 Shriya Saran was forced to opt out of the film in October 2005 owing to her commitment to work in Rajinikanth's "Sivaji".Reports suggested that either Tamannaah or Ileana may be approached to replace her, while the film's inactivity led to rumours that the film was cancelled.However, in January 2006, Boopathy Pandian confirmed that the film would continue and the remaining portions would be swiftly completed.