You would have read in these columns a few days ago that Siva Karthikeyan and Priya Anand would interact for a movie to be produced by Dhanush, titled 'Edhir Neechal'. Now it's emerging that Priya was handpicked for the role by Dhanush.
If sources are to be believed, the National Award winning actor was impressed with Priya's performance in '180' and 'Vamanan'. Hence he asked director Senthil (a former associate to Vetrimaaran) to have the actress on board.
On learning that it was Dhanush who recommended her for the role, Priya, it's learnt, called at the actor who was starting for a foreign country, and expressed her gratitude.
Meanwhile, talking in regards to the film, Dhanush says, "Only the title was inspired by a yesteryear movie directed by K Balachander with Nagesh within the lead. The tale is completely different. Also, I DID NOT recommend Priya for the role. I just suggested her name. That's it."
