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Siddharth was almost cast in Arun Matheswaran’s DC before Lokesh Kanagaraj
Siddharth was almost cast in Arun Matheswaran’s DC before Lokesh Kanagaraj
Cinematographer Mukesh G has revealed that actor Siddharth was nearly the lead of Arun Matheswaran's gangster drama 'DC' about a decade ago, before Lokesh Kanagaraj took the role. Speaking to The Variety…
Cinematographer Mukesh G has revealed that actor Siddharth was nearly the lead of Arun Matheswaran's gangster drama 'DC' about a decade ago, before Lokesh Kanagaraj took the role. Speaking to The Variety India, Mukesh said Siddharth was almost the final choice when the project was first developed, but the long delay changed the film's course.
The story initially centred on a gangster in an urban setting. However, the project took years to materialise, and by the time it returned to production, the script had evolved considerably. The city-based version was replaced, and characters and creative approach shifted, eventually leading to Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi starring.
The eventual version of 'DC', directed by Arun Matheswaran, earned over Rs 100 crore worldwide. The makers officially announced the box office milestone celebrating the film's success.
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The revelation that Siddharth was almost cast in 'DC' highlights how long-gestating projects in Tamil cinema often lose original talent due to scheduling conflicts. 'DC' took a decade to reach screens, a timeframe that saw several actors move on. Mukesh G's disclosure also underscores the creative pivots that can reshape a film's identity: the shift from an urban gangster story to the eventual rural-set drama changed not just the lead actor but the entire emotional core. The film's eventual Rs 100 crore-plus box office performance vindicates the later choices, but the early casting near-miss remains a footnote in its production history.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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