Did you know, Sridevi was not the first choice for the classic hit film 'Moondram Pirai'?

Kamal Haasan and Sridevi-starrer '

Moondram Pirai

', which was directed by Balu Mahendra was strongly appreciated. Kamal Haasan and Sridevi had impressed the audience with their wonderful performances, and the romantic drama still continues to dazzle the audience. Kamal Haasan bagged the National Award for his lovable role while the cinematographer-director Balu Mahendra won the National Award for Best Cinematography. However, did you know, Sridevi was not the first choice for the classic hit

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'Moondram Pirai'?

'Moondram Pirai' is about absolute love and separation of love. Sridevi played a young woman who loses her memory after a head injury, while Kamal Haasan played a school teacher who tries to rescue her. Sridevi's childish character in the film was adored by fans. But Sripriya was director Balu Mahendra's first choice for the role played by Sridevi, and the actress had refused it due to some personal reasons. After many years, Sripriya expressed in an interview that she regretted not accepting the role that created history.