Endhiran is one of the major releases of Megastar Rajinikanth in Kollywood.The big budget movie Endhiran directed by the super director Shanker.Earlier Rajini and Shanker joins and create the big hit ever in tamil Shivaji the Boss,now this teams ones again joins for Endhiran.
The movie has high hope for Rajini and his fans.Most of the other releases are postponed due to the big release of the movie.Sun Pictures have announced the release date worldwide of their Enthiran in Tamil and Robot in Hindi and Telugu on October 1.
The film is censored and it got ‘U’ Certificate on last month.The movie is one highest production cost ever in the country.Along with Rajini Miss Indian World Aishwarya Rain share the screen for the first time.From the movie Aishwarya Rai acquired the title as highest paid actress of India.
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Kollywood Movie Super Star's Endhiran October 1st Release
Rajinikanth’s ROBOT film is composed by A.R.Rehman.
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Animated film, Sultan the Warrior - The resemblance to Rajini is remarkable.
Get set to whistle non-stop. Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to sport a six-pack. So what if it is in the animated film, Sultan the Warrior? The resemblance to Rajini is remarkable.
“We have been able to achieve a celluloid look because we motion captured him,” says Soundarya Rajinikanth, co-producer of Sultan the Warrior.
Soundarya checks the gray scale, then goes back to the original motion capture images. Forty eight cameras read only the glowing markers on a tight body suit that he wears. But Rajini does not merely go through the motions. His face, eyes, eyebrows, all come alive. “He is a director’s delight, and that is why we have been able to achieve a finish not attempted in India so far,” she adds.
Some of Hollywood’s best technicians have helped achieve the look. The facial animation (you have only around 200 muscles to replicate) has been done by Image Matrix, the company that did that fabulous work on Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. “We have outsourced nearly 30 per cent of our work and it all needs to gel together,” adds Soundarya.
The USD 5 million project has been in the making for a few years now. “Maybe I was a little too optimistic that the full length animation film (one hour and 45 minutes running time, as of now) could be finished in two years time,” she says and adds “Internationally, it is known that an animation film with VFX takes much longer.”
With a background in multimedia, how did she turn to direction and where did she get the story idea from? “Oh, it’s appa’s ‘knot’ actually,” she says. “We normally discuss stories and when he mentioned this one, I wanted to make an animated film at once. He said, ‘Come back to me with a screenplay and we will see’. I did and he gave the thumbs up,” says Soundarya.
Nearly 70 per cent of the film is done, says Ravikumar Anandaraj, chief technical officer and executive producer of the film.
It is a film set in the Chola period. With Rahul Dev having been motion captured as the villain who is also a classical dancer and a martial arts expert, will this be a kind of Sultan-meets-Bruce Wayne film? “No, he is not Superman, he cannot fly, but Sultan will connect with the warrior in every one of us. It is a commercial film with love, betrayal, revenge, action and humour,” she explains.
What about the trademark Rajni punch dialogues? “Adikkira kaathula parakkura Sultan elai illada, malai, asaikka mudiyadhu (Sultan is not a leaf to blow away in the wind, but a mountain. He is unshakable), ” Soundarya reels off one of the dialogues written by her.
“Shooting him was an awesome experience, we never had to go beyond one take, though when I said, ‘Retake’ he always obliged.”
Soundarya is also planning a glossy coffee-table book on the making of Sultan the Warrior. The mock up scenes will also be screened in theatres.
The film will be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi simultaneously. The Japanese and English versions will be released “according to theatrical release norms of that country,” she adds. “India is a happening place today, which was not the case three years ago, when I participated at Mipcom at Cannes (where international content is showcased). Now, international distributors are keen to discuss our films complete with song, dance and the climax fight,” says Soundarya.
Any confusion over the release date? “All I want is to gift a good, classy product to my dad, and such a gift can be given at Diwali,” she says.
A Diwali release? She laughs and responds with a question, “Or maybe an early new year gift?”
“What matters is that he is the first southeast Asian star to be animated, and it will be a classy work, something India will be proud of. Our animation work has never crossed the oceans. It’s time it did,” says Soundarya.
So how are things with Warner Bros, with whom her company had tied up for joint ventures? She opens a mail from Richard Fox of Warner Bros and reads it. “‘It’s going good and we have many projects in the pipeline. Warner Bros has been and will continue to work with you. Together, our companies have a number of south Indian language projects in various stages of production. We will announce these projects at the appropriate time. But, any rumour that suggests otherwise is simply not true’, said Richard Fox executive vice-president International, Warner Bros,” she says.
