Simbu Out, Jeeva In? in KV Anand KO

It is not the first time we are hearing about Simbu @ Silambarasan having difference of opinion with his directors. Normally it happens during the course of shooting or after release of the movie. This time, just before the shooting commences, Simbu quits the project. Yes. Simbu has opted out of director K.V. Anand’s Ko, just three days before the shoot was to start in Northern China.

K.V. Anand became a hot director in Kollywood after his ‘Ayan’ turned out to be blockbuster of 2009 and the best of the Stars wanted to work with him. But the director was looking for a saleable hero in his mid 20’s in keeping with the story of Ko. Simbu was bowled over by the script and gave bulk dates to Anand. However, problems soon arose between the director and the hero over certain scenes in the film and the casting. Moreover, Ko story demanded a complete makeover and the actor has to wait long to act in it. Simbu was unhappy with Karthika (daughter of yesteryear actress Radha) playing the heroine. Simbu did a photo shoot with Karthika, which reportedly came out well, but the actor was not pleased with it. Anand was adamant that he would not change his choice of heroine. The producer Kalpathi Aghoram tried to sort it out but both parties were stubborn. So, both the director and actor decided to part amicably, without any ill feeling.

Simbu said “Yes, I will not be a part of K.V. Anand’s film as there were far too many differences of opinion between us right from the beginning. But today, I am a relieved man. I wish him all the best” Director Anand said “Simbu is a star and a very good dancer and we still have mutual respect for each other. An actor has no right to dabble in other departments of filmmaking. I’m confident about my script, which is a fast-paced thriller laced with commercial ingredients. Of course, a big hero will give the film a good opening but if the film has to sustain and become a hit, it needs a good script” The grapevine has it that Anand has narrated the script to Jeeva, who is very happy with the subject and has no issues about Karthika being the heroine. After the release of the film only we will know who is the loser, Simbu or Anand?