PRIYAMANI AS 'SOORPANAKHA'

The upcoming flick ‘Raavan’ featuring Abhishek, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram in lead roles fast on heels on completion.

Finding an actress for the role of ‘Soorpanakha’ turned to be a speculative task for Mani Ratnam. Most of the leading actresses in Bollywood refused the offer to act as 'Soorpanakha' . Finally, ‘National Award Winner’ Priyamani who was preferred for Tamil, had to be picked for the Hindi version as well.

According to the sources, the characterization of ‘Soorpanakha’ has powerful conspicuous all throughout the film. Per chance, the actresses who refused this role may regret for having missed the deal.

SEARCH FOR 'MAAMIYAR'

Nemichand Jhabak has to produce his next project titled ‘Mappillai’, which will be directed by Suraaj, which was Superstar’s yesteryear blockbuster ‘Mappillai’ is remade with his son-in-law Dhanush in the lead.

As all know the director is on a hunting ride, to rope in a talented actress as Dhanush’s onscreen mom-in-law. The original version had late actress Srividya playing the character of the villainy mom-in-law. After trying his luck with Kushboo, Nadhiya, Vijayashanthi, Tabu and Simran, at last Suraaj approached Anu Haasan. The actress also accepted to act but under one condition- Anu wanted her costumes to be modern! Suraaj was not happy about that and he continued his search.

Without any other go the director has knocked the door of our South Indian ever-young beauty Sridevi for the role. The actress was 'ok' about doing the role but she asked a fee of 80 lakhs excluding taxes. So, if we calculated the amount including taxes, it comes to a figure of 1crore and 10 lakhs. This big pay made the director to find his way out of her door. The latest buzz in the air is on Suraaj asking his assistants about casting Sripriya or Jayapradha.

'ANJATHEY' IN HINDI

Director Priyadarshan got impressed with Mysskin's 'Anjathey' and Priyadarshan approached Mysskin to do the film in hindi. Mysskin also accepted to do the project. But he also told that after finishing the movie with Kamal Haasan, then only he will start the project. So, soon Mysskin will start to shoot in Mumbai.