AR Murugadoss says SRK liked Madharasi pitch before Sivakarthikeyan

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Acclaimed filmmaker AR Murugadoss is gearing up for the release of his next Tamil outing, 'Madharasi, headlined by Sivakarthikeyan, on September 5. But in a recent revelation, the director shared that the project almost took shape in Bollywood, with none other than Shah Rukh Khan in the lead.Speaking to Galatta Plus, Murugadoss recalled, 'I didn't plan the whole film with Shah Rukh Khan, but I did pitch the character to him long back. Around seven or eight years ago, I narrated the idea, and he liked it.'advertisementAt that stage, Murugadoss explained, the film existed only as a character sketch rather than a full script. 'Back then, I only had the character, just an idea, not the full script. Cinematographer Ravi K Chandran had arranged a meeting with Shah Rukh. He was very sweet and said we'd do the film. But the delay stretched too long, and it never materialised.'
The director's attempt at a Hindi version eventually fizzled out, partly due to the lack of further communication and his own mixed experiences in Bollywood, despite his blockbuster success with Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini' (2008).Now firmly rooted in Tamil cinema, 'Madharasi' boasts a strong ensemble cast featuring Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Menon alongside Sivakarthikeyan. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is currently shooting 'King' with daughter Suhana Khan.Murugadoss' last directorial, 'Sikandar' with Salman Khan, failed to strike gold earlier this year, a disappointment he candidly attributes to unforeseen challenges.- EndsMust Watch