Director Bhadran tried to bring Nana Patekar on board as a replacement for Mammootty in Malayalam adaptations, including a proposed remake of 'Iyer The Great' that later fizzled; Patekar said he was interested in acting in 'Udayon,' but a language barrier was deemed too large, though both respect each other.
Why it matters
Fans of Nana Patekar would note his interest in a Malayalam film and the language challenge that stopped the collaboration.
Key facts
- Bhadran wanted Nana Patekar to replace Mammootty for Malayalam adaptations.
- Bhadran attempted to create connections for collaborative projects.
- Talks about remaking 'Iyer The Great' fizzled.
- Nana Patekar expressed interest in appearing in 'Udayon.'
- The language barrier was considered too significant to overcome.
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