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...
07:02 PM, Aug 21, 2012
Superstar Rajinikanth has asked those behind the 3D version of his blockbuster film 'Sivaji' to release it before Diwali, after he learnt that Vijay's 'Thupakki' and Suriya's 'Maatraan' is a Diwali release. According to sources, Rajini felt that his film should not pose a hindrance to the collection of the film, which stars two young actors in the lead. Hence, he has placed a request before AVM Productions, the producers...
11:30 AM, Aug 20, 2012
New Delhi: Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the music rights of superstar Rajinikanth starrer 'Kochadaiyaan', an upcoming Tamil period film. Directed by Soundarya R Ashwin, the films also stars Deepika Padukone, Shobana, Rukmini Vijayakumar, Jackie Shroff among others. "We are extremely excited to be associated with one of the biggest projects that not only appeals to the audiences in the south but to fans all over the world. With such...
12:10 PM, Aug 17, 2012
With Rajinikanth's 'Sivaji' gearing up to release in 3D and him working on 'Kochadaiyaan' that's a period animated entertainer that will also release in 3D, its now said that the Superstar of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth, will be the first Indian to act in four formats of films, black and white, color, 3D and animation! It may be mentioned, his 'Kochadaiyaan' was also supposed to be the first Indian film to...
12:45 PM, Aug 16, 2012
With the much awaited 'Kochadaiyaan' nearing completion, its makers are planning big to promote the movie, especially among the children. It has always been a formula of Superstar Rajinikanth to satisfy children with his films, for he believes that children can bring elders to cinema halls. In line with this, caps, t-shirts and key chains with 'Kochadaiyaan' logo and Rajini's picture will be out in the market soon, to attract...
12:37 PM, Aug 10, 2012
Initially, Rajinikanth joined hands with KS Ravikumar for magnum opus 'Rana' and fell terribly sick after the launch puja of the film following which he took ailment in foreign countries. The ace actor recovered from some serious illnesses to the relief of millions. Following this he joined hands with his daughter, Soundarya Ashwin, for 'Kochadaiyaan' that is written by KS Ravikumar again. Several rumors cropped up that 'Kochadaiyaan' is a...
03:35 PM, Aug 06, 2012
Everything connected to 'Kochadaiyaan', Superstar Rajinikanth's next flick, is of top notch. The film which is being made on 3D using performance capturing technology, is now being equipped with state-of-the-art sound. "Thrilled and honored to work with the stereoscopic team of Avengers, Thor, Titanic 3d, Avatar, STEREO D for 'Kochadaiyaan',", wrote the film's director Soundarya R Ashwin on her Twitter page. Meanwhile, efforts are on to come out with few...
01:22 PM, Aug 01, 2012
Refuting media reports that she would be part of Shankar's forthcoming film 'I', Bollywood starlet Deepika Padukone has said that no such development was in the pipeline. Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, the actress, who is making her Kollywood debut with Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan', said, "I got a google alert about it, but they are all rumours. I am not doing Shankar's film." There was a buzz...
11:15 AM, Jul 26, 2012
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone says she is not part of southern filmmaker Shankar's next film. Denying rumours that she might star in the director's movie opposite southern actor Vikram, Deepika told IANS: "I got a Google alert about it, but they are all rumours. I am not doing Shankar's film." Produced by Aascar Ravichandran, Shankar's film features Amy Jackson opposite Vikram, who was seen with Aishwarya Rai in Mani Ratnam's...
04:22 PM, Jul 24, 2012
New Delhi: Karbonn will be making special edition phones for Rajinikanth's forthcoming movie Kochadaiyaan. For this, Karbonn has a tie-up with Eros and Mediaone, the distributor of the film, to make five lakh phones as part of its Kochadaiyaan mobile range. Kochadaiyaan mobiles will have exclusive screensavers and images from the film along with the trailer and the signature tune. And they will also have Rajinikanth's signature on them. These...
