section_path: Production/Casting
section_name: Casting
paragraph_text: Casting
  
  Akshay Kumar was cast as C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer and statesman who was also a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. Regina Cassandra was cast opposite Kumar, marking their first project. Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan was also cast for important roles.
  
  Akshay Kumar was cast as C. Sankaran Nair, a lawyer and statesman who was also a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. Regina Cassandra was cast opposite Kumar, marking their first project. Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan was also cast for important roles.