Nisha threatens Endhiran!

The Rajinikanth starrer Endhiran, which was being filmed in Chennai over the past few days, has been stalled due to heavy rains. Several parts of Tamil Nadu have been severely affected due to unrelenting rains. Owing to this, the shooting of all the films that has been progressing in Tamil Nadu had to be stopped.

Ash– busy with Raavan, Endiran in dismay

The third leg of shooting of Endhiran, which was scheduled to be held in Kulu Manali was cancelled as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is busy with Mani Rathnam’s Ravan. The Endhiran team, sans Aishwarya, left for Kulu a few days ago but were not able to film the song sequence as planned because the actress was

caught up in Mani’s shooting in Kochi. The disappointed crew returned back to Chennai to can those scenes that does not require her. It is now believed that Shankar-Rajini and team will leave for Kulu when Ash completes her commitments with Mani Rathnam’s Ravan.

Rajini shoots in Prashanth's place

The shooting for the Rajinikanth starrer 'Endhiran' which is directed by Shankar is progressing in and around Chennai. In spite of heavy rains, director Shankar has opted to go ahead with the shooting on Wednesday. Amidst tight security, the crew is reportedly shooting at a jewelery house owned by actor Prashanth which is located in T. Nagar, Chennai. Since Aishwarya Rai is busy shooting for the Mani Ratnam movie, scenes involving Rajinikanth are being shot. Shooting for the movie is on at a rapid pace. The movie stars Aishwarya Rai opposite Rajinikanth and is produced by Ayngaran International. The film has musical score by A R Rahman. Interestingly, some important sequences were shot in Europe followed by one schedule in Goa.

Rain stops Rajini from work

Director Shankar and Rajinikanth have been busy shooting some important sequences for 'Eindhiran' in Chennai. The shooting is reportedly going on at a brisk pace. After completing a schedule in Peru followed by one at Goa, the crew settled down to do some scenes in Chennai. They even shot in a few locations in North Chennai where Kamal Haasan's 'Dasavatharam' was filmed. Buzz is that Shankar had planned to film a few important sequences at a magnificent set erected by art director Sabu Cyril in the premises of a city school. The shoot that was to have taken place yesterday and the day before had to be cancelled due to rain. With the rain playing spoilsport, the set was damaged and work is on to refurbish it. The shooting will continue for the next few days in South Chennai, it is learnt. 'Eindhiran', the magnum opus, produced by Ayngaran International, features Aishwarya Rai opposite Rajini. Rahman is scoring the music.

Rajini: From Ambassador to Toyota for Endhiran

Endhiran’s shooting is currently taking place in Chennai, confirms our sources. It is said that Shankar is filming a few important scenes in the northern parts of Chennai and the locations are kept so secret that the crew are not aware of the shooting spot even a day prior. Interestingly, Rajini is also trying

to mask himself in anonymity and is adopting various new techniques to get away from the fans and bystanders. It is well known in film circles that the Superstar prefers and uses either an Ambassador or Fiat car. In an attempt to conceal his identity, Rajini is off late spotted seen using a Toyota Qualis.

Vishnu and Rajini comestogether

Popular Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan is a name to reckon with in the Kannada film industry. He is a sought-after hero in the neighboring State.
Vishnuvardhan, who played a prominent role alongside Rajinikanth in Viduthalai, will back to do a similar role now. Rumours are abuzz that Vishnuvardhan has been urged to do a cameo in 'Endhiran', starring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar.
A magnum opus by Ayngaran Internationals, the movie is expected to be released in several languages. Wonder if it would be dubbed and released in Kannada for Vishnuvardhan has agreed to act in the movie.

