December 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Gautham Vasudev Menons blockbuster hit Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya proved to be a sleeper hit in Telugu as well. Brimmed with hopes of making it bigger in Bollywood, the filmmaker signed Prateik Babbar (Aamir Khans Dhobi Ghat fame) and Trisha in lead roles. The film was supposed to be produced by Gowtham Menons Photon Kathaas Factory in collaboration with Fox Star Studios. Due to delayed shooting schedules, Trisha walked out of the project due to her busy dates with Mankatha and Telugu remake of Love Aaj Kal.

Apparently, Gautham Menon signed Madharasapattinam fame Amy Jackson replacing Trisha. However as the British model felt it difficult emoting with mannerisms of style of India girl, the moviemaker had to literally give up at last. According to the sources, Prateik Babbar had no other options other than walking out of project due to his other commitments.

It is worth mentioning that Gautham Menons venture hasnt been successful before. Well he made his debut directorial in B-town with the remake of his Minnale. The film starring Madhavan, Saif Ali Khan and Dia Mirza (her debut movie) didnt work well at box office. Later he had plans of remaking Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu in Hindi with Amitabh Bacchan and unfortunately it didnt happen due to some reasons.

-- R. Richard Mahesh / Sampurn Wire