The film was actually planned as a remake of the 2005 Malayalam film 'Chanthupottu' starring Dileep. But since Vikram's previous film 'Majaa' which was a remake of the film 'Thommanum Makkalum' bombed at the box office, the plan was shelved and a new script was made into a film under the planned title 'Bheema'
In 'Chai with Chithra' interview, directory Lingusamy said, his original villain choice was Nana Patekar. Though Nana Patekar liked the story, he wasn't signed because of disagreement in remuneration.