Thani Oruvan remains a classic action film even today. Directed by Mohan Raja, the film had an ensemble cast, starring Ravi Mohan in the lead roles along with Nayanthara and Arvind Swami. However, did you know that Ravi Mohan was not the first actor to headline the film? Yes, you heard it right!
Well, this revelation was made by director Mohan Raja himself in 2023. In an interview with SS Music, the filmmaker had mentioned that the entire concept of the film, i.e. a unique police film, was woven keeping Prabhas in mind. Leadership.
Mohan Raja mentioned that he had actually narrated the script of Thani Oruvan to the Vidrohi star, but the latter was keen on making love stories instead and asked if the director had such a story in mind.
Recalling that incident, Mohan Raja had revealed, ‘Thani Oruvan’ was initially pitched for Prabhas. The initial idea of ​​exiting the police academy – it started with Prabhas. I told them the story. At that time he had his own career plan. He said he wanted to make love stories and asked if I had any.
In a later revelation, the director had said that if she had started her career by doing a romantic film with Prabhas, things could have been completely different for her.
However, she instead did a romantic film with Thalapathy Vijay, titled Velayudham, and sadly, Prabhas missed out on working with her this time too.
Talking about Thani Oruvan, the sequel of the film was announced for August 28, 2024, as the film completed eight years of its release. Reportedly, Ravi Mohan and Nayanthara will be reprising their roles once again.
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