The villain against the Superstar has to be formidable. Huge names were discussed that included none other than the Big B himself. Other names included JD Chakravarthy, Narain and Arjun. But in the end, it was a bit of a surprise when Bollywood actor Danny Denzongpa, known for intense portrayals was cast as the lead villain.

And, as in all Shankar films, we came to know that even Endhiran will have its share of comedy. And, the men selected for the job were Santhanam and Karunas, newcomers to the Shankar team.