Rajini discovers new formula for Endhiran

With the Sun TV group taking over the production of the Rajnikanth starrer mega movie Endhiran, shoots are resumed after a brief halt. Shankar is calling the shots with the lead stars Rajini and Aishwarya Rai in and around Chennai. The crew is currently stationed at Vellore and shoots are progressing at the VIT college premises.

Rajini plays a scientist in the movie with Aishwarya playing his associate. Scenes of the Boss discovering a new formula were shot recently. Rajini and Aishwarya rejoicing over the discovery - by shouting the words ‘success, success’ were filmed in the location according to reliable onlookers. It has also been reported that Rajini is likely to visit the famous Golden temple there and the authorities are expecting the super star.

'Endhiran' goes to Vellore

After shooting a song sequence in the parts of North Chennai, the cast and crew of Rajinikanth starrer 'Endhiran' including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and director Shankar is now in Vellore to shoot some important sequences for the movie. Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai and Shankar reached Vellore by road and they were taken to Vellore Institute of Technology where shooting was done amidst tight security. The details about Rajinikanth's visit to Vellore had been kept secret and security was tight in the vicinity. A few scenes involving Rajinikanth and Aishwarya were canned by Rathanvelu with Shankar giving instructions to his crew. Produced by Sun Pictures, 'Endhiran' has musical score by A R Rahman.

Rajinikanth hitchhikes for 'Endhiran'

Rajinikanth, who was struck in a traffic-jam near Ennore, where the shooting of 'Endhiran' was on, was given assistance by a group of stunt men to reach the shooting spot without getting delayed on Monday. They managed to cover Rajinikanth with a huge coat and a helmet and took him on a motorcycle to the shooting spot. Rajinikanth was shooting for the movie at Ennore along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Director Shankar was canning a song sequence. Rajinikanth who left his residence in a car got struck up in a traffic jam near Ennore. He called up Shankar and said that it would be too difficult for him to reach the place. A busy industrial area, the road was blocked by several rows of Lorries. Shankar came up with an idea and sent a couple of stunt men with motorcycles. They helped Rajinikanth cover his face with a helmet and gave him a long coat. Then they took him in the two-wheeler to the shooting spot. All the crew members including Aishwarya were surprised to know that Rajnikanth had reached the place in a two-wheeler.

Endhiran will change my image' - Rathnavelu

Sun Pictures is now the production in charge for 'Endhiran' starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai. The director of mega ventures, Shankar is making this movie for which Rathnavelu has been roped in for cinematography. 'Endhiran' is being touted as the most extravagant, high budget movie in Indian cinema which is based on a sci-fi baseline. The challenging task of framing the scenes for this CGI based movie has been trusted to talented cameraman Rathnavelu, who recently portrayed a brilliant cinematography in Surya's 'Varanam Ayiram'. Rathnavelu speaking to the media said, "Shankar is a director who plans every nuance of the movie beforehand and executes them succinctly. We had every aspect of the movie along with the scenes well planned. Songs were canned in Peru, Brazil, Goa and Chennai. When the snap shots of these songs came out, reviews started pouring in, congratulating me for portraying superstar in a youthful and vibrant look. I had an iconic image that I will sign up only for script oriented flicks like 'Sethu' and 'Pithamagan'. 'Endhiran' that is being made on par with Hollywood movies will change this perception." "As Sun Pictures has stepped in, the promo for this movie will extravagantly reach the masses.

Aishwarya Rai lands in Chennai tomorrow

Ash Gallery Aishwarya Rai will be in Chennai from 19th December in connection with 'Endhiran'. After completing a major portion of shooting for Mani Ratnam's movie tentatively titled 'Ashokavanam' in forests of Kerala, she would be reaching Chennai tomorrow. It may be recalled that Sun Pictures, the movie division of Sun TV Network Limited has announced handling the production for 'Endhiran'. The project promises to be the first of its kind in terms of CG (Computer Graphics), special effects and stunt sequences. Top Notch technicians from Hollywood are being roped in for this movie making this project truly global. Starring Rajinikanth in the lead role and directed by Shankar, promises a mega movie, literally in all terms. Sun Pictures has made a remarkable feat by holding the rights for Rajinikanth's entire collection of movies with the latest being 'Endhiran'.

