SIMBU, ANAND & KO !

"I will not be a part of K V Anand's film as there were far too many differences of opinion between us "

                              The grapevine has it that Simbu was unhappy with Karthik (daughter of ex-actress Radha) playing the heroine. He wanted Tamannaah to pair with him but the director and producers were not willing to pay the hefty salary that the actress is demanding these days. Also, it was the same director who had made Tamannaah a major star with Ayan.

                              Simbu did a photo shoot with Karthika, which reportedly came out well, but the actor waqs not pleased with it, meanwhile, Anand was adamant that he would not change his choice of heroine. All this boiled down to a point where both the director and actor decided to part amicably, without any ill feeling.

                              Says Simbu, "Yes, I will not be a part of K V Anand's film as there were far too many differences of opinion between us right from the beginning. But today, I am a relived man. I wish him all the best. " Anand, on his part, went the extra mile to make it look like they shook hands and agreed to go their different ways. He says, "We have professionally agreed to part as good friends. Simbu is a star and a very good dancer and we still have mutual respect for each other. "

                              The Ayan director has made it clear that the "script is the hero and there is no compromise on it" and that "an actor has no right to dabble in other departments of film making. " He is also very happy that he found an apt replacement in Jiiva."I believe the director is the captain of the ship, and I'm confident about my script, which is a fast-paced thriller laced with commercial ingredients.. Of course, a big hero will give the film a good opining but if the film has to sustain and become a hit, it needs a good script, "Concludes Anand.