Here is the official Trailer of Gethu, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amy Jackson, Vikranth and Sathyaraj in the lead roles.
Freitag, 27. November 2015
Mittwoch, 25. November 2015
Sonntag, 22. November 2015
Here's how much Arnold Schwarzenegger will be paid for Rajinikanth's Enthiran 2 (Robot 2)
Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been signed on by director Shankar for his film Enthiran 2 with Superstar Rajinikanth. While there were doubts about whether they would be able to get him on board due to his exorbitant salary, director Shankar got him to sign on for Enthiran 2 (Robot 2 in Hindi).
The latest we hear from sources is that Arnold Schwarzenegger has been allegedly signed on for a whopping US$15 million for around 30 days of shoot. The makers were reportedly debating between Schwarzenegger and Wolverine star Hugh Jackman. Jackman is very popular in India as well but he seems to have a bigger market in A centres and cities. Rajinikanth however is loved across the board. Keeping this in mind, the filmmakers wanted someone who would cater to the masses too. Thus, they zeroed in on Schwarzenegger though Hugh Jackman’s fee was reportedly much less.
Apparently, if they exceed the 30 days of shoot for Schwarzeneggar they would have pay a huge amount per extra day of shoot. Currently, lawyers are still doing the paperwork.
Schwarzenegger’s recent release Maggie hasn’t set the box office on fire. Now he has signed 478 with director Elliott Lester. The movie will start rolling in December.
Shankar’s Enthiran 2 is a very ambitious project that has a lot of VFX work involved. It is set to go on floors in January 2016 and is likely to take two years to release. The movie is being produced by Lyca Productions.
Date: November 7, 2015
Freitag, 20. November 2015
After Lingaa's average box office run, could 'Kabali' be Rajinikanth's comeback blockbuster?
There's no doubt that one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema is superstar Rajinikanth. He will be turning 65 on December 12, and the kind of frenzy he creates wherever he goes is phenomenal. Rajinikanth is currently in Malaysia shooting for his new filmKabali, and the film has created quite a stir across the country. Malaysia is Tamil cinema's biggest overseas market, as there is a huge Tamil diaspora there who are huge fans of the 'Thalaiva'.
Rajinikanth has been drawing unprecedented crowds during his one month shooting schedule in Malaysia. The Malaysian government may give him the title of 'Datuk', equivalent of a knighthood. As per reports, the Governor of Malacca Mohammad Khalil Yaakob a big fan of Rajinikanth, has requested the Malaysian government to bestow the honour on him.
A few years back the Malaysian government had given the title 'Datuk' to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who had shot Don and Don 2 in Malaysia. The buzz is that Rajinikanth will be meeting the Malaysian prime minister during the shoot of Kabali.
Rajinikanth’s last releaseLingaa directed by veteran KS Ravikumar collected over Rs 100 Crore worldwide, and was a below average grosser, compared to his earlier hits. In fact the superstar himself compensated some distributors in Tamil Nadu, who had paid record price for the film.
So a lot is riding on Kabali, which is his comeback film of sorts. The director of the film Pa Ranjith, had earlier made the critically acclaimed box-office hit Madras. For the first time, we will see Rajinikanth moving away from his regular set of commercial mass masala directors to work with a new gen filmmaker. There are rumours that Rajinikanth will not have any romantic scenes in the film.
In a way, Rajinikanth in his 60s is reinventing himself for new age audiences. He will be playing an ageing don in Kabali, who comes out of retirement to track down his daughter, who has been kidnapped by a rival gang. Radhika Apte will play the role of his wife and Dhansika will play his daughter. The director Ranjith in an interview has said that he is trying to break the superstar stereotype image with the film.
The hype and aura around Rajinikanth is still intact, as proved by his fanatic fan following. The superstar has also reached across to the new generation audiences through social media. His Twitter handle has more than 2 million followers.
As Kabali gets ready for a 2016 summer release, pre-shoot work on the superstar’s next film has already commenced. Though it is not official, the grapevine is abuzz that director Shankar, who made the blockbuster Endhiran (Robot in Hindi) is gearing up for a sequel in 3D. Shankar and the producers of Endhiran 2 (Robo 2) are trying to rope in Arnold Schwarzenegger to play the villain. There are additional rumours that Tamil actor Vikram (of Raavan and I fame) will play the bad guy.
