Director Venkat Prabhu had last year announced the political entertainer Maanaadu starring Simbu in lead role, and with producer Suresh Kamatchi producing it, and the movie was initially announced to begin shooting from this year February.

However the movie's shoot itself did not begin as Simbu went to London for martial arts training, and even after his return went on to work on his cameo in Maha and in his next movie with Gautham Karthik. Producer Suresh Kamatchi reportedly has been disappointed with the delays in starting the movie and though he sees Simbu as a good friend, could not see the film getting delayed.

Hence the producer has decided to not make Maanadu with Simbu, and with a heavy heart has decided to make the movie directed by Venkat Prabhu with a different hero. The producer had thanked fans of Simbu for their support all these days and added that the announcement on Maanadu with new cast will be out soon.