News has now surfaced that veteran director Mani Ratnam was in Hyderabad to hold discussions with Ajith who is shooting there for Billa 2. Sources say that Mani was seen discussing something seriously with Ajith and this discussion lasted for about two hours.

This has created some anticipation in Kollywood that Ajith may be Mani’s next hero. However, the news still remains unconfirmed with neither the star nor the director making any statements.