Endhiran shooting Aishwarya Rai and Rajini at Peru Airport Video Clip
Aishwarya Rai and RajiniKanth was spotted at peru airport by some of the Aishwarya Rai’s peru fans while they were at Endhiran shooting (in sep 2008). You can see Rajini ( in blue cap), Aishwarya rai, director shankar, raju sundaram and other crew members. Rajini (in blue cap) can be seen clearly at last.
This youtube video clip runs about 7:45 mins and you can spot Rajini Waving at the crowd at around 6.30 minute.
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Actor superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in Shankar Movie Endhiran Shooting spot photos
Enthiran (The Robot) director Shankar’s dream project with Superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai has generated a lot of interest among the fans. Rajini and Shankar who boast of having a superhit formula have grouped in a exceptional team for this Endhiran Movie. Music director A R Rahman and ace cameraman Rathnavelu also form the part of Shankar’s creative team.
The animatronics of the film will be handled by the Stan Winston Studio (USA), which was responsible for the impressive animation sequences in movies such as Predator, Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor, Iron man and the Terminator, while Mary E Vogt, the well known designer who has worked in Hollywood movies like Men in Black, Batman Returns and Inspector Gadget will be designing the scientific outfits for Enthiran.
Stunt director Yuen Woo Ping, who made audiences gasp with his stunts in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill, will handle the action for the movie.
The movie is being produced by Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., and Eros International.
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Stunt director Yuen Woo Ping, who made audiences gasp with his stunts in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill, will handle the action for the movie.
The movie is being produced by Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., and Eros International.
Director Shankar’s Endhiran (The Robot) with Superstar Rajinikanth and alluring Aishwarya Rai
Director Shankar’s Endhiran (The Robot) with Superstar Rajinikanth and alluring Aishwarya Rai in chief roles is set to begin finally with the cameras on roll auspiciously on September 8th at America.
It’s official at last. The shooting of Shankar’s Endhiran (Robot), which is being billed as Kollywood’s most historic venture, is to begin on September 8.
Industry sources said director Shankar, superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bacchan left for the US on Friday along with a 40-member crew to film two songs for the film.
The movie, which has generated a lot of interest, boasts of a fabulous creative team including director Shankar, music director A R Rahman and ace cameraman Rathnavelu.
While Mary E Vogt, the well known designer who has worked in Hollywood movies like Men in Black, Batman Returns and Inspector Gadget will be designing the scientific outfits for the sci-fi movie, the animatronics of the film will be handled by the Stan Winston Studio (USA), which was responsible for the impressive animation sequences in movies such as Predator, Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor, Iron man and the Terminator. The visual effects and animatronics co-ordination will be done by Indian Artiste.
Stunt director Yuen Woo Ping, who made audiences gasp with his stunts in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill, has been put in charge of the action sequences of the movie.
Hollywood companies like ILM, Tippet, Café EFX; and Hong Kong companies like Centro and Menfond have been roped in to work on VFX. The movie is being produced by Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., and Eros International.
News about Director Shankar - Superstar Rajnikanth in as ROBO Photo shoot
The duo of Director Shankar - Superstar Rajnikanth had rocked with their magnum opus Sivaji and now they are back to enthrall everyone with ‘Robot’ – Rs. 150Crore. With Rajnikanth completing the shoot for his forthcoming project ‘Kuselan‘, superstar is geared up with photo shoot.
Director Shankar and cinematographer Rathnavelu completing their world tour of finalizing the locations, the entire team has joined up United States for the photo shoot.
Costume Designer Manish Malhotra and wig-stylist Banu have fleeted to US with varieties of costumes and wigs for Superstar.
Buzzes are that the photo shoot is being held at the cost of Rs. 1.5Crores.
Soon after couple of weeks, photos for the film would be released for promos.
Predictions of astrologer, Superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in ROBO
Though predictions come true or not, Tamil Cinema is well known for going by what astrologers predict. An interesting tidbit about the much hyped and highly anticipated film 'Robot' starring superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai seems to be in consultation with a famous astrologer.
