Kochadaiyaan

Why 'Kochadaiyaan' trailer didn't make it to Cannes

Chennai: The trailer of Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan', which was supposed to be unveiled at the ongoing Cannes film festival, was called off at the last minute because the team is still working on the final output of the trailer.

"(The) trailer (is) shaping out well. (I'm) working on more surprises. All efforts are going in to release it as soon as possible," posted the film's director Soundarya Ashwin on her Twitter page.

According to a source from the film's unit: "We were all set to go to the festival, but our director was not happy with the final output of the trailer. She didn't want an unsatisfactory trailer to be released at the festival and, therefore, opted out of the festival".

Rajinikanth, who was supposed to attend the festival to promote his film, also cancelled his plans....more    

AR Rahman in awe of 'Kochadaiyaan'

Chennai: Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, who managed to have a glimpse of one of the songs from superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan', describes it as "epic". "(I) had a sneak preview of Rajini sir's motion capture results for one of the songs from 'Kochadaiyaan'. (It) looks like animation on steroids! Epic," posted Rahman on his Twitter page. Rahman has composed the music for the film, directed by Rajini's daughter...  

Rajinikanth wants Kamal Haasan to watch 'Kochadaiyaan'

Mumbai: In what could be regarded as a major departure from the custom, Kamal Hassan is all set to view his friend and professional rival Rajinikanth's latest film, the long awaited 'Kochadaiyaan'. The film is crucial for Rajinikanth as it would be his first after his hospitalization two years ago. The film adopts a new form of storytelling known as the Motion Capture technique where all of the Tamil superstar's...  

'Kochadaiyaan' First Look: Rajinikanth is back

New Delhi: Trade analyst and film journalist Taran Adarsh has tweeted Rajinikanth's new look in his forthcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan'. Soundarya R Ashwin is the director of the film while Deepika Padukone is the heroine. ...  

Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan to attend Cannes film fest

Mumbai: Megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth will come together in a most unexpected way at the upcoming Cannes International Film Festival in May. While Amitabh will represent his first Hollywood film 'The Great Gatsby' in Cannes, Rajinikanth will be unveiling the trailer of his new film 'Kochadaiyaan' at the fest. Murli Manohar, co-producer of the southern film, confirmed Rajinikanth's presence in Cannes at the same time as the Big B....  

Rajinikanth to play dual roles in 'Kochadaiyaan'

Buzz is that superstar Rajinikanth will be seen playing dual roles in the film, the roles of both a father and a son. Father is named 'Kochadaiyaan', who is the lieutenant and a close friend of the ruler of a kingdom. He is a highly talented, bold, courageous, shrewd and multifaceted individual. Just as much as his powerful battling skills is portrayed, his artistic performances are also equally highlighted in...  

'Kochadaiyaan' to be screened at the Cannes festival

The movie will have actors Deepika Padukone and Shobana in key roles. ...  

I am not doing a film with Rajinikanth: Resul Pookutty

Resul Pookutty won the Academy Award for best sound mixing for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. ...  

Its an all thumbs up for Tamil film 'Kochadaiyaan'

The film which stars superstar Rajinikant has visual effects by Soundarya. ...  

Rajinikanth watches edited copy of 'Kochadaiyaan'

The movie which is in its post production phase will also feature actors Deepika Padukone and Shobana in key roles. ...  

Rajinikanth is not part of KV Anand's next

Reacting to rumours that he has roped in superstar Rajinikanth for his next Tamil film, KV Anand reacted said it is not true. ...  

'Kochadaiyaan' is set for a Tamil New Year release

'Kochadaiyaan' will star actor Deepika Padukone and Rajinikanth in the lead roles. ...  

Rajinikanth is humble, passionate: Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone considers herself lucky for getting a chance to work with Rajinikanth in 'Kochadaiyaan'. ...  

Kochadaiyaan: KS Ravikumar is no more a part of it

Director KS Ravikumar has cleared the air on the latest buzz that he is no more part of Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiyaan'. It was Ravikumar who had penned the film's script, besides supervising the project and helping out director Soundarya R Ashwin in its making. However, a few days ago it was said that director Madhesh has been appointed as the direction-supervisor, replacing Ravikumar. Clarifying on the issue, Ravikumar said, "The...  

Kochadaiyaan: Rajinikanth's passion inspires Deepika

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone teamed up with southern superstar Rajinikanth in Tamil movie 'Kochadaiyaan' and says he inspired her a lot with his dedication and passion while shooting for the film, which experiments with performance-capturing technique. "Working with him in 'Kochadaiyaan' was very inspiring for the kind of energy he brings to the sets even after working for so many years... he has that passion one can easily see...  

Kochadaiyaan: Each scene shot with 48 cameras

With Superstar Rajinikanth's much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' in its final stages of completion, some interesting details about the movie are emerging out. Since the film was shot using performance capture technology, 48 cameras were used to shoot each and every scene. "The 48 cameras captured performance of artistes 48 angles," say sources in the know. "Actors are required to wear a mask (where cameras were installed) to shoot most of the...  

Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiyaan' release date postponed?

Looks like the much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' starring Rajinikanth might not hit the screens on the Superstar's birthday on December 12. For delay in the post-production works might make the film to see the light of the day on Pongal, that is by the second week of January 2013. "Since this is the first Tamil film to be made on 3D using performance capturing technology, intense post-production work is required. A...  

Rajini to play Lord Krishna in Tamil 'Oh My God'?

Even as his 'Kochadaiyaan' is nearing completion, rumour mills are working overtime suggesting what would be the next project of Superstar Rajinikanth, the numero uno actor of Tamil cinema. One such theory suggests that the Thalaivar might do a cameo, playing Lord Krishna, in the Tamil remake of soon to be released Hindi flick, 'OMG! Oh My God'. Comedy movie, 'OMG! Oh My God' is produced by Akshay Kumar and...  

I am getting offers from Bollywood: Aadi Pinisetty

He's primarily spotted in Tamil films. However, after debuting in Tollywood through his film 'Oka Vichitram', actor Aadi Pinisetty will be seen again by the Telugu audience in his upcoming bilingual 'Gundello Godari'. A film shot around the banks of the river Godavari, the Telugu-Tamil bilingual falls under the genre of adventure, according to the actor. "This is an adventure-based film, which is unusual because not many people have touched...  

'Sivaji' 3D at par with Hollywood films: Rajini

Here is good news for Rajini fans! They need not to wait for the release of 'Kochadaiyaan', to see their Superstar in 3D, as the conversion of his 2007-hit 'Sivaji' into the 3D format is nearly over. The movie is likely to hit the screens in mid-September. Interestingly, the Style Czar was not aware of his movie being converted to 3D until recently. "I thought 'Kochadaiyaan' would be my first...