section_path: Production/Casting
section_name: Casting
paragraph_text: Casting
  
  Ajith reportedly lost kilograms of weight for his character and would sport two different looks. Trisha Krishnan was cast as the lead actress, collaborating opposite Ajith for the sixth time after Ji (2005), Kireedam (2007), Mankatha (2011), Yennai Arindhaal (2015) and Vidaamuyarchi (2025). Sunil was cast in a supporting role, collaborating with Adhik for the second time after Mark Antony, whilst Rahul Dev was also cast, after having previously acted with Ajith in Vedalam (2015). B. S. Avinash was further cast in an important role.
  
  In early October, Prasanna announced his participation. Later the same month, Arjun Das did the same. Prabhu and Yogi Babu were present during the film's preliminary shooting, confirming their presence in the film. In late January 2025, Shine Tom Chacko announced he was part of the cast. Simran was reported to make a cameo appearance in her first film with Ajith since Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000) and fourth film overall. This was confirmed with the trailer launch on 4 April 2025. From the trailer, Jackie Shroff, Sayaji Shinde, Tinnu Anand, Usha Uthup, Redin Kingsley and Priya Prakash Varrier were also confirmed to be part of the cast. Naslen was originally offered to play Ajith's son, but declined due to scheduling conflicts with Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025); the role went to Karthikeya Dev.
  
  Ajith reportedly lost kilograms of weight for his character and would sport two different looks. Trisha Krishnan was cast as the lead actress, collaborating opposite Ajith for the sixth time after Ji (2005), Kireedam (2007), Mankatha (2011), Yennai Arindhaal (2015) and Vidaamuyarchi (2025). Sunil was cast in a supporting role, collaborating with Adhik for the second time after Mark Antony, whilst Rahul Dev was also cast, after having previously acted with Ajith in Vedalam (2015). B. S. Avinash was further cast in an important role.
  
  In early October, Prasanna announced his participation. Later the same month, Arjun Das did the same. Prabhu and Yogi Babu were present during the film's preliminary shooting, confirming their presence in the film. In late January 2025, Shine Tom Chacko announced he was part of the cast. Simran was reported to make a cameo appearance in her first film with Ajith since Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000) and fourth film overall. This was confirmed with the trailer launch on 4 April 2025. From the trailer, Jackie Shroff, Sayaji Shinde, Tinnu Anand, Usha Uthup, Redin Kingsley and Priya Prakash Varrier were also confirmed to be part of the cast. Naslen was originally offered to play Ajith's son, but declined due to scheduling conflicts with Alappuzha Gymkhana (2025); the role went to Karthikeya Dev.