It's Not Mahesh Babu But Dulquer Salmaan For Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam's next movie has been in the news for a while. Some of the big names from Indian films were doing rounds to play the lead characters in the film. However, now, there seems to be twist in the story with the maverick filmmaker dropping his earlier plans and coming up with a new project. Yes, the director was supposed to make a movie with Mahesh Babu and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. But the latest buzz says that Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan, who will star in his forthcoming movie.

The news has come as a big surprise to many. Mani Ratnam had some big plans for his come back movie after his disastrous Kadal. It was believed that the director wanted to cast big names. Subsequently, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Shruti Hassan admitted that they were part of the project. Rumour mills had claimed that Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was approached to play the main female lead.

Interestingly, Mani Ratnam was not happy with his own script and decided to shelve the movie. Now, he has decided to direct a youthful love story and has signed Dulquer Salmaan. It will be the actor's second movie in Kollywood after Vaayai Moodi Pesavum.

Alia Bhatt

As per the buzz, the filmmaker has also made the offer to Bollywood's youth sensation Alia Bhatt to play the female lead role.

No Clarity

Alia Bhatt has her hands full in Bollywood and still there is no clarity whether she has accepted the offer.

AR Rahman

Mani Ratnam has signed AR Rahman to compose the music. There were reports that he would team up with Illayaraaja but those reports have turned false.

PC Sreeram

The director has roped in PC Sreeram to handle the cinematography department. They had earlier worked in six movies including Alaipayuthey, Mouna Ragam and Nayagan.

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam himself is producing the movie. The shooting will begin next month.