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AR Murugadoss Reveals He Pitched 'Madharaasi' Character to Shah Rukh Khan Years Before Casting Sivakarthikeyan

The project is slated to open September 5 as a Tamil film led by Sivakarthikeyan.

Madhaarasi: DYK Shah Rukh Khan Was The First Choice For Director Murugadoss' Film?
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AR Murugadoss says Shah Rukh Khan was even interested in doing the film but it did not materialise.

Overview

  • Murugadoss says he met Shah Rukh Khan about seven to eight years ago to discuss the protagonist concept, with cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran arranging the meeting.
  • He recalls that Khan liked the idea, but there was no full script at the time and the project stalled after a prolonged delay.
  • The director explains he did not follow up on the Hindi version and later moved on to develop the film with a different lead.
  • Murugadoss says he chose Sivakarthikeyan for his physical flexibility and tailored the script to suit him.
  • Madharaasi is scheduled to release on September 5, 2025, featuring Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal, and Biju Menon, and reports describe a northern India setting with romance and action elements.