 During his struggling phase , Vikram dubbed for other heroes in films including voices for Prabhu Deva in Kaadhalan and Minsara Kanavu , Ajith Kumar in Amaravathi and Abbas in Kandukondain Kandukondain respectively . Vikram has mentioned that he did not look down on dubbing and saw it as a " dignity of labour " . During the period he also attended dancing classes every day , and tried acting out different scenes , different characters with his small group of friends . He began to turn down chances to play supporting roles in films and was intent on making a breakthrough as a lead actor and notably turned down the role of Swarnamalya 's fiancée in Mani Ratnam 's Alaipayuthey . Vikram also rejected approaches from television serial producers , citing that working in television would reduce his chances of becoming a mainstream actor . He also refused opportunities to take part in film events as a backing dancer , with actor Sriman revealing that Vikram was " one amongst not many " who was not interested in travelling to Canada to participate in such shows . 
