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'.