With Vikram cast in the title role, Saran was searching for a newcomer to play the female lead role of a Marwari woman. Kiran Rathod is a native of Rajasthan, the place where the Marwaris originate from.
Vikram's casting secured the lead role, prompting Saran to find a fresh actress for the part of a Marwari woman. Kiran Rathod, being from Rajasthan, was chosen for this role.