It was Kamal Haasan who recommended Rajinikanth for the film. Sridhar initially wanted to do this film with different actors; however his assistants P. Vasu and Santhana Bharathi wanted Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, and though Sridhar was initially against their decision, he later agreed to cast them.
It was Kamal Haasan who suggested Rajinikanth for the film. Initially, Sridhar intended to cast different actors; however his assistants P. Vasu and Santhana Bharathi advocated for Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, and despite Sridhar's initial reluctance, he eventually agreed to their choice.