6 MGR movies that could have been blockbusters

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MGR's shelved movies

M. G. Ramachandran aka MGR signed multiple promising films with ace directors. However, either they were shelved halfway or remains unreleased till date.

Anna Nee En Deivam

MGR's highly promising film faced several delays and issues before being finally shelved. However, it was revived years later with another cast.

Makkal En Pakkam

Another ambitious film was cancelled after Ramachandran switched his career from acting to politics.

Maadi Veettu Ezhai

Ramachandran and J. P. Chandrababu teamed up for Maadi Veettu Ezhai. However, it was shelved due to creative differences.

Ponniyin Selvan

Before Mani Ratnam's epic period drama film, another promising venture with MGR was announced with the same title. However, it was later cancelled.

Parama Pitha

A promising film based on the life of Jesus was initially planned with Ramachandran. However, he backed out after shooting and hence the film was shelved. 

Uthama Puthiran

Ramachandran was set to feature in dual roles but his film was later shelved after another film with the same title was announced.