Sources have indicated that a top personality involved with the project had taken director Shankar's horoscope to the astrologer in a bid to find out about the film's prospects. The astrologer in turn had wanted to meet Shankar in person before going ahead with the predictions. Shankar had an audience with the astrologer and certain 'revelations' were made.
According to the astrologer, Shankar's 'time' is good at the moment and will continue to be so for a few years. However, with regards to 'Robot', the movie must be made immediately in order to have a dream run worldwide. A delay in its release might even doom the movie to failure.
This information has reportedly rattled the director. One will have to wait and see if the director takes the astrologer's prediction seriously and start filming at once.
It is not know if the astrologer is a fan of the Rajini – Shankar combination and is in haste to see the movie released quickly.
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Sources have indicated that a top personality involved with the project had taken director Shankar's horoscope to the astrologer in a bid to find out about the film's prospects. The astrologer in turn had wanted to meet Shankar in person before going ahead with the predictions. Shankar had an audience with the astrologer and certain 'revelations' were made.
According to the astrologer, Shankar's 'time' is good at the moment and will continue to be so for a few years. However, with regards to 'Robot', the movie must be made immediately in order to have a dream run worldwide. A delay in its release might even doom the movie to failure.
This information has reportedly rattled the director. One will have to wait and see if the director takes the astrologer's prediction seriously and start filming at once.
It is not know if the astrologer is a fan of the Rajini – Shankar combination and is in haste to see the movie released quickly.
The Kuselan audio launch will take place today at a suburban five-star hotel in Chennai
The Kuselan audio launch will take place today at a suburban five-star hotel in Chennai. Rajinikanth and the rest of the Kuselan team including Nayanthara, Pasupathy, Vadivel, Meena, director P Vasu, producer K Balachandar and music director G V Prakash are expected to attend the function. The buzz is that the chief guest at the function will be Prakash’s uncle and mentor A R Rahman.
The company which bagged the audio rights of Kuselan for 2.25 crore is Big Music and it is coming out with two lakhs CD’s and cassettes of the film, which will be on sale from July 1 morning in all music outlets worldwide.
The CD’s are priced at Rs. 99 and the cassettes are priced at Rs. 45 and also the digitall download rights for the songs will be sold by the music company.
The superstar will feature in three of the five songs in the film. His introduction song Cinema, Cinema, sung by Shankar Mahadevan will feature more than a dozen Kollywood stars who will join the superstar in celebrating 75 years of the South Indian film industry.
Another highlight is the seven-minute song Om Zaarare sung by Daler Mehendi, Chitra and Sadhana Sargam and features Rajinikanth and Nayanthara.
The Kuselan Song List with Song and Singer details are as follows:
Cinema Cinema…
Artist(s): Shankar Mahadevan
Lyricist: Vaali
Sollamma…
Artist(s): Hariharan, Sujatha, Baby Ranjini, Baby Pooja
Lyricist: Pa. Vijay
Om Zaarare…
Artist(s): Daler Mehndi, Chitra, Sadhana Sargam
Lyricist: Vaali
Chaarai…
Artist(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Kids
Lyricist: Dr. Kridhaya
Perinba…
Artist(s): Kailash Kher, Prasanna
Lyricist: Yugabharathi
Rajinikanth, kollywood and Tamil superstar’s story, is read by C.B.S.E Class VI students
Rajinikanth, kollywood and Tamil superstar’s story, is now being read by C.B.S.E (Central Board of Secondary Education) Class VI students in their English books.Rajinikanth had done various jobs during his career.He was even a bus conductor in Bangalore before he went on to become a very popular actor in India.
Superstar Rajinikanth’s fan base spans from U.S.A to Japan:
Superstar Rajinikanth is a very popular Tamil and Telugu actor in India.He has one of the world’s largest fan followings for an actor.Rajinikanth has a fan base in countries from United States of America to Japan.Now Rajinikanth has the unique distinction of being featured in the C.B.S.E prescribed books for class VI. This unique distinction has been bestowed upon him even during his lifetime.
Superstar Rajinikanth is loved by children:
Children in south India are big fans of the evergreen superstar Rajinikanth. Now C.B.S.E (Central Board of Secondary Education) makes it possible for students throughout India to know the life history of Rajinikanth even when they are as young as 11 or 12 years old.