Mohan Ram, actor and Tamil film historian sums up the superstar's stardom, “Rajinikanth continues to hold sway as the biggest brand in south cinema. What is the secret? - He has kept his appeal real for all ages by his simplicity in acting and humbleness in real life.”
Article written by Sreedhar Pillai
Date: November 4, 2015
Donnerstag, 19. November 2015
10 Reasons Why Rajinikanth's 'Robot 2' Might Just Be The Biggest Film Ever Made In India
All the doubts whether Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will be a part ofEnthiran 2, better known as, Robot 2, have been put to rest. Director Shankar has successfully brought the Terminator star on-board. But what's worth noticing is that Arnold has been reportedly signed for a whopping US$15 million remuneration, that is around 100 crores, for 30 days of shoot!
It is also said that if the makers exceed the 30 days of shoot, they would have pay a huge amount per extra day to Arnold. The paperwork and legal formalities are underway for bringing the Hollywood superstar to India.
Enthiran 2 is the sequel to Rajinikanth starrer 2010 Tamil science fiction blockbuster, which was dubbed Robot in Hindi. We help you with some more dope about the big project. Read on.
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger will play the main villain in the film.
Arnold has been signed on for the antagonist's role. We hear the director is confident that the huge investment will be recovered and that Arnold's presence will add to the film's reach in the international markets. Can we expect a combat between our Terminator and Robot? *fingers crossed*
2. Arnold wants the script to be re-written to suit his demands.
The Hollywood star doesn't have any qualms when it comes to the basic idea ofEnthiran 2. But insiders say he is not entirely happy with the original screenplay and has demanded to tighten it up with Hollywood screenwriters, which will help the film impress global audiences.
3. Rajinikanth will fly to Los Angeles to meet Arnold.
The two mega stars will meet in United States by November end, for an important meeting and test their looks for the film. Once they sign the deal, an official confirmation will be made from the producers about all the aspects of the film. Can we wait any longer? We can't!
4. Hugh Jackman was also considered to play the villain initially.
The makers were reportedly debating between Arnold and Wolverine star Hugh Jackman. While Jackman is very popular in India, mainly big cities, Rajinikanth is loved across the board. Hence, the producers wanted someone who would cater to the masses too. Thus, they zeroed down on Arnold despie Hugh Jackman's fee being much less. We still wonder if it is a win or a loss.
5. The shooting for Enthiran 2 will begin in January.
Be prepared to welcome Arnold in India early next year. He will be on an extensive schedule after undertaking a trail shoot for the film in Los Angles.
6. Enthiran 2 will be a visual effects treat for the fans.
At a budget of 500 crores, Shankar's ambitious project will have more VFX work than its prequel. The elaborate sequences and sets might just stretch the film up to two years before its release though. Cameraman Nirav Shah is currently stationed in Mumbai, working on the nuances to capture the film in 3D.
7. The film will also use motion capture technology.
The makers will bring out the best of superstar Rajinikanth. They are planning to use motion capture technology to shoot some of the important portions of the Tamil film. Motion capture technology was earlier used in Rajinikanth's animated filmKochadaiiyaan.
8. Amitabh Bachchan will also make an appearance in the film.
If you though Arnold and Rajinikanth were enough to make things big, then hold your breath. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has also been roped in to play a pivotal role. Amitabh and Rajini have shared screen space in several films. They were last seen together in 1985 film Geraftaar.
9. AR Rahman will give the music for the film.
Rahman will carry forward his association with Shankar again. The Academy Award winning composer will start recording the first song of the movie soon.
10. The cast is still being finalised.
While the first one had Aishwarya Rai, all we know British actress Amy Jackson has been chosen as the leading lady for the second instalment. The rest of the cast is still being worked upon. We know with such big names already on the list, the supporting cast cannot be any less.
Article written by Mimansa Shekhar
Via: Indiatimes.com
Date: November 7, 2015
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