He wasn't the first option for the movie, though. The director of the movie has now spoken out about the same thing.

Director Rai is said to have narrated the role to the actress, who has expressed a strong desire to perform it.

There have been rumors of a possible reunion as Dhanush previously worked with the Russo Brothers on the action movie The Gray Man on Netflix.

Earlier, Aavesham’s Hindi remake rights were also bought by a producer and it seems that we might get to see some more Hindi movies remade from South movies. Looking at the way things are going, fans are speculating if Raayan’s Hindi remake rights would also be sold.