By Hindustan Times
Sonam Kapoor has opted out of Mani Ratnam’s new Tamil film, which launches veteran Tamil actor Karthik’s son, Gautham. The role has now gone to the impending Tamil-Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu who may also make her Bollywood debut with Assi Nabey Poore Sau. Samantha was speculated to make her Hindi debut with Ek Deewana Tha.
“At this point in her career going Southwards for Sonam would give the incorrect signal to the filmmakers in Bollywood. Mani had his heart set on Sonam since she suited the young, innocent, effervescent and complicated girl’s role to the hilt. He needed to search for a last-minute replacement,” said a source.
