Anushka Shetty was the first choice of the makers for 'Ponniyin Selvan'

New Delhi, Apr 28, (Fast Mail News):-- Director Mani Ratnam's upcoming film 'Ponniyin Selvan-2' is currently in discussion. The first part of this film became very popular. The first part of this film had earned 500 crores worldwide. Since then the fans were desperate for the second part of the film. Now an interesting information related to this film has come to the fore. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is playing the role of the lead actress i.e. 'Nandini' in this film. The story of this film revolves around the deception of Nandini, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was not the first choice for this film.

According to media reports, before actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the makers had approached Tollywood star Anushka Shetty for the role of "Nandini". Actress Anushka Shetty, who ruled the hearts of people with her character Devasena in 'Baahubali', was also impressed with the performance of the makers. That's why she was first approached for the role of Nandini. However, actress Anushka Shetty turned down the offer.

When actress Anushka Shetty was approached for this film. At that time, one of the main crew members of the film was accused of Metoo. Because of these allegations, the actress turned down the offer of this film. Vairamuthu, the writer of the film's songs, was accused of MeToo by many female artistes of the South industry. That's why the actress was not feeling comfortable working with such an accused. That's why the actress turned down the offer. Some reports also claimed that the actress had demanded a hefty amount for the film. That's why the makers could not take him in the film.

Eventually this film got into the hands of Bollywood's beautiful actress Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan. Aishwarya Rai really brought life to this role. His role was a hit. Now the second part of this film has come in front of the audience.