Ajith in a new avatar

August 14, 2012 10:39 IST

After Billa2, Ajith is going to act in a film directed by Vishnu Vardhan, who gave him a dashing image in the first Billa.

Although Ajith suffers from back problems due to the injury he suffered during his racing days, he has hit the gym with a vengeance for the new look he has to

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acquire for the film.

Says director Vishnu Vardhan: "He is very dedicated. Surprised to know that even after completing 20 years in the film industry, his dedication is unmatched. Six hours a day in a gym is no mean achievement for a man who had undergone 13 surgeries. None can match the intensity of his commitment. Each time I see him, he surprises me."

The shooting of the untitled film will start in Mumbai soon.