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Superstar Rajinikanth Praises Superstar Mahesh’s ‘Spyder’

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Superstar Mahesh’s latest outing, ‘Spyder’ an Action Entertainer in the Direction of AR Murugadoss, Produced by NV Prasad under NVR Cinema LLP, Reliance Entertainment, presented by Tagore Madhu released yesterday worldwide in Telugu & Tamil languages. ‘Spyder’ registered huge openings on its release day and is cruising ahead with Superhit talk.

Superstar Rajinikanth watched ‘Spyder’ in a special screening. Speaking about the film Superstar Rajinikanth said, ” Film is very good. Film has good message along with superb action part. Murugadoss handled the subject very well. Mahesh Babu gave an extra ordinary performance. I congratulate entire unit of ‘Spyder’ for delivering such a superb film.”

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Rajinikanth extends support to PM Modi’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’

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Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said he extends his full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement, adding that “cleanliness is godliness”.

“I extend my full support to our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modiji’s Swachhata Hi Seva mission. Cleanliness is godliness,” Rajinikanth tweeted.

Earlier this week, Modi had written personalised letters to celebrities, industrialists and noted personalities to enlist their support for the initiative.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Modi said Swachhata is for each of us to practice.

He also said the days leading up to Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 be about “encouraging widespread participation in cleanliness initiatives across the country.”

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Baasha’ to be screened at Fantastic Film Fest

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Superstar Rajinikanths Tamil blockbuster “Baasha”, in which he played an auto-rickshaw driver and a don, will be screened at the 12th edition of the Fantastic Film Festival, it was announced on Monday.

The digitally remastered version of “Baasha” will be screened at the fest.

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the US, specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world.

At the fest, some popular Indian films have been screened over the years.

Last year, Kamal Haasan’s Tamil thriller “Aalavandhan” was screened and it was received extremely well.

According to a statement, “Baasha” will be screened at the fest on September 24 and September 26.

This year the fest will take place between September 21-28.

“Baasha”, directed by Suresh Krishna, is one of the biggest hits of Rajinikanth’s career.

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Will join Rajinikanth if he enters politics: Kamal Haasan

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Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, amidst news that he is planning to launch his own party, has said he would be willing to join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if he takes the political plunge.

“Rajini and I have been discussing professional matters. If he joins politics, it won’t be difficult for us to discuss politics. I will join him provided he enters politics. We have been rivals on the professional front, but we always consult over key issues,” Haasan said on Friday, while addressing questions on video by a leading Tamil daily.

Asked if he has decided a date to launch his party, he said: “It should be decided without any hurry.”

Haasan added that the day he plans to announce his party, it may “coincide with a revolution”.

Over the last few months, Haasan has been very vocal about the current state of politics in Tamil Nadu.

Haasan has been dropping hints about taking the political plunge.

Earlier this month, Haasan had held talks with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and had told reporters that they had also discussed the state of politics in Tamil Nadu.

He also clarified that his colour is definitely not saffron when asked about his plans for any political affiliation.

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Kaala is the fastest shot Rajini’s Flick

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Superstar Rajinikanth signed one more film for PA Ranjith after the release of Kabali. The movie has been titled Kaala and Rajini essays the role of a gangster in this action drama. Rajini started shooting for the film in Mumbai recently and 70% of the film’s shoot has been wrapped up already. Kaala is the fastest shot film among Rajinikanth’s movies and the entire shoot of the film has been aimed to be wrapped up by the last week of October.

There are talks that Rajinikanth is all set to make his debut into politics and is in plans to wrap up his film commitments. The actor even completed the entire work for 2.0 which has been aimed for January 25th 2018 release. Rajinikanth who has been unwell for sometime is said to recovered completely and is shooting for Kaala. Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Nana Patekar and Eswari Rao played other crucial roles in Kaala which is produced by Wunderbar Films.

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Much awaited film’s audio launch in Dubai

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Superstar Rajinikanth’s 2.0, a follow up to the 2010 blockbuster science fiction thriller Robot, is one of the tentpole films set for release next year. The film’s shoot has been wrapped up and the extensive post production activities are currently underway in various renowned studios.

