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.

Have a look at the lifestyle of Dhanush and his ex-wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth had tied the knot in 2004. They couple have two sons, Yatra (2006) and Linga (2010).

The couple had expressed their desire to go separate ways after being ‘friends, couple, and parents’ for 18 years.

Dhanush's 'Karnan' to feature three heroines