11:47 AM, Jul 17, 2012
Tamil: Everyone in the industry has something to admire about Rajinikanth. And for Deepika Padukone, the heroine of the Superstar's next venture Kochadaiyaan, it is the Thalaivar's enthusiasm that has garnered her attention. "The energy and enthusiasm Rajini gets when the director says 'action' is stunning. He is like a child. I had not seen such bubbliness in any other actor," says the Bollywood diva. "Rajini never misses a chance...
05:55 PM, Jul 12, 2012
The division between north and south cinema is diminishing. While south actors are keen on setting a pan Indian image, still being a star down south, those in B-town seem to be open in doing roles down south. Recently we saw Jackie Shroff foraying in Tamil cinema, he also bagged a role along with the Superstar in 'Kochadaiyaan'. Now the latest buzz is that another ace star, Sanjay Dutt, will...
10:26 PM, Jul 06, 2012
Chennai: The much-anticipated multi-lingual Rajinikanth-starrer, 'Kochadaiyaan,' will be released this year end, with the producers planning multi-city premieres besides unveiling the audio in Tokyo, where the popular star has good fan following. "The music release of the film is planned in Tokyo and multi-city premieres of the film are being planned across Los Angeles, London and India. The film is scheduled to release towards the end of the year," producers...
01:12 PM, Jul 03, 2012
The art department of Superstar Rajinikanth's next 'Kochadaiyaan' is probably the biggest among the films that were made in the recent times, one has to say. More than 150 members are part of the team, led by art director Velu. "Director Soundarya R Ashwin handpicked 42 students from the Fine Arts College in Chennai for the task. Besides this, 50 experienced persons from Kumbakonam Fine Arts College and 60 Concept...
04:14 PM, Jun 30, 2012
Grapevine is abuzz that Superstar Rajinikanth's magnum opus 'Kochadaiyaan' is the story of three kings, played by Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff and Nassar. Rajini will be seen as a devotee of Lord Shiva in this 3D flick. He will be seen in two roles, that of father and son. It is said that the film will capture a war between these three kings through various generations and while the father Rajini...
10:03 PM, Jun 22, 2012
Things can't get bigger than this for Kollywood. Apparently for the first time in the history of Tamil cinema, post-production works for Superstar Rajinikanth's forthcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan' are taking place in three countries. According to Dr Murali Manohar, who is co-producing the film, "Shooting is over and we are busy with post-production. Works are currently going on in London, Hong Kong and Los Angeles." A team led by director Soundarya...
04:46 PM, Jun 05, 2012
The super hit 'Ayan' combination of Suriya Sivakumar, KV Anand and Harris Jayaraj is back, this time around with 'Maatraan' a high voltage action entertainer. The film stars Suriya and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. As soon as the film went on floors the biggest talk of town was of how many characters Suriya will play in this film. While some debated that he will portray five roles, many...
11:20 AM, May 16, 2012
Aadhi is in a state of shock, a pleasant one of course. The 'Eeram' and 'Mirugam' actor is back from Kerala, where he shot with Superstar Rajinikanth for 'Kochadaiyaan', directed by Soundarya R Ashwin. "The Superstar was present when my first scene was shot. I was so nervous. But he made me feel at ease," recalls Aadhi, who is unable to hide his excitement. "I am still not ready to...
06:27 PM, Apr 27, 2012
It was earlier reported that the cast and crew of Superstar Rajinikanth's magnum opus, 'Kochadaiyaan', were shooting at the renowned Chitranjali studio. The latest is that they are now canning at Mollywood's top notch star Mohanlal's studio Vismaya Max Studio! The post production work is taking place in a full swing in this studio that has all the amenities required to edit an animation flick. The place is a media...
02:57 PM, Apr 25, 2012
New Delhi: Quashing reports that he was going to compensate for the losses incurred by distributors who had released the Dhanush-starrer '3', actor Rajinikanth clarified that he was not involved in any way in the movie which was directed by his daughter Aishwarya R Dhanush. Rajinikanth, who is currently in Kerala shooting for his next flick 'Kochadaiyaan' " directed by his other daughter Soundarya " issued this clarification for distributors...
04:52 PM, Apr 21, 2012
