Mani Ratnam , one of the India's finest film makers take lot care for his films, especially when it comes to the casting part.

Update: Mani Ratnam fills Samantha's place with Thulasi Nair

Irrespective of hits and flops, each and every movie of Mani Ratnam has been appreciated by the critics. Well here we are referring to his upcoming movie with debutant hero Gowtham.

Initially Samantha has been roped in as heroine opposite to this new comer, but after shooting some scenes, Mani Ratnam felt that Samantha is looking elder to the actor and is thinking to drop her from the project. Samantha may be a busy heroine but only perfection matters for directors like Mani Ratnam.