The US theatrical rights of Vijay's much-hyped movie Velayudham has been bagged by GK Media. The production house sources have confirmed that it has sold the distribution rights for a good price.

Sources further add that GK Media, which had also distributed Ajith Kumar's Mankatha in association with FICUS, sealed the deal a few days ago. The price, which has been paid for the US rights, has not been revealed. 

Meanwhile, Vijay, Genelia D'Souza and Hansika Motwani starrer Velayudham is releasing worldwide on October 26. The movie directed by Jayam Raja and produced by Aascar Ravichandran.

The story of the film is about an ordinary milkman, who takes the law in his own hands to eradicate the corruption. Vijay is playing the role of the vigilante and has paired up with Genelia D'Souza, who will be seen in the role of a journalist and Hansika Motwani has done the character of a village belle.