Unknown fact: Not Ajith Kumar, Thalapathy Vijay was the first choice for this hit romantic drama

As per the new revelation, not Ajith Kumar but Vijay was the first choice for the lead role in Kandukondain Kandukondain.

(Right) Rajiv Menon and Ajith on the sets of Kandukondain Kandukondain. (Photo: Facebook/Rajiv Menon)

In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay was the first choice for the lead role in the hit movie Kandukondain Kandukondain. The movie's producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu recently revealed that the role eventually went to Ajith Kumar due to Vijay's non-availability of dates.

Kandukondain Kandukondain is a Tamil romantic drama, directed by Rajiv Menon, starring Ajith, Mammootty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Tabu, and Abbas in lead roles. The movie was based on Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. Released in 2000, this movie was widely regarded as one of the best films ever produced in Tamil cinema. When it was released in cinemas, the audience at the box office welcomed it with open arms, and it went on to become a critical and commercial success. A significant contributing factor to the movie's triumph was the score by the Oscar-winning AR Rahman. The music elevated the already exceptional story to new heights.

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Kandukondain Kandukondain is considered a classic and is still remembered for its beautiful portrayal of love, heartbreak, and family values. The movie was praised for its strong performances, especially by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Ajith.

In the movie, Ajith played the role of a struggling filmmaker named Manohar, who is trying to make it big in the film industry. Manohar's character in the film also represented a certain idealism and optimism about the film industry, which was refreshing for audiences who were used to seeing more cynical depictions of the entertainment world. And Ajith brought a natural charm and sincerity to the character.

The new revelation about the movie has sparked a debate among fans of the two Tamil superstars. While Ajith fans are ecstatic that their favourite star landed the role, Vijay fans are left wondering what could have been. Some fans are speculating about how the movie would have turned out had Vijay played the lead role.

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