llayathalapathy and Shankar’s 3 Idiot remake plans

Many years back Shankar started his career in films as an assistant to SA Chandrasekhar, and turned independent director with Gentleman. The Kollywood grapevine has it that Shankar and SAC had a spat and as they went their separate ways.20 years later Shankar is going to work with SAC’s son, Ilayathalapathy Vijay in the 3 Idiots remake produced by Gemini Film Circuit. Many producers have been trying to bring Shankar and Vijay together in the past but failed.Now coming together of Shankar with Vijay, especially after the director’s triumph with Enthiran has created a big buzz about 3 Idiots remake. The film has now become one of the biggest projects, which has become hot in the market.Shankar has asked Vijay for bulk dates, as he likes his shoot his films at a leisurely pace in an unhurried manner. As per sources Shankar would like to start the film in December, by which time he will finalise on the reworked script and rest of the cast. Ideally, Shankar wants to release the film by 2011 Diwali, and prove that he can make a film under a year.Vijay is gung-ho about the project, as it will surely take him to a new level. The actor will be completing his Kaavalan by October end and then moving on to Velayudham. He wants to complete both these films before starting work on 3 Idiots remake, for which Shankar will be giving him an all new look.