Though 'Thillu Mullu' is a light-hearted film, director Badri, who's remaking the cult hit, isn't able to take things light.
Apparently to prove this, he and the brand new version's hero Shiva, recently called on K Balachander, the director of the unique version; Superstar Rajinikanth, the lead actor; and Kamal Haasan, who did a guest role.
On their meeting with Rajini, Badri says, "The Superstar told Siva that he feared so much when Balachander desired to do Thillu Mullu with him. 'Because I USED TO BE doing only action roles before that. But KB sir completely changed my body language for Thillu Mullu and he ensured that the film became successful. But you needn't worry because you have already established yourself in humor roles. I'M sure you'll rock', said Rajini."
Badri adds: "ONCE WE met Kamal, he revealed that really he desired to produce and play the lead role in Thillu Mullu, but changed his mind later.'Only as a result of that I did a cameo in Thillu Mullu', Kamal said."
The director further says that Balachander liked the casting of the movie- Shiva, Isha Talwar, Prakash Raj and Oorvasi.
He also says Shiva would fit the role. "Rajini's films like Enthiran, Baadsha and Padayappa shouldn't be remade with Shiva within the lead. But Thillu Mullu can also be remade."