According to the latest reports, the audio launch of 2.0 is likely to be held in October. The makers are sketching out grand plans to organise the event in Dubai amidst lavish arrangements. Tipped to be the costliest Indian film ever, 2.0 stars Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in important roles.

Hitmaker Shankar is the director and Lyca Productions Banner is the production unit behind this magnum opus.

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Rajinikanth’s daughter evasive on his political plunge

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Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is unsure about her father superstar Rajinikanth’s entry into politics, says he will decide when it’s time.

Over the last few months, Rajinikanth has on several occasions hinted at an imminent political plunge. However, he didn’t give himself a deadline yet.

Prodded about the superstar’s rumoured entry into politics, Soundarya told IANS here: “I think I’ll just say what dad had said in the fans meet. When it’s time for war, he will get in the battlefield.”

In May this year, while addressing a large gathering of his fans, Rajinikanth made it clear that it’s not quite the time yet for his political entry.

“I have my profession, my job. I have some responsibilities and you have your jobs. Go back to your respective places and do your job. Let’s meet when it’s time for the war,” Rajinikanth had said amidst thunderous applause from fans.

At the same event, he had also said: “If it’s God’s will, I will join politics.”

However, he clarified his support is for no party or individual.

He demanded that the system be “changed”.

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AR Murugadoss to direct Superstar

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AR Murugadoss is undoubtedly one of the top directors of South Indian cinema. All his films have interesting plot which have been tipped with a strong social message. During his recent media interaction, AR Murugadoss revealed that he has narrated a script to Superstar Rajinikanth and the movie will start rolling once Rajinikanth wraps up the shoot of Kaala. He also said that the pre-production work of the project is happening and the schedules of the film are being planned.

Murugadoss revealed that he is also in plans to direct a straight Bollywood movie and he narrated a script to Salman Khan which impressed him. But Murugadoss needs to wait for Salman to wrap up all his commitments. Murugadoss is currently busy with the post-production work of Spyder which has been aimed for September 27th release during Dasara. Mahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh are the lead actors in the movie and NV Prasad, Tagore Madhu bankrolled the big budget action thriller.

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2.0 Telugu rights snapped for a Massive Price

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Sensational director Shankar is making news with the sequel of Robo, which has been titled 2.0. Superstar Rajinikanth is the lead actor in the movie and the entire shoot of the film has been wrapped. Shankar wanted ample time to wrap up the post-production work as the movie has enough dose of VFX work. 2.0 is said to be the costliest ever film made in Indian cinema and the makers spent Rs 400 crores on the movie. The film too has been carrying huge expectations and has been slated for early next year release.

The makers have been quoting Rs 80 crores for the Telugu theatrical rights across AP and Telangana alone. Producer Sai Korrapati has been leading the race however the update says that the deal has been closed. Top distribution house Global Cinemas along with Lyca Productions will release the film across AP and Telangana. The makers have not disclosed the exact price of the deal. AR Rahman is the music composer and Lyca Productions are bankrolling this prestigious project. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is the lead antagonist and Amy Jackson is the heroine.

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Shankar in plans to wrap 2.0 with a song

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Sensational filmmaker Shankar is one among the leading directors of Indian cinema. Known for his grand visuals and VFX, he is all set for the sequel of Robo which has been titled 2.0. The shoot of the film is in final stages and the post-production work is currently on cards. Rajinikanth and Amy Jackson are the lead actors in the movie and Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar is the lead antagonist. The makers revealed that the entire shoot of the movie has been wrapped up except a song which will be shot next month in Chennai.

AR Rahman is busy composing the last song and a massive set is being erected. Surprisingly the song will be shot for 12 days and it is a romantic number on Rajini and Amy. Amy Jackson has been asked 10 days to reharse for the song and Bosco master is the choreographer. The song will be shot with an interesting concept and is expected to be one of the highlights of the film. Lyca Productions bankrolled 2.0 which is all set for January 2018 release.

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Distributor of ‘Baahubali 2’ & ‘2.0’ for SPYder?

