Rajini on TV next?

If reports are to be believed, you could soon catch on screen, a face that has mesmerized millions of Tamilians with a voice and style that still remains inimitable. Yes, the Superstar could soon be on TV asking you, his fans, to catch him soon in Sun Pictures’ Endhiran The Robot'.

The Superstar, who is currently working in Shankar’s ‘Endhiran The Robot’ is said to have agreed to this unique means of promoting his film. He pairs with Aishwarya Rai for the first time in this film, which is being filmed at an estimated cost of Rs 180 crore.

With more than 60 percent of the shooting for the film being completed, the production house is said to be adopting never-heard-of methods to publicise the mega starrer, which also has Academy Award winning music composer AR Rahman working on the movie’s music.

Reports say the production house plans to do this personal invite from Rajinikanth and already has the Superstar’s nod to the project. And given Sun Pictures aggressive promotion campaigns for all their films, it is no surprise that they have come up with such a grand plan to promote their first direct production.

Superstar’s new project with SUN TV

Shankar is leaving no stones unturned to wrap up Endhiran in style. According to the latest available reports, there are signs that the mammoth venture’s production budget might well exceed the set limits of 150 crores. That’s not to say that SUN TV is curbing the expenses. On the other hand, the excessive production budget is also being met with, according to sources by the production giant. Latest in the series is that Rajini has agreed for another movie after Endhiran for SUN pictures. A local tabloid has carried news to this effect adding that Rajini has nodded his consent for the project. Only an official announcement can clear the air, however.

Shankar’s line up for Endhiran

Director Shankar is known to give importance to comedy in his all films. In fact the director has followed this trend right from his Gentleman. The director also makes sure that the theme of all his films revolve around a major social issue. This time around, for Endhiran, Shankar has ensured that there is adequate comedy in the film. While he had roped in Santhanam to take care of the comedy, there is Kalabhavan Mani who will be a comical villain. Endhiran is a mega budget film produced by Sun Pictures and has impressive line up of star cast including Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Danny Denzongpa.

Rajini and Shankar wait for Endhiran

The Rajinikanth - Aishwarya Rai starrer Endhiran has created a lot of expectations among the movie buffs. While news about this film was flowing in constantly, there seemed to be a sudden lull in the developments. However, the latest we hear from the Endhiran camp is that the first schedule has been completed.

Our sources say that director Shankar and Rajini are keen on getting a glimpse of the film shot so far and hence sent it for computer graphics work. Once this work is completed, the team will proceed with the second schedule. The next schedule is expected to commence, probably during the second week of July. Following this break, Rajini and Ash seems to have got a well deserved respite.

Mother of makeovers for ‘Endhiran’

Shankar’s multi crore project ‘Endhiran’s filming is going on at a feverish pitch. Among other things the film boasts superstar Rajinikanth and ex-miss World Aishwarya Rai in lead roles. The lead lady has signed this film for a whooping six crore deal! ‘Endhiran’ is a sci-fi thriller. This film sees Aishwarya Rai donning nearly 57 different makeovers! The beauty has been filmed in an exclusive Mexican tribe’s makeover which is sure to have a jaw-dropping effect on the youth. Aish will be seen in the Mexican makeover for a song sequence. Oja Rajini is responsible for the different make over worn by Aish. Much of the filming has been under wraps, but thanks to the enthusiastic technicians who leak out some stories unknowingly. Manish Malhotra’s costumes have given a refreshing look and feel to the film; he is the man behind the costumes for the lead pair throughout the film. The film which has expectations running high has music by Oscar winner AR Rahman.

100 Rajinis in Endhiran

News from the Shankar-directed Endhiran camp is that Prabhu Deva is choreographing a dance sequence involving Rajinikanth. It is said that special plans have been made to make the song a unique one. The buzz we hear from the Endhiran team is that this song will be shot in the blue mat format. What is so special about the blue mat format is that it has the ability to show 100 Rajinis in a single shot. Endhiran is a mega budget film that has super star Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. It is directed by Shankar and music is by the Oscar winner AR Rahman.

Will recession curb Shankar’s enthusiasm?

He is arguably the biggest showman in the Kollywood business. Be it in Sivaji, Mudhalvan or Anniyan, Shankar’s trademark extravagance has been a highlight. In fact, such opulence and grandeur on screen has come to become the director’s trademark.
And such excesses aren’t traditionally intended to be ignored for a film in which he directs Asia’s costliest hero, the Superstar. But have budget problems affected the shooting for Endhiran?
After shifting hands from Ayngaran to Sun Network, it is believed that the entire film was rebudgeted, and plans to downsize in terms of the shooting locales were formulated. In fact, a huge portion of the film has been shot in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including deep forests. But now, news has been trickling that Shankar had originally planned a song in his own flamboyant style for the film, with a budget of a whopping Rs 30 crores. In fact, that is how much it takes to make a big budget film today! Yet, the director wanted to do it as he had casted in his film, two of the most bankable names, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajinikanth. Their salaries together are said to have cost over Rs 30 crores in itself. Yet, word has it that the director is rethinking on shooting this song in such an elaborate manner. So far, three songs of the film have been canned, one each in Goa, Peru and Chennai. When, where and how this song will be shot is the costly question on every lip.