Trisha has also opted out of Vishal's Sathyam and is being replaced by Nayantara. After Thamirabharani, Vishal was to have acted in Sathyam.

To be directed by newcomer Rajashekar, Vishal has the role of an Assistant Commissioner. Vishal had a close cropped hair style for the role and his heroine was originally Trisha. Due to certain delays, Sathyam work got postponed.

In the meantime, Vishal liked the story of Malaikottai directed by Boopathy Pandian and Vishal decided to do this film first and then Sathyam. Because of the sudden change, Trisha could not give fresh call sheet, so Nayantara was approached.