Production
Kathir, being an inveterate surfer of the cybercafes of Chennai and Bangalore, decided to make a film on what he felt the internet could develop and be used for - romance. The film came as a successor to his 1996 blockbuster Kadhal Desam produced by K. T. Kunjumon.
Actor Shaam was amongst the auditionees for the debut lead role, before Kunal Singh was selected after Kathir spotted him outside a Bangalore cybercafe. The North Indian youngster had been in Bangalore only to bulk up his body before joining the army, but with the offer chose to make a career in films. Sonali Bendre was signed on to play the lead role in the film, thus making her debut in South Indian films. Reports that Lara Dutta, Laila Rouass and Rani Jeyraj would play cameo roles proved to be untrue. Instead Rambha appeared in an item number in the film.
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