Sonakshi was the initial choice of Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer 'Rana' that will kick start shortly. But then, since Rajinikanth didn't find it right or ethical to pair opposite his friend (Shatrugan Sinha)'s daughter, the team considered Deepika Padukone, who was roped in immediately.

All that's past, yes, but looks like something similar is to take place soon.

Media in North is abuzz that Sonakshi Sinha has opted out of Kamal Haasan's 'Viswaroopam' due to her date clashes with prior commitments. Although the actress was thoroughly enthused to play Kamal's wife in her K'town debut, things took a turn.

'Viswaroopam' was initially supposed to be directed by Selvaraghavan who walked out of the project citing time crunch, following which, Kamal Haasan came forward to wield the megaphone. This has led to some further delay on the project which has led to a clash of dates for Sonakshi, who seems to have opted out of the project and wants to stick to her earlier commitment, but wait, the official word is not yet out.

It is also said that Kamal Haasan has already started his hunt for his lady love, and Deepika is the likely choice.

However we'll have to wait to know of who bags this role opposite Kamal...