Moondram Pirai directed by Balu Mahendra with Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the pivotal roles was nothing short of a cult classic. A tragic love story, it spoke of the pangs of unrequited love.
Now, getting into a trivia from the film, did you know Sridevi wasn't the first choice for the role of Bhagyalakshmi? Yes, you heard it right. In her own words, the movie was first offered to Sripriya, who declined it for reasons best known to her.
In an earlier interview, she was quoted, expressing regret over passing on the film. “I am a fan of directors Bharathiraja, Balu Mahendra and Mani Ratnam. I regret missing out on Moonram Pirai, when the role was initially offered to me."
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