The English course material for CBSE Standard VI students includes a lesson about the Superstar Rajinikanth. Rajinikanth’s life history from a conductor to a Superstar actor in India has been briefly described.The lesson also has excerpts from his friend Raja Bahadur, who was working as a bus driver when Rajini was the bus conductor in Bangalore.
At the end of the lesson, there is a also a short evaluation. The story is titled “From Bus condutor to superstar” and appears under Section four - Dignity of Work.
This story about Rajinikant will definitely motivate people to do their best in whatever job they work on. A story very appropriately classified under the right section - Dignity of Work
Superstar Rajinikanth is a very popular Tamil and Telugu actor in India.He has one of the world’s largest fan followings for an actor.Rajinikanth has a fan base in countries from United States of America to Japan.Now Rajinikanth has the unique distinction of being featured in the C.B.S.E prescribed books for class VI. This unique distinction has been bestowed upon him even during his lifetime.
Superstar Rajinikanth is loved by children:
Children in south India are big fans of the evergreen superstar Rajinikanth. Now C.B.S.E (Central Board of Secondary Education) makes it possible for students throughout India to know the life history of Rajinikanth even when they are as young as 11 or 12 years old.
The English course material for CBSE Standard VI students includes a lesson about the Superstar Rajinikanth. Rajinikanth’s life history from a conductor to a Superstar actor in India has been briefly described.The lesson also has excerpts from his friend Raja Bahadur, who was working as a bus driver when Rajini was the bus conductor in Bangalore.
At the end of the lesson, there is a also a short evaluation. The story is titled “From Bus condutor to superstar” and appears under Section four - Dignity of Work.
This story about Rajinikant will definitely motivate people to do their best in whatever job they work on. A story very appropriately classified under the right section - Dignity of Work
Superstar Rajinikanth will appear in 20 different looks in kuselan
Superstar Rajinikanth will appear in 20 different looks in kuselan. Rajinikanth will appear in 20 different looks for a song in the Tamil movie kuselan.
Kuselan is the remake of the Malayalam movie “Katha Parayumpol”.Nayantara, Sneha, Trisha, Mamta Mohandas, Kushboo and a few other actresses will be seen with Rajinikant in 20 different looks, in the song “cinema cinema…”.The song will show Rajinikant acting in different films with several different actresses.It is being reported that a few top directors of kollywood and Tollywood film industries are also making guest appearance in the song.
We have already seen Rajinikanth in different get ups including a fully bald one, clad in leather, in the super hit ‘Sivaji‘ which he carried off with elegance.
Kollywood fans will soon be treated to several avatars by their superstars.We will soon see actor Kamal Haasan sporting 10 different looks in his soon-to-be released “Dasavatharam“.We will also see Rajinikanth in 20 different get ups in a song for the movie Kuselan.
Kollywood talk, Kamalhassan also present in Kuselan with rajini
Yes, it is true! We have heard about actor Prabhu essaying a very vital role in this superstar's film. Now there is one more 'mighty' addition to the star cast and Kamal Haasan too will be seen along with Rajinikanth in this multi-starrer film.
Reports also indicate that Kamal will be seen shaking a leg with the superstar apart from a scene where the two Kollywood supremos would be seen together.
'Ilamai Unjal Adigiradhu' was the last film that saw the coming together of these two super heroes, but that was many years back. Though many producers had requested the heroes to act together in some films, the idea never materialized. Both the heroes have there own style of acting and their fan following, and the distributors are very happy with this news hitting the stands.
'Kuselan' is the remake of the Malayalam chart buster film 'Katha Parayumbol' that starred Mammootty and Srinivasan in the lead roles. The Tamil remake would be a little different from the Malayalam original in the sense of the songs as well as some addition to the scenes.
Now, with the coming together of three stars in Kollywood i.e. Rajinikanth, Kamal as well as Prabhu, 'Kavithalaya' the production house for this film is going to popularize this rare event in a grand way.
When ‘Kuselan’ hits the theatres we can see the coming together of the superstar's as well as Kamal's fans. It would sure be a sight to behold!
SuperStar Rajini Speech in Kollywood Fasting and Video Added
Even though the dates for Karnataka Assembly elections have been announced, the state has locked horns with Tamil Nadu over the Hogenakkal water issue. Tamil Nadu saw stray incidents of violence and a black out of Kannada channels on the issue and not just the Central Government, even Tamil cinema’s superstar Rajinikanth is in a tight spot.