Endhiran' shoots at 'Dasavatharam' locations

The Rajinikanth starrer 'Eindhiran' is being shot in certain locations where K. S. Ravikumar canned his 'Dasavatharam'. At a grand set erected at Tandiarpet, director Shankar and Rajinikanth were spotted on Wednesday shooting some important sequences. However Aishwarya Rai was not present. It was at the same venue that the tsunami scenes of 'Dasavatharam' were shot by by K S Ravikumar and Kamal Haasan, a few months ago. The place has been guarded by security personnel. The details however have been kept under wraps. Shankar had earlier filmed a song sequence in Peru followed by some European countries. The second schedule took place in Goa. Produced by Ayngaran International, the movie would have musical score by A R Rahman

Endhiran' in Chennai

The buzz is that director Shankar is 'silently' shooting 'Endhiran' at the Chennai Film City and other locations in the city. Shooting is going on in a popular gymnasium in Adyar. A few scenes involving Rajinikanth was shot amidst tight security. Since Aishwarya Rai is camping in Kerala for Mani Ratnam's 'Ravana', the crew is shooting scenes that don't need her. A huge set has reportedly been erected at the Film City, where the film is to be shot. Shankar had earlier filmed a song sequence in Peru followed by some European countries. The second schedule took place in Goa. Produced by Ayngaran International, the movie would have musical score by A R Rahman

Endhiran - light at the end of the tunnel!

There had been a few jitters in the Endhiran camp following the global economic meltdown and its concomitant effect on Ayngaran. There had been doubts as to when the third schedule, slated to begin on the 16th of the month would actually take off. Now, new developments suggest that damage control has effectively set in and there might not be much to fear.

The management of Ayngaran has reportedly asked Shankar about the exact requirements of the schedule. This is being done as a measure to tighten purse strings to ensure that no problems are encountered during later stages of shooting. So, the third schedule, set in the pristine snow clad valleys of Kulu Manali is expected to take off on the 20th of this month, after a four day delay. Looking at how big the problems being faced by the industry in general are (Marmayogi being all but shelved being an indicator of the magnitude) this four day delay is not much. Shankar plans to shoot a duet featuring Superstar and Aishwarya Rai in some never before tried locations in Kulu Manali, trust Shankar to surprise us. The visuals will definitely have the rich and grand stamp of the master director.

Endhiran's third schedule

The Endhiran crew is expected to commence the third schedule of shooting in Kulu and Manali. The team will fly over to Kulu and the shooting will begin from November 14th onwards. Sources close to the Endhiran team say that the third schedule could go on for 10 days. Endhiran was already shot in some exotic locations at Peru and Goa.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan currently busy in Kochi shooting for Mani Rathnam's Raavan and working on his daughter Soundarya Rajnikanth's animation film Sultan – The Warrior, is expected to join director Shankar right on time for the shooting

Rajini Speaks about Endhiran telling this flim going to be proud to Indian Cinema

Shankar's new strategy for Endhiran

Shankar seems to be always brimming with ideas when it comes to promoting his ventures. While he swathed the Metropolitan double-decker buses in Chennai with vinyl posters for the blockbuster Sivaji, he seems to have a different plan altogether for Endhiran. If sources are to be believed, for

Endhiran, Shankar is planning to order life size Robot toys – inflated and other types. Though the plan is only in its initial stages, if it materializes Chennai will be lucky enough to witness weird and quirky looking Robots floating around in the skyline or inviting the guests who walk down the red carpet on Endhiran's premiere.

Rajini to shoot in Kulu Manali

Actor Rajnikanth, who reiterated to his fans on Monday that cinema is his priority and not politics, will be busy shooting for 'Endhira from 14 November.

Says Rajinikanth, ' I would be off to shoot for the animation movie 'Sultan - The Warrior' from Wednesday onwards in Hyderabad. After completing a considerable portion, I would be off to Kulu Manali to shoot for 'Endhiran'.

Speaking about 'Endhiran', Rajinikanth said, 'it would be a movie to reckon with in Indian Cinema. It would bring Tamil filmdom greater laurels. A big-budget movie involving versatile technicians from abroad, 'Endhiran' is expected to be technically brilliant. Hopefully we can turn the attention of everyone towards us. I am sure the whole team needs to come out with great dedication and commitment'.

Shankar has been giving his heart out and the movie is being made with an enormous budget' he adds.

The actor said that he would be doing one more film besides 'Sultan - The Warrior' and 'Endhiran'. When queried, he said, ' I am ready to accept acting in films as long as I have the scope to perform challenging roles with substance'.