The idea for the story was inspired by Indian actor Sivaji Ganesan being named the honorary mayor of Niagara Falls, New York for one day during his visit to the United States.
Stuntman Peter Hein revealed that he worked as a body double for Arjun in the scene where he had to run nude on the streets.
The film's basic idea was inspired from Nixon-Frost interviews which were broadcast in 1977.
Ilayathalapathy Vijay was also approached for lead role. He also accepted the offer. But few days later he withdrew from the movie due to some unknown reasons
