In world of cinema some collaborations remain in the realm of what could have been. One such intriguing possibility was a film project of Tamil director AR Murugadoss that despite initial enthusiasm never came to fruition. The reasons behind its shelving offer a glimpse into the complexities of filmmaking. Which project is this? Director A.R. Murugadoss known for his work on Aamir Khans blockbuster Ghajini and Salman Khans box-office dud Sikandar recently revealed during his conversation with Galatta Plus that he had once pitched a character to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for a film titled Madharaasi. This pitch occurred approximately seven to eight years ago when Murugadoss had only conceptualized the protagonists role without a complete script. Shah Rukh Khan expressed interest in the character but due to prolonged delays and lack of follow-up communication the project did not progress. What happened to Madharaasi? After delays Murugadoss eventually moved on and the film now starring Amaran fame star Sivakarthikeyan is set for release on September 5 2025 in multiple languages including Hindi under title Dil Madharaasi. In Madharaasi Sivakarthikeyan portrays a character grappling with psychological challenges navigating a narrative that intertwines personal trauma with broader societal issues. The film boasts a stellar cast including Vidyut Jammwal as the antagonist marking his return to Tamil cinema after over decade. Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead with Biju Menon Vikranth and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal roles. What did AR Murugadoss say about the failure of Sikandar? Murugadoss also reflected on his challenges with Hindi-language films particularly after the underwhelming performance of Sikandar starring Salman Khan Rashmika Mandanna Kajal Aggarwal Sharman Joshi and Sathyaraj. He attributed part of the films failure to his limited proficiency in Hindi which hindered effective communication and understanding on set. This experience influenced his decision to focus on projects in languages he is more comfortable with such as Tamil. Summary Initial Pitch: A.R. Murugadoss initially pitched the protagonist of Madharaasi to Shah Rukh Khan who showed interest. Project Delay: Due to delays and lack of communication the project with Shah Rukh Khan did not materialize. Language Barrier: Murugadoss faced challenges directing Hindi films citing language barriers as a significant issue. Current Status: Madharaasi now starring Sivakarthikeyan is scheduled for release on September 5 2025 in multiple languages.