Chennai, August 12: He looks like a shy cousin of Vijay (a shinier star after 'Gilli'). And he is. Vikranth, son of Vijay's aunt, is making his debut as the hero in 'Karka Kasadara'.

Asked if Vijay gave him any tips, Vikrant says: "Yes, he asked me not to ignore even minor expressions. He also advised me to pay attention to all departments like 'action' and romance." The hero in the making promises to live up to the reputation of his better-known 'big brother'.

Diya and Lakshmi Roy are Vikranth's two heroines in the film under the R. V. Udayakumar, who has also written its story, screenplay and lyrics.