The original “action king” Arjun is in deep trouble. Newer action heroes like Vishal, Arun Vijay and superstars like Suriya and Vikram are proving that they can do daredevil action scenes, as good if not better than hm.

Arjun also known as “B & C” hero has also found to his dismay that the constituency is fast disappearing. Today all centres have become releasing stations, which means the opening is more important than long run.

Now Arjun is really worried and needs a hit desperately to salvage his “action king” image after a series of flops. His next release is Maasi directed by G Kitcha. The film has Kannada actress Haripriya as heroine along with a new girl and has music by Dhina.

The good news for Arjun is that the Telugu dubbing rights of the film which will be called Dhalapathy in Andhra has been sold. In the film Arjun plays a tough cop who takes on the baddies backed by the political system and emerging triumphant.

It is a role he has done many times in the past, but feels it is a safe bet if the entertainment ingredients are mixed well.