The shooting of Mammootty's much-awaited Vandemataram, a bi-lingual (titled Aruvadai in Tamil) came to halt recently.

Sources said the director of the movie Karthik, a one-time associate of Manirathnam, opted out of the project.

The good news is that the producer Henry has managed to find an alternative.

A newcomer T Aravind has been roped into completes the movie.

The bi-lingual starring Mammootty and Sneha, produced by Henry. Arjun plays a cameo in the film.