Atlee was speaking with popular Tamil podcast host Gopinath when he opened up about the actors he would love to collaborate with.
I have a mass script for Ajith, says Atlee
Atlee recalled meeting Ajith first during the making of the 2012 film Arrambam, mentioning that the two were introduced by Tamil actress Nayanthara, with whom Atlee was then in discussion phase for their film Raja Rani. Atlee recalled further, “Ajith joked whether I have finished school already, considering I looked so young in my early days as an assistant.”
File image of Atlee | Image: IMDBAtlee also mentioned how the Vedhalam star often consoled him during tough times, and shared his concerns, adding, “I think he was always a nice gentleman. I definitely want to work with him. If he says yes, I will definitely do it. I have a mass script for him. I have a couple of one-liners as an idea as well and a full script ready as well.”
I am confident I will do a film with Ajith: Atlee
Atlee added that he tried many times to reach Ajith later while working on his other projects like Mersal and Bigil, to narrate a story, and the opportunity has not been coming together. “But when it happens it will surely work out and I am confident I will do a film with him,” Atlee added. In the same interview, Atlee also revealed that he wants to make a film with Rajinikanth.
Atlee made his directorial debut with the 2013 film Raja Rani | Image: IMDBFilmmaker Atlee has been riding on a high, post the success of his Hindi film debut Jawan which had a theatrical release 2 months ago. Since then, speculations have been rife about the next star with whom Atlee will collaborate for his next project. So far, Atlee has directed 5 films and all of them have been box-office hits.
