'Kochadaiyaan' trailer release date not decided yet
by IANS
Chennai: Soundarya Ashwin, who is busy giving final touches to the most anticipated Tamil period-drama 'Kochadaiyaan' featuring her superstar father Rajinikanth, requests fan not to believe rumours about the film's trailer-release date and wait for the official announcement.

There were rumours that the trailer of 'Kochadaiyaan' was scheduled to release June 10, but she clarified through a tweet: "Hey guys. I (will) connect with you directly. Any updates about movie I will give you. Please don't believe rumours. Have a great day."

Currently in its post-production, Soundarya directed 'Kochadaiyaan' is touted to be India's first motion-capture film made along the lines of 'Tin Tin' and 'Avatar'.

Jointly produced by Eros International and Media One Global Entertainment, the cast also includes Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadi Pinisetty, Deepika Padukone and Jackie Shroff in important roles....more    
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03:32 PM, May 29, 2013

Vendhar movies heads to Geneva for three movies audio launch
by IANS
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11:06 AM, May 29, 2013

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05:08 PM, May 25, 2013

Why 'Kochadaiyaan' trailer didn't make it to Cannes
by IANS
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...  
02:57 PM, May 19, 2013

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07:07 PM, May 11, 2013

Dhanush: Its easier to impress Rajinikanth than my wife
by IANS
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03:27 PM, May 11, 2013

Rajinikanth wants Kamal Haasan to watch  'Kochadaiyaan'
by IANS
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06:41 PM, Apr 25, 2013

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06:19 PM, Apr 21, 2013

Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan to attend Cannes film fest
by IANS
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12:56 PM, Apr 13, 2013

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04:11 PM, Apr 12, 2013

We stand for Sri Lankan Tamils: Sarath Kumar
by IANS
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07:45 PM, Apr 02, 2013

Tamil actor Vijay regrets not being part of fast
by IANS
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04:47 PM, Apr 02, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' trailer to be released at Cannes
by IANS
However, the Cannes film festival is scheduled between May 15 and May 26. ...  
03:48 PM, Apr 02, 2013