'Nayantara's film Imaikka Nodigal is directed by “
R Ajay Gnanamuthu
.” The director, who is popular for
Demonte Colony
, had managed to bring in Nayan and
Anurag Kashyap
, the popular Bollywood director on board. It is heard that the film focuses on the villain played by Anurag Kashyap. Initially, Ajay approached
Gautham Menon
to do the role. Gautham was much impressed with the script. But due to his tight schedule with Dhruva Natchathiram and Enai Nokki Payum Thotta, he was unable to sign the film. Ajay says that he roped in Anurag, as he has good bonding with “
A R Murugadoss
,” his mentor. Anurag loved the role and didn’t have a fuss, praised Ajay. Anurag’s role is Rudra. Ajay also says that Rudra will not be a usual villain, who is always seen in bars, drinking, smoking and dancing with the girls, but is different. Along with Nayantara and Anurag, the film has “
Atharvaa
” as one of the leads.
Raashi Khanna
pairs him.