AK 62: Director Vignesh Shivan breaks silence on being replaced from Ajith Kumar starrer

Vignesh Shivan dropped the opportunity to direct superstar Ajith Kumar in AK 62 due to creative differences. The director finally opened up about why he stepped back.

By Rupal Purohit
Published: April 11, 2023 7:59 PM IST

Tamil director Vignesh Shivan was supposed to direct Ajith Kumar’s next project tentatively titled AK 62. Reportedly, he was dropped due to some creative differences and another director was brought on board. Soon after announcing the discontinuation of Kaathuvakula Rendu Kaadhal director, Magizh Thirumeni was roped in. Recently Vignesh Shivan opened up about being replaced from the big project. Also Read - Jawan: Vignesh Shivan drops major hint about Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara sequence and it'll make fans excited

The director and lyricist, who never spoke about it, finally breaks the silence on losing the opportunity. In a recent interview with regional media, he expressed his disappointment saying this is a hurdle every director has to face it. He revealed that the producer was not happy with the second part of his script and he cannot change it. Ajith Kumar was satisfied with the script but the producer demanded a change which was difficult for him to do. So he had to let go of AK 62. Also Read - Jawan: Shah Rukh Khan has a word of caution for Vignesh Shivan as he gushes over Nayanthara

Vignesh Shivan is an optimistic person as he is happy for Magizh Thirumeni, who will now direct the film. He said that Magizh is a good director and believes he will make a great film. He further added that one can’t predict if something is happening too soon or late. One can’t jump on something, things should fall perfectly to make it happen. The director thinks if he lost the opportunity another great talent got a chance to direct an actor like Ajith Kumar. Also Read - Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan’s first wedding anniversary: Director shares cute clicks of Nayan with their babies

He hopes to one day direct the superstar someday in the future but for the story that he has envisioned. Talking about his upcoming project tentatively titled Wikki 6, he revealed it is close to his heart and he is currently in a happy place. Vignesh says that it is his story that saves him.

AK 62 will see Ajith Kumar alongside two leading ladies of the Indian cinema. Reportedly, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha Krishnan will play the female lead in the movie. Both worked together in Mani Ratnam’s period drama Ponniyin Selvan. The biggest action film AK 62 will be produced by Lyca Productions and marks the first collaboration between the Tamil banner and the superstar.

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ByRupal Purohit
Published: April 11, 2023 7:59 PM IST