Mammootty was to play villain in Rajini's Jailer and Amrin in big South films

Mammootty had agreed to play the villain in Jailer . This revelation was made by Nelson to the person sitting nearby at the audio launch when Rajinikanth without mentioning the name talked about a top actor being finalized for the role and how it got changed. Rajinikanth was told by Director Nelson that if this actor was cast as villain, then it would be good and asked him to give a phone call and put forth the offer as he is a good friend. He spoke to the actor and told him about the role and told him that it was ok if he did not want to play a baddie. He said that Rajini if u say that I should do then I will do it and asked Nelson to move forward. Later Rajini felt that it did not look good if he beats the actor and Nelson too felt same way. He then told him so and finally the search ended with Vinayakan. 26 years back Rajanikanth and Mammootty has acted in Thalapathy. According to Mumbai Mirror, the duo have agreed to act in a Marathi film directed by debutant Deepak Bhave’s Pasaayadan. Producer-politician Balkrishna Surve - responsible for bringing Thalaiva on-board - would be producing and presenting the film. Rajini was all praise for co- actor Mohanlal. He described him as a wonderful human being. Nelson said that Mohanlal accepted the role as he said that he did not want to miss the opportunity to act with Rajinikanth. Nelson said that all elements that one expects from Lal was there in Jailer.

Amrin who debuted in Rajkumar Santhoshi film Bad Boys has signed four big production houses films in the South. Studio Green and Price Pictures in Tamil , SrVenakteswara and Tagore Madhu in Hyderabad. Studio Green is currently producing a big film titled 'Surya 42' in which Surya is playing the lead role. Prince Pictures recently gave blockbuster hit film 'Sardar' and producer Laxman under his banner is now currently busy shooting 'Sardar 2'. Baapi and Prasad under their banner SVCC have produced many successful films. Tagore Madhu has through Saraswathi Film Division has signed Amrin to play a leading role in one of his films.