17 actors said ‘No’ to THIS Tamil film: It became a blockbuster, and even got a Bollywood remake

Ask any film historian, and they would unanimously agree that some of the greatest films in the history of cinema were first dismissed as risky ideas. Despite 17 actors and 21 producers initially rejecting the project, the 2018 Tamil crime thriller 'Ratsasan' defied expectations to become a blockbuster. The film, which follows an aspiring filmmaker turned cop hunting a serial killer, achieved nationwide success and was even remade in Bollywood.

17 actors said ‘No’ to THIS Tamil film: It became a blockbuster, and even got a Bollywood remake
Ask any film historian, and they would unanimously agree that some of the greatest films in the history of cinema were first dismissed as risky ideas. Despite 17 actors and 21 producers initially rejecting the project, the 2018 Tamil crime thriller 'Ratsasan' defied expectations to become a blockbuster. The film, which follows an aspiring filmmaker turned cop hunting a serial killer, achieved nationwide success and was even remade in Bollywood.