When Director K.S Ravi narrated the story to producer R.B Choudry (Super Good Film), he suggested Vijay for lead role, but Vijay had so many movie line up and it would made this movie long delayed.
To ignored delay, Director offered the role to Vikram, but Vikram rejected because of date issue.
So, Ashok role came to Vijay again with a lot of delay due to Vijay other commitment and release in Diwali 2001 (14 November)
To ignored delay, Director offered the role to Vikram, but Vikram rejected because of date issue.
So, Ashok role came to Vijay again with a lot of delay due to Vijay other commitment and release in Diwali 2001 (14 November)
Shajahan release along with other big movie like Nandha (Suriya movie), Kasi (Vikram movie), Alavandhan (Kamal Hassan movie) and Thavasi (Vijaykanth movie), and had successfully theatrical run.