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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 Soundarya Ashwin.

"Kochadaiyaan" is said to be India's first film with motion capture technique along the lines of Hollywood films 'Tin Tin' and 'Avatar'....more    

Kochadaiyaan: Rajinikanth begins dubbing, finishes first half

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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...  

Shobana to direct her next venture

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Poda Podi: Climax with a dance performance

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Video: Tamil movie 'Pani Thuli' press meet

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Rajnikanth to play double role in 'Kochadaiyaan'

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Rajini's 'Kochadaiyaan' to be released by year end

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Chat-room love turns to marriage for actress Shobana

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