Director Simbudevan, who was approaching one comedian after another to star in his new film, reportedly got fed up when Vadivelu demanded Rs.4 crores and Vivek Rs.1.5 crores. Finding no other go, he spoke casually to choreographer-turned-actor-turned-director Raghava Lawrence about the film. The latter immediately agreed to do the film purely for the story and said that fee could be worked out later, in an amicable manner.

The producer of the film, Aingaran Films, are already their hands full with 'Villu' and 'Peraanmai' and had reportedly told Simbudevan to start his project after the 'Jeyam' Ravi-starrer 'Peraanmai' is completed. Simbudevan, meanwhile, had started looking for some prospective producers.

Tail-Piece: Karunas, on a high after the expected success of his 'Dindigul Sarathy; is said to have assured Simbudevan that he would star in the film and also locate a 'suitable producer' for the director. Simbudvan couldn't believe his ears and the two are now said to have become inseparable.