C Prem Kumar says Trisha was always his first choice for ‘96’

Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha Krishnan’s romantic drama ’96’ has returned to theatres for the third time. Director C Prem Kumar expressed his surprise at the film’s ongoing audience affection during anniversaries. He clarified that Trisha was always his first choice for the role of Jaanu despite initial reports about Jyotika. Prem Kumar also shared his writing process, emphasizing that stories often choose him rather than the other way around.