While Vijay and Shah Rukh Khan hasn't worked together on any films the former referred to some early projects of the latter when asked if he wanted to play antagonists. In his 33 year career, Vijay has portrayed mostly leading man roles.

Speaking in an old interview, Vijay said, "I am not a hundred percent comfortable in an anti (hero) character. But maybe if I am offered roles such as Shah Rukh's (in) Baazigar or Darr, then I think I would consider."

While Vijay hasn't portrayed many anti hero or antagonistic characters, the actor played a villain in Azhagiya Thamizh Magan and in The Greatest Of All Time.

Baazigar was released in 1993, and featured Kajol and Dalip Tahil. The film was directed by Abbas-Mastan. Meanwhile Darr was directed by Yash Chopra and also featured Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in the lead.