![]() ![]() Shriya however returned to work on the film after she was able to allot dates. However, in January 2006, Boopathy Pandian confirmed that the film would continue and the remaining portions would be swiftly completed. 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. Shriya Saran was forced to opt out of the film in October 2005 owing to her commitment to work in Rajinikanth's Sivaji. Bhagyaraj was initially pencilled in to play Dhanush's father in the film, but was later replaced by Mouli due to the delay of the film. They had felt that the title was reminiscent of Ganesan's 1965 film of the same name, and felt that the new venture would defame the old film. The following September, actor Sivaji Ganesan's Fan Club requested the film's producer, Vimala Geetha, to change the name of the film Thiruvilayadal. Shriya Saran, who rose to fame in Tamil films after her role in Mazhai, was signed after Jyothika opted out due date clashes, as the heroine and the film was titled as Naveena Thiruvilayadal, though the prefix was later dropped. ![]() Pandian had previously discussed the role with Bharath, but the actor's refusal meant that Dhanush was chosen. The film was announced in late August 2005 with Boopathy Pandian and Dhanush coming together after a previous collaboration in Devathayai Kanden (2005).
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