Kamal Ghorui
The upcoming film ‘Kara,’ starring Dhanush, has been creating strong buzz ahead of its April 30 release. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film follows his successful debut ‘Por Thozhil.’ In a recent interview, Vignesh Raja revealed and explained a most unexpected choice of casting that the fans were curious about: Chaitra J Achar was the first choice to play the female lead in the movie, as it was originally planned.
Vignesh Raja opens up on early casting plans
Speaking with Fully Filmy, Vignesh Raja explained that Chaitra J Achar was approached early in the casting process. He said, “We had actually finalized Chaitra J Achar in our minds for this character.” The team felt she matched the rural and emotional tone of the role perfectly. She even completed a look test, and everything seemed to be moving forward smoothly at that stage of the project.
‘Kara’ director shares honest reason behind decision
However, things changed when Chaitra informed the team about another film. Vignesh Raja said, “She told us she would be seen in a very similar look in ‘My Lord’ before our film releases.” Since that film was expected to come out earlier, the makers felt the character freshness might be affected. Because of this timing issue, the team decided to rethink the casting choice for the role.
Vignesh Raja surprised by Mamitha Baiju’s quick acceptance
After Chaitra J Achar stepped away, the team approached Mamitha Baiju for the role. Vignesh Raja admitted he initially had doubts, saying, “I thought she might not accept such a character.” But she surprised the team by immediately agreeing to the role. The director praised her for breaking her usual image and taking up a more grounded character. He added that her performance added freshness and strength to the film.A powerful and supporting cast, the musical composition by GV Prakash Kumar, and intensifying expectations have contributed to the high level of interest in ‘Kara’, one of the most awaited releases. The film guarantees a highly engaging plot and marks another of Vignesh Raja’s major steps after ‘Por Thozhil.’
