Did you know, SP Jananathan's political film with Rajinikanth was halted at the initial stages?

SP Jananathan

made an impressive debut with the romantic drama 'Iyarkai', and bagged the National Award for his excellent work. SP

Jananathan

then grabbed the love of audiences by delivering back-to-back successful films with strong social messages. But did you know, SP Jananathan's political film with Rajinikanth was halted at the initial stages. 10 years ago SP Jananathan narrated a full-length fiery political film to Superstar Rajinikanth and impressed the star. Rajinikanth even asked the director to title the film 'Pakkiri', but the film was halted after initial development in the story.

Director SP Jananathan passed away yesterday due to illness, and Kollywood is in grief due to the loss of an inspirational director.
SP Jananathan was always keen on sending social messages through his films, and his powerful dialogues are favorite among the fans. SP Jananathan had an unfulfilled dream of directing a leading hero in Tamil, but it would have been fulfilled if the director's film with Rajinikanth had turned out well.

Meanwhile, SP Jananathan's last directorial '

Laabam

' starring Vijay Sethupathi and Shruti Haasan is yet to be released.