Award-winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam had originally planned to make his hit Tamil film 'Alai Payuthey' with Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, but had to drop the idea due to an unresolved climax. The film was later remade in Hindi as 'Saathiya', with Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. Ratnam revealed that he finally cracked the ending of 'Alai Payuthey' while making another film with Shah Rukh, 'Dil Se'.
Award-winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam is known for his groundbreaking work in the Indian film industry. One of his most iconic films, "Alai Payuthey," holds a special place in the hearts of cinema lovers. Initially conceived as a Bollywood project, the film's journey took an unexpected turn.
Ratnam's original vision for "Alai Payuthey" featured Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. The duo had previously collaborated on the blockbuster "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" and had become synonymous with on-screen chemistry.
Despite the promising casting, Ratnam faced a major hurdle in developing the film's climax. The ending he had in mind proved elusive, and he struggled to find a satisfying resolution to the story.
With the unresolved climax looming, Ratnam made the bold decision to scrap the Bollywood version and focus on making the film in his native Tamil language. He cast Madhavan and Shalini in the lead roles, and the film was retitled "Alai Payuthey."
Released in 2000, "Alai Payuthey" became one of the most celebrated Tamil films of all time. The chemistry between Madhavan and Shalini was electric, and the film's realistic portrayal of relationships resonated with audiences.
In 2002, Ratnam returned to his original Bollywood vision for "Alai Payuthey" by remaking it as "Saathiya." This time, he cast Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. "Saathiya" was also a critical and commercial success, proving the enduring appeal of the story.
Q: Why did Ratnam change the climax of Alai Payuthey? A: Ratnam struggled to find a satisfying resolution to the story's original climax.
Q: Was Alai Payuthey a Bollywood or Tamil film? A: Originally conceived as a Bollywood film, it was later made in Tamil.
Q: Who played the lead roles in Alai Payuthey and Saathiya? A: Madhavan and Shalini in Alai Payuthey; Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji in Saathiya.
Q: What is the significance of Dil Se in this story? A: Ratnam revealed that he finally cracked the ending of Alai Payuthey while making Dil Se with Shah Rukh Khan.
Q: Is Alai Payuthey and Saathiya the same film? A: They are different films with the same story, but one is in Tamil and the other is in Hindi.
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