A Kannadiga owned hotel in the heart of Chennai had to bear the brunt of lawyers who were protesting against Karnataka on the Hogenakkal issue. The hotel was a mute victim perhaps as a small water dispute is being made into a Kannada versus Tamil battle - a battle which will now black out Kannada TV channels in Tamil Nadu. “They are depriving Tamils in Karnataka of Tamil channels and so why should we let them be seen here. This is our way of showing our protest,” Kayal Elavarasan, President, TN Cable TV Owners Association, says.
Caught in the cross fire between the two southern states is Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Karnataka Congress sent SM Krishna to meet the PM and Tamil Nadu sent Union Minister TR Balu. “Till an elected government comes and takes certain stand this Hogenakkal Project should not be allowed to go through,” Krishna says.
Even Tamil Nadu’s superstar has a Hogenakkal headache. Born in Karnataka and superstar in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth will now have to respond to Tamil cinema’s call for an anti-Karnataka hunger strike on April 4. “Even those artists who are Kannadiga by birth or by language will have to participate in the hunger strike otherwise we will not co operate with them,” Sarath Kumar, President of the Artists Association, says.
In 2002, Rajini became the target of attack after he refused to participate in the Tamil film industry’s rally on the Cauvery issue. He then went on a much-publicised fast asking for a peaceful settlement and interlinking rivers.
Now as the Hogenakkal erupts he and the rest of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are forced to face the heat as politics on both sides turns a water dispute into a battle for linguistic pride.
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A Kannadiga owned hotel in the heart of Chennai had to bear the brunt of lawyers who were protesting against Karnataka on the Hogenakkal issue. The hotel was a mute victim perhaps as a small water dispute is being made into a Kannada versus Tamil battle - a battle which will now black out Kannada TV channels in Tamil Nadu. “They are depriving Tamils in Karnataka of Tamil channels and so why should we let them be seen here. This is our way of showing our protest,” Kayal Elavarasan, President, TN Cable TV Owners Association, says.
Caught in the cross fire between the two southern states is Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Karnataka Congress sent SM Krishna to meet the PM and Tamil Nadu sent Union Minister TR Balu. “Till an elected government comes and takes certain stand this Hogenakkal Project should not be allowed to go through,” Krishna says.
Even Tamil Nadu’s superstar has a Hogenakkal headache. Born in Karnataka and superstar in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth will now have to respond to Tamil cinema’s call for an anti-Karnataka hunger strike on April 4. “Even those artists who are Kannadiga by birth or by language will have to participate in the hunger strike otherwise we will not co operate with them,” Sarath Kumar, President of the Artists Association, says.
In 2002, Rajini became the target of attack after he refused to participate in the Tamil film industry’s rally on the Cauvery issue. He then went on a much-publicised fast asking for a peaceful settlement and interlinking rivers.
Now as the Hogenakkal erupts he and the rest of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are forced to face the heat as politics on both sides turns a water dispute into a battle for linguistic pride.
Rajini's Thambikku Entha Ooru will be remade suiting to the current trend
The latest to join the list remake movies is the smash hit Thambikku Entha Ooru. An out-and-out comedy film, superstar Rajinikanth had starred in it. The film, released in 1984, was produced and directed by Panchu Arunachalam and Rajasekar, respectively.Thambikku Entha Ooru will be remade suiting to the current trend and choreographer-turned-actor Lawrence has bagged the offer to play the lead role.
Interestingly, he has also taken up the task of writing the screenplay. Presently associated with the film Pandi, Lawrence will pay full attention to Thambikku Entha Ooru after its completion, say sources.
The launch of his next movie Kuselan, Superstar Rajinikanth
During the launch of his next movie Kuselan, Superstar Rajinikanth mentioned that he had full faith that Kuselan would be another milestone in his film career.
He said that Raghavendra won him the respect of the educated class, Nettrikann won him the admiration of stalwarts like Sivaji Ganesan and Rajkumar, Annamalai took his Super Stardom to a new level and Muthu won him global acclaim. Likewise, he stated Kuselan will surely add another feather in his cap. He added that in Kuselan, the story is the main asset. As was the case with Chandramukhi, Kuselan too has a brilliant climax, he promises.
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Pasupathy plays a bigger part in the movie, with Rajni featuring in just 25% of the story. Providing comic relief is Vadivelu, and playing Pasupathy’s wife is Meena, who is known for her intense performances. Other actors who will be a part of this movie include Nayantara, Geetha, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vijayakumar and Vaiyapuri.
