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EXCLUSIVE: Mani Ratnam on Rajinikanth's wish to be in PS1: I cannot bring in such a huge superstar...
See what Ponniyin Selvan I maker Mani Ratnam has to say about Rajinikanth wanting to be a part of the magnum opus.
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan I was released in the theatres on 30th September this year and has been receiving overwhelming response ever since. The project enjoys an ensemble cast with Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, and others in pivotal roles.
During an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Mani Ratnam was asked if it is true that Rajinikanth wanted to be a part of the film, but he refused saying that there is no character in the film as big as his personality. To this, the director replied, "That's true. He was fondly mentioning it, that is all because he is such a huge star and this has got so many characters. It has to be honest to the story. So I can't bring in a huge superstar in between this and so I told him that I will be taking a rain check with him."
Check out the interview below:
When asked, "But maybe in the next film soon", the filmmaker said, "who knows, let's see."
Meanwhile, during the trailer launch event for Ponniyin Selvan I, superstar Rajinikanth revealed, "I wanted to be a part of #PS1 somehow, so I asked Mani sir if I can play Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar. He denied the offer saying my fans would not be happy. Anyone else would have taken it, but Mani denied it and this is what makes him unique."
He further said that when he heard the story for the first time, he imagined Sridevi in the role of Kundavai. He was quoted saying, "When I read the story, I imagined Kamal as Arulmozhivarman, Sridevi as Kundavai, Vijaykanth as Aditya Karikalan, and Sathyaraj as Pazhuvettaraiyar."
Also Read: Trisha Krishnan shares UNSEEN PIC with Mani Ratnam from Ponniyin Selvan shoot, says 'Thank you Sir'
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