There’s no denying that, director Shiva has been delivering blockbuster hits before his latest projects, Annaatthe (2021) featuring Rajinikanth and Kanguva (2024) starring Suriya, failed to meet expectations at the box office.

Adding to the controversy surrounding Annaatthe, veteran actor Kushboo Sundar, who played a prominent role in the film, recently expressed regret about being part of the project. In a candid interview, Khushbu shared that her role was not what had been initially promised.

When asked if there were any films, she wished she hadn’t taken up, Khushbu admitted, “A recent example is the movie I did with Rajinikanth sir. The role didn’t turn out like it was sold to me. Initially, Meena and I were conveyed as the main heroines, with no other actor paired opposite Rajini sir. The role was supposed to be fun-loving and comical, and I was promised significant screen time. But during production, everything changed.”

Kushboo revealed that another heroine, Nayanthara, was later added as Rajinikanth’s love interest, significantly altering her role. “As the project progressed, my character became caricaturish. Watching the film during dubbing, I felt very disappointed. The initial plan even included duet songs for Meena and me with Rajini sir, but that changed. It felt like the essence of the original script was lost,” she explained.

Addressing whether the changes were made at Rajinikanth’s request, Khushbu firmly dismissed the notion. “Rajini sir is not like that. I have known him for many years. I’m unsure if it was fan demands or a decision by the director and producer to include a proper pairing. Regardless, it wasn’t the experience I had signed up for,” she added.

Annaatthe remains a subject of debate, not only for its box-office performance but also for the creative decisions that left some of its stars disappointed.


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