Shooting for the movie will commence on the 15th March at Ramaji Rao Film City.
News about Rajini's 'Robot'
Different kinds of wigs, brought from the US, were fixed to the superstar for the session and the visuals are said to be awesome. Though the high profile heroine Aishwarya Rai Bachan did not attend the photo session, director Shankar has planned to have a second photo session featuring the lead pair.
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Meanwhile ‘Action King’ Arjun has denied the news that he had told that he was not in ‘Robot’. Though the action hero hasn’t confirm his participation, he hasn’t denied it either.
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"Rajini Pera Kettale" - The name is Rajinikant, get ready for biography of Superstar
The renowned Chennai based ophthalmologist Dr.Gayathri Shrikanth has written a biography of Superstar Rajinikanth titled "Rajini Pera Kettale" in Tamil and an English translation "The name is Rajinikant".
The book will be officially launched on 1st March 2008 at Chennai. Eminent dignitaries like, Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachan, Swami Dayananda Saraswathy and Tamil film personalities are participating in this event.
The book has a foreword written by none other than the chief minister of Tamilnadu , 'Kalaignar' M.Karunanidhi and another by Kamal Haasan. It will be an event to remember when Rajini, Big-B and Kamal will come together for the launch of Dr. Gayathri Shrikanth's book on the superstar.
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The book will be officially launched on 1st March 2008 at Chennai. Eminent dignitaries like, Bollywood Superstar Amitabh Bachan, Swami Dayananda Saraswathy and Tamil film personalities are participating in this event.
The book has a foreword written by none other than the chief minister of Tamilnadu , 'Kalaignar' M.Karunanidhi and another by Kamal Haasan. It will be an event to remember when Rajini, Big-B and Kamal will come together for the launch of Dr. Gayathri Shrikanth's book on the superstar.
Super Star Rajinikanth is already committed with KB's Kavithaalaya
Superstar Rajinikanth is going to do a quickie for his mentor K Balachandar, to be directed by P Vasu before he starts Robot! In a sensational development, Rajinikanth has agreed in principle to do a film for KB's production company Kavithaalaya.
It is going to be a remake of the Malayalam super hit Katha Parayumbol released for Christmas in Kerala. The film is a light-hearted sentimental comedy that pulls at your heart strings and is about the deep friendship between a barber in a village and a superstar who comes to shoot a film there.
It is a hit because of its emotional story value and outstanding performances by Sreenivasan as the barber (he also is the writer and producer of the film along with actor Mukesh), Meena as his loving wife and mother of three children and Mammootty who is brilliant as the superstar.
Last week Sreenivasan held a special screening of the film for Rajinikanth in Chennai. After the movie, Rajini who was Sreeni’s senior at South India Film Chamber Institute hugged him. An emotionally choked superstar told him- "It is the best film that I have seen in recent times, it is very touching. Hats off to you Sreeni!" Next day he called Sreenivasan home and they discussed in detail how the writer, director and actor is able to come out with stories of the ordinary man which appeals to the common man. Please note that Vellithirai is also a remake of Sreenivasan’s classic Udayananu Tharam.
One thing led to another, and Rajinikanth the do-gooder and "Mr. Nice Guy" that he is, wanted to do the film for his mentor KB. According to sources close to the development, four Tamil actors including a famous comedian turned hero wanted to buy the remake rights! As of now, Kavithalaaya is the front runner and they have signed up Pasupathy to do the role of the barber, while Rajinikanth will play the superstar and it will be directed by P.Vasu, with two village type songs by Vidyasagar.
The shoot of the film will start immediately and Rajinikanth would prefer to complete and release the film by June/ July, before he starts Shankar's Robot. It is possible as the superstar character appears in only eight scenes in the original including an item song and the stunning 14 minute climax, which is the highlight of the film. Mammootty had completed his work in 15 days for Katha Parayumbol, and even if P.Vasu changes the story to suit the superstar's image and Tamil nativity he can finish work on the film in less than a month.
Rajinikanth would be the ideal choice to play the superstar and Pasupathy the right choice for the barber character. And with KB giving his valuable inputs to the script, P.Vasu the master in remaking Malayalam films into Tamil, the combination is sure to click.
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