Suriya's bold statement angers Gautham Menon

Reknowned South director Gautham Menon is fuming. Wonder why? Well, remember we told you how Tamil actor Suriya pulled out of Menon's project Dhruva Natchathiram citing creative differences.

In a statement issued to the press, the actor said: "I only do films if I like the story. I quite liked Gautham`s story, but requested him to tweak it a little. But I waited for six months and I still waiting. Unfortunately, my wait has ended in (vain), therefore I`m pulling out of this project." "This is not the first time I have shared such an experience with Gautham.

In the past, we launched another film called `Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikaalam`. We shot for a week and then I waited for another eight months before pulling out," he added. To add insult to injury, Suriya said: "I can`t wait any longer as I feel Gautham and I are heading in opposite directions in our ideologies. I don`t think I can work together with him."

This obviously has not gone down well with Menon who feels Suriya could have put across his message personally to him. The open press statement has angered Gautham.

While Gautham has shelved the project for now and still struggling to come to terms with the situation, actor Suriya has moved on and got busy with the shoot of an as yet untitled film with Linguswamy.