Shruti Haasan will not act in Sangamithra due to “unavoidable circumstances”, the makers of the movie announced on Monday.
According to the actress’ spokesperson, Haasan had not “received a proper bound script or a proper date calendar”.
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, we are unable to proceed working with Shruti Haasan in Sangamithra,” read a post on the official Twitter page of the banner Sri Thenandal Films.
Soon after, an official statement from Haasan’s spokesperson was issued.
It read: “Shruti has had to unfortunately take a call not to be part of Sangamithra. Knowing it was a massive undertaking and a long commitment spanning over two years, she knew the importance of her training, a comprehensive script and proper date calendar.
“She hired and started training with one of best combat trainers April onwards to make sure she was ready in time for shoot. Despite her enthusiasm and commitment to Sangamithra, Sshe has had to give the film a miss since she had not received a proper bound script nor a proper date calendar.”
Haasan was part of the film’s entourage at the 70th Cannes Film Festival where they launched the first look posters of the period drama. She was reportedly going to play the role of a warrior princess in filmmaker Sundar C.’s trilingual drama, set in the eighth century AD.
Haasan is currently promoting her film Behen Hogi Teri and is preparing for Sabash Naidu.
