Initially Trisha Krishnan was approached for the lead female role but turned it down as the role did not excite her, Similarly Anushka Shetty refused the project, while Hansika Motwani cited that her call sheet was full. Reports emerged that Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, Tamannaah Bhatia and Reema Sen were considered, before the role was handed to Sameera Reddy.