Mansha Koirala who is in the city to shoot for ‘Mappillai’ has intimidated one and all with her powerful performance in the first schedule. Not just the director Suraaj but also the hero Dhanush.

‘Mappillai’ is the remake of the 80s super star block buster by the same name. Manisha plays the arrogant mom-in-law played by the commanding Srividya in the original. Dhanush and Hansika Motwani play Rajini and Amala respectively.

Director Suraaj who made substantial changes to the romantic scenes from the original involving the young stars did not touch the Dhanush-Manisha combination scenes. He says he had absolute faith in the acting skills of Manisha and left all the powerful scenes as they were. Manisha also did not disappoint the unit so far.

Manisha who has done only modern glamour roles in Tamil so far will be seen in a sari clad mature role for the first time.