Dhanush doesn't permit himself to be flattered by the acclaim he's earned in the South Indian film industry. From an assortment of Hollywood offerings on his plate, he picked Ken Scott's comedy about an ordinary man who eyes the good life, to make his international film debut. Pat comes his reply when we prod him on his choice: "I won't be able to convince people that I am Captain America, so, I wanted to do something that suits my personality."

The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir sees Dhanush as magician Ajatashatru Lavash Patel, who makes his way to Paris with 100 Euros in fake bills, following which, things go downhill. For Dhanush, it was the simplicity of his character that he most resonated with. "This film was out of my comfort zone, but I took it up as a challenge since I am confident about myself. This character suits my personality; I was sure of playing it with conviction. I don't have any image, internationally. So, I need to work on making people believe with my acting."