Ponniyin Selvan 1: Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty and more South Indian actresses and actors who rejected Mani Ratnam's magnum opus

 

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Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 cast

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 starring Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Trisha Krishnan is slated to release on 30th September 2022. It’s a stellar star cast, and everyone is eagerly waiting to witness the film on the big screens. But, did you know there were some other South Indian actors who were offered for the film however they rejected it?

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Ponniyin Selvan – Mahesh Babu

According to reports, Mahesh Babu was the first choice to play the lead role in PS1. But, the actor couldn’t do it as the film was getting delayed, and he had a packed schedule.

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Ponniyin Selvan – Anushka Shetty

Reportedly, Anushka Shetty was offered the role of princess Kundavai. But, she rejected the offer and the role went to Trisha Krishnan.

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Ponniyin Selvan – Thalapathy Vijay

According to reports, Thalapathy Vijay was also offered one of the lead roles in the film. But, he couldn’t do it as the movie was delayed, and he had other movies lined up. 

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Ponniyin Selvan – Keerthy Suresh

Reportedly, Keerthy Suresh was offered the role of one of the female leads. But, she opted not to do the film as her dates were clashing with Annaatthe.

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Ponniyin Selvan – Sathyaraj

It is said that Sathyaraj was offered one of the pivotal roles in the movie, but the veteran actor rejected it due to his other professional commitments. It would have been great to watch Sathyaraj in PS1. 

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Ponniyin Selvan box office collection

Ponniyin Selvan is a Tamil film but it will be dubbed and released in various languages including Hindi. In the Tamil markets, the movie is expected to take a bumper opening and even the advance booking reports are damn good.

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