'Sivaji 3D' Review: Rajinikanth's film raises the standard of Tamil cinema

Cast: Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman and Vivekh

Director: S Shankar

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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  Superstar Rajinikanth was the surprise guest at the trailer launch of 'Sivaji 3D' that was held at the Prasad Labs on August 13, 2012.

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  Rajnikanth's 'Sivaji 3D' is the 3D version of 'Sivaji' movie which was released in 2007.

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  Rajinikanth's 'Sivaji 3D' is expected to hit the screens in September 2012.

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  'Sivaji 3D' will be released in three languages i.e. Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.

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  Superstar Rajinikanth was accompanied by AVM Saravanan, SP Muthuraman, Thotta Tharani, MS Guhan, Arun Guhan and several others at the event.

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  It took around one year to convert 'Sivaji' into 3D, which was released five years ago.

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  Producers stated that around 400 people worked in three shifts to covert the 2D film into 3D. Now a big release is been being planned for the movie.

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  Fans will not have to wait much to see the film as the makers are planning to launch it in maximum possible theatres.

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  Rajinikanth, Shankar and A R Rahman's collaboration worked wonders for the film and it turned out to be a blockbuster in 2007.

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  The producers are happy with the outcome and are looking for a suitable date to release the film.

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  Rajinikanth who has some big budget projects lined-up in the future has his fingers crossed.

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  Rajinikanth having a blast at the trailer launch with other guests.

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With \'Sivaji 3D\', the Tamil film industry is sure to garner a lot of attention from the rest of the world.

Watching superstar Rajinikanth sizzle on screen despite how cliched it appears, as some may call it, is an experience worth a million smiles and the thumping of as many hearts.

Now, watching him recreate the magic in 3D, closer to hands-reach, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Released five years after its original release in 2007, 'Sivaji 3D', with shorter running time, cut down by half an hour, is highly entertaining and three times visually enthralling.

Rajinikanth plays a US-returned software systems architect in the film, named Sivaji, with the sole purpose to give something back to the society. He aspires to build a non-charitable trust through which he wants to set up schools and hospitals for the underprivileged.

However, he's faced with illegitimate and corrupt government officials demanding bribe at every juncture. To add to the woes, he earns the wrath of a local, well-reputed businessman Adiseshan, played by Suman, who becomes his biggest obstacle.

The rest of the story is about one man's fight against corruption to create an equitable society in true 'Rajini' style.

The impeccable conversion from 2D to 3D is truly amazing and at par with Hollywood standards. All those who've always cribbed about the poorly executed Indian 3D films should not miss 'Sivaji 3D' at any cost. Had it not been for the successful collaboration between AVM productions, Prasad EFX and Real Image, this visual wonder wouldn't have been possible.

The opening song 'Balleilakka', featuring Nayanthara, is a treat to watch and so are scenes involving Shriya, who appears prettier than she was originally. It doesn't matter if you're a Rajini fan or not, you're sure to leave the theatre with sore throat from screaming.

Tharani's sets come alive in 3D, while KV Anand's cinematography, originally done using 4k scan, a very high video format resolution, has certainly helped the film look superior in the converted version.

And to top it all, you have moments of Rajinism that you can guiltlessly celebrate with everybody. Be it his trademark walk or the dialogues that he mouths with ease and style or even scenes where he pounds baddies to pulp with one punch may appear cliched, yet entertaining.

And all this happens just few inches away from your eyes and probably with a wave of the hand; you might probably touch the superstar.

Finally, to watch the film in Dolby Atmos, an object-based audio platform, will truly give the audiences a life-like, sensory experience. With 'Sivaji 3D', the Tamil film industry is sure to garner a lot of attention from the rest of the world.

But the biggest question that needs answering is will 'Sivaji 3D' pave the way to the re-conversion of many successful films into 3D? If yes, how many will succeed in the process?

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