Not SJ Surya but Arvind Swami Sir was the first choice to play DCP Dhanushkodi in ‘Manadu’, reveals director Venkat Prabhu – EXCLUSIVE! – times of India

Venkata Prabhu’Manadustarring silambarasana After facing several issues, it finally released yesterday and the film is receiving a lot of appreciation, especially for SJ Suriya’s stellar performance. However, did you know that SJ Sun: Wasn’t the first choice to act inManadu, ETimes contacted the director Venkata Prabhu To know more about SJ Suriya’s character in the film and the director shared how the actor played the role of DCP Dhanushkodi in ‘Manadu’.

The character of SJ Suriya has grabbed the attention of the public right after the release of the teaser, but unfortunately, the actor was the first choice to play the role. ,Arvind Swamy Sir was the first choice for the role of SJ Surya in ‘Manadu’. But due to delay in shooting and other issues, he could not be a part of the film. then i contacted SJ Surya: And after my narration he really enjoyed the character. It was a happy moment for me to see a great director praising my work, and then he came into the film,” reveals Venkat Prabhu.

On working with SJ Suriya, Venkat Prabhu shared, “Once SJ Suriya sir stepped into the role, he seemed like a perfect match for the role, and he took the film to the next level with his performance. I had written his dialogues. Spot, but once he asked me not to change the dialogue after several changes. His character would be a pleasant one in the film, and his despair on screen would make you laugh.”

Venkat Prabhu wants to direct films of any genre that is out of his comfort zone, and his next directorial starrer Ashok Selvan Almost ready for release.

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