India, July 9 -- Director Atlee's upcoming film Raaka with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone is one of the most-awaited projects. Even as the film's shooting is in progress, the filmmaker recently attended an event for another film. While there, he spoke about being so impressed by a female actor's acting and dancing that he wanted her in his film in an important role. But she was too busy.

Atlee attended a promotional event for Aakash Baskaran's Idhayam Murali. The film stars Atharvaa Murali, Preity Mukhundhan, Fahadh Faasil, Kayadu Lohar and others. It is slated to hit screens on July 10.

Addressing Preity during his speech on-stage, Atlee seemed in awe of the actor as he said, "Preity Mukhundan, I like you a lot. You are amazing. The w...