Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara starrer 'Jawan' has broken all the records and achieved new milestones at the box office. The action-packed flick has turned out to be an all-time blockbuster and is still running strong in theatres. Now, over 50 days after the film's release, a new buzz has hit social media stating that before roping in Nayanthara, makers approached Samantha Ruth Prabhu to play the female lead. However, 'The Family Man' actress reportedly refused to take up the role. Yes. According to reports, Sam received the film's offer in 2019 but rejected it due to her personal life commitments, after which Nayanthara, who had worked with the director Atlee in 'Bigil' was selected to play the lead character of 'Narmada'. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding this. Notably, Samantha and Atlee have previously worked together in films like 'Theri' and 'Mersal' and share a great bond. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Samantha was most recently seen in the romantic comedy film 'Kushi', co-starring Vijay Deverakonda. She will next appeara in the Indian adaptation of the American web series 'Citadel', which will be helmed by the famed pair Raj and DK. This will be their second collaboration, following the popular 'The Family Man' Season 2. Apart from that, the actress is also busy traveling across the globe and has been focusing on her health at the same time. For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.