Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 30, 2017)

After the cast and crew of Sundar C's period-drama Sangamithra journeyed to the 70th Cannes International Film festival to unveil its first look, Mirror has learnt that leading lady Shruti Haasan has bowed out of the project following disagreements with the makers. She is also reportedly furious that the makers announced on the social media that it was their decision to end the association.

The official Twitter handle of the film’s presenters and distributors, Sri Thenandal Films, shared on Monday, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, we are unable to proceed working with Shruti Haasan in Sangamithra.”

But the actress's spokesperson told Mirror that she had to walk out of the film despite having begun extensive prep for the part.  “Knowing that it was a massive undertaking and a long commitment spanning over two years, Shruti had hired one of the best combat trainers and begun training, making sure to be ready in time to shoot. Despite her commitment to Sangamithra, she has had to give the film a miss since she had not received a bound script nor a proper schedule,” the spokesperson shared.

Shruti who is currently promoting her Bollywood drama, Behen Hogi Teri, also featuring Rajkummar Rao, will now begin prep for her upcoming Tamil-Telugu spyadventure, Sabaash Naidu, directed and produced by her father Kamal Haasan.
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Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; May 30, 2017)

Shruti Haasan has bowed out of the multilingual period drama, Sangamithra. She had unveiled the film at the Cannes Film Festival barely a week ago along with director Sundar C, music composer A R Rahman, and co- actors Jayam Ravi and Arya.

Last evening, the producers, Sri Thenandal Films, announced on Twitter, “Due to unavoidable circumstances, we are unable to proceed working with Shruti Haasan in Sangamithra.”

The first look of Shruti as the titular warrior queen was released at the French Riveira, with the makers claiming that international studios had expressed interest to co produce the film. Shruti had been cast from among several leading South actresses and in April, underwent training in martial arts in London as part of her prep.

Shruti’s spokesperson says, “She was to take a call [on the film] since she was yet to receive a proper bound script and a calendar for the shoot. Knowing it was a massive undertaking and a long commitment spanning two years, it was important for her to know those details.”

The actress is currently promoting her upcoming Bollywood film, Behen Hogi Teri, which has Rajkummar Rao as her co-star.