The controversy stemmed when Mansoor, who played a brief role in Vijay's last release ‘Leo’, said that he did not share screen space with Trisha, the heroine of the film.
Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is the first instalment of a two-part action thriller directed by Prashanth Neel, who is known for his blockbuster KGF franchise.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for his LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) films, has already confirmed that Thalaivar 171 will not be a part of his LCU and will be a standalone film.