K. P. Jagan
Biography
K.P. Jagan, also known as Jagannaath, is an Indian actor and director. He directed four films: Pudhiya Geethai (2003), Kodambakkam (2006), Raman Thediya Seethai (2008), and En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom (2017). He made his acting debut with Mayandi Kudumbathar.
Jagan had begun his career in the film industry as an office worker for T. Rajender, before moving on to work as a make-up artist for film actors. He later became acquainted with Cheran, before working as his assistant.
The project was titled Geethai and was set to feature Vijay in the lead role with Esha Deol as the heroine. However, the film eventually featured two lead actresses with Meera Jasmine being signed on to be a part of the project after the success of her 2002 film, Run.
Amisha Patel also accepted to be a part of the film, replacing Deol, after getting the entire script translated into English for her to read. Before release, the film's title was changed to Pudhiya Geethai.