Sun TV Network Limited Press Release

Sun Pictures to Produce Superstar’s “ENDHIRAN” SUN TV Network Ltd One of India’s largest entertainment conglomerate today announced that it would be producing the movie titled “ENDHIRAN (The ROBOT)”. “ENDHIRAN” is India’s biggest project in terms of grandeur, splendor and Star Cast. It is Superstar Rajinikanth’s next live action movie. This Multi crore project is to be directed by Shankar, Music is by AR Rahman and Aishwarya Rai stars along with Rajinikanth. The film will be released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and other languages by the end of next year. Left to Right: W. Hansraj Saxena , Shankar , Kalanidhi Maran, Rajinikanth, Rathnavelu, Naga Raja Sun Pictures, the movie division of Sun TV Network Limited will be handling the production. This project promises to be the first of its kind in terms of CG (Computer Graphics), Special effects and Stunt Sequences. Top Notch technicians from Hollywood are being roped in for this movie making this project truly global. Sun Pictures today officially announced the project with Superstar Rajinikanth, Mr. Shankar and Sun TV Network Limited’s Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Kalanithi Maran. Sun Pictures Chief Operating Officer Mr. W Hansraj Saxena and the cinematographer of the film Mr. Rathnavel were also present. Mr. Kalanithi Maran said “This is a big moment for Sun Pictures as we feel this is going to be India’s biggest movie. We are very happy and proud to be associated with Superstar Rajinikanth, Shankar and A R Rahman. With this Sun Pictures shall scale greater heights internationally”. Mr. Shankar said: “I am proud to be associated with Sun Pictures and join hands with Mr. Kalanithi Maran, working with super star Rajinikanth is a pleasure. Already there are high expectations for this project and by joining hands with Sun TV the hugeness of the movie will be further highlighted” Mr. Rajinikanth said: “This is India’s biggest movie and I am very happy and honored to work with Sun Pictures and Mr Kalanithi Maran”.

Sun TV bails out Endhiran

Eros International and Ayngaran International have finally washed their hands off their prestigious mega budget project - Endhiran. Putting all speculations to rest, Sun Pictures, an unit of Sun TV, has brought this multilingual film for a whopping Rs. 165 crores. The production house – Eros International had produced two Bollywood flicks Drona and Yuvvraj recently. But these films did not do well at the box office and the production house was reeling under severe financial pressure ever since these releases. It is said that the producers were looking for a suitable "buyer" to sell Endhiran, as they could not continue with the project. The major factor that was taken into consideration during the discussion with Sun Pictures was Rajinikanth's call sheet. It is said that Rajini was due to take part in the shooting from December 19th, 2008 to January 30th 2009. The next schedule was due to commence from February 4th onwards. The producers probably did not want to waste this all-important call sheet and therefore settled for a quick solution. With director Shankar in no mood to compromise on the production cost of the movie, the extremely high advance amount that Eros International had paid to some of the top actors and actresses from Bollywood for future projects and the overall global economic meltdown, are the other factors attributed to their inability to support Endhiran any further. An official announcement is expected from Sun Pictures.

Endhiran': Sun Pictures steps in

Sun Pictures reportedly has acquired the production rights of Rajnikanth starrer 'Endhiran'. The movie which brings together Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai and director Shankar, is touted to be the big budget movie ever to be made in India. According to reports Marans-owned Sun Pictures has bought out the production rights for the sci -fi movie, which was initially supposed to have been produced by London based Ayngaran International, in which Kishore Lulla-owned Eros International had a controlling stake. Ayngaran is supposedly transferring all the production costs of the movie to Sun Pictures. Officials at Ayngaran and Sun Pictures could not be reached for comment or further details. Sun Pictures had recently acquired distribution rights for its films including 'Kadhalil Vizhunden', 'Thee', 'Dindigul Sarathy' among others. Shahrukh Khan was initially supposed to star and co-produce the movie through his company, Red Chillies Entertainment. However, it was dropped owing to creative differences between director Shankar and Shahrukh. The film will be made in Tamil, but will be released in five languages, including Hindi and Telugu, besides a couple of other regional languages. The movie will also rope in a few Bollywood stars, to add to the glam factor.

Endhiran Top Slip top secret

The crew of Shankar’s Endhiran was stationed at Chennai recently and they had canned a reasonable portion of the film with super star. Shankar had shot a few comedy scenes in and around Chennai and the unit was expected to go to Kulu Manali for their next schedule. However, the plans are changed and they have decided to go to Top Slip in the Pollachi region

where the ambience is said to be similar to that in Kulu and Manali. Shooting at top slip and the details regarding the dates of shooting has been kept under wraps.