Priyanka Chopra made her acting debut in Vijay’s Thamizhan. Did you know she did not want to do film at first? Priyanka Chopra, who made her acting debut in 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan opposite Vijay, was hesitant to say yes to movie at first.

In recent interview with Filmygyan, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra recalled how she encouraged her ‘obedient child’ to say yes to role. ‘ Opening up about how Priyanka did not want to work in films, Madhu said, “Priyanka didn’t want to star in films. She got offer for south Indian film through somebody. When I told Priyanka about offer, she was in tears, she said, ‘I am not doing films.’ But she has always been an obedient child. When I told her to accept offer, she agreed and signed contract (for Thamizhan).” Vijay starred in film, he is perfect gentleman. Raju Sundaram was choreographer. In dance, Priyanka was okay, but she couldn’t initially match steps with Vijay. She would practice with choreographer from morning to evening.–Online