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After the phenomenal success of Baahubali franchise across India, especially in Hindi circuit where the second part emerged as the highest grosser of All Time, Bollywood filmmakers are keenly watching at potential South films that have pan-India appeal. Besides Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘2,0’, Mahesh Babu’s ‘SPYder’ has been identified as one such film that has the capability of breaking the language barrier.

AA Films, the noted Bollywood distribution firm owed by Anil Thadani, which hit a goldmine by distributing Baahubali 2’s Hindi version, has now acquired the Hindi rights of Spyder, as per a leading national media house. It may be noted that the same firm had earlier came on board to distribute ‘2.0’ across North India.

For the unknown, Anil Thadani of AA Films is a business partner and close friend of Karan Johar, which itself is an explanation enough for his interest in South biggies. Karan Johar’s brand image and acumen in promoting films, coupled with Thadani’s grip on distribution side, will surely help the aforementioned Bollywood biggies in having a wider release as well as grabbing attention of Bollywood folks.

SPYder is on its way to hit screens on September 27, 2017.

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Rajinikanth’s selfie video goes viral

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A selfie video featuring superstar Rajinikanth, who is currently holidaying in the US, has gone viral on social media.

In the video, Rajinikanth is seen self-recording and it is quite evident that it’s his first time as he innocently asks his driver: “Is the red button on?”

Rajinikanth along with his daughter Aishwarya left for the US last month for a regular medical check-up.

He is expected to return home in a couple of weeks.

On the career front, he has completed the first schedule shooting of his upcoming Tamil film “Kaala”.

The 67-year-old will return to the sets of “Kaala”, in which he plays a slum-lord-turned-gangster, later this month.

“Kaala” reunites Rajinikanth and “Kabali” director Pa. Ranjith.

The film, which also stars Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Pankaj Tripathi, Samuthirakani and Sakshi Aggarwal, is being bankrolled by actor-producer Dhanush.

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Rajinikanth urges TN government for positive outcome on tax row

As theatres across Tamil Nadu remained shut for the third day in a row on Wednesday over double taxation, Abirami Ramanathan, President of Tamil Nadu Film Chamber of Commerce, said a positive outcome can be expected soon from the ongoing protest. Even megastar Rajinikanth urged the government to consider the plea.

Ramanathan said: “The government has listened to all our demands. We are hopeful of a positive outcome. Theatres should operate from tomorrow or Friday.

Megastar Rajinikanth also urged the state government to take a decision for the industry’s benefit by doing away with the additional 30 per cent entertainment tax that it is levying over and above the GST rate of 28 per cent.

“Keeping in mind the livelihood of lakhs of people in the Tamil film industry, I sincerely request the Tamil Nadu government to seriously consider our plea,” Rajinikanth tweeted on Wednesday.

Veteran Kamal Haasan, who had expressed his views on the issue earlier this week, thanked Rajinikanth for his appeal.

“Thanks Rajni avaragaLay for voicing your concern. Let’s request first as gentlemen should. Then we shall see,” Kamal tweeted.

Earlier, he had said: “Filmmaking in the state has been made difficult deliberately. There are further tortures and systemic corruption that the film industry has to endure under this regime.”

Kamal had also pointed out that neighbouring southern states have not levied additional tax on cinema over and above the GST.

“In Kerala, the film industry requested Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and he, through his Finance Minister, quickly announced that Kerala will not be levying any more taxes on the already beleaguered film business,” he said.

“Karnataka has gone even further to facilitate the well-being of the film industry. Telangana and Andhra are also doing their best for their film industries,” he added.

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‘2.o’ team hopes India has more 3D screens for film’s release

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The team of megastar Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil science-fiction action drama “2.o” is hopeful of converting as many screens as possible into 3D for the release of the film, says Raju Mahalingam, creative head of Lyca Productions.

“2.o”, a sequel to Rajinikanth’s 2010 Tamil blockbuster “Enthiran”, has been completely shot in 3D.

Talking about the need to have more 3D screens, Mahalingam told reporters here on Wednesday: “The film has been shot in 3D, and on a budget of Rs 400 crore. As of now we have only 1500 3D screens in India as opposed to over 10,000 in China. We hope to have more screens converted into 3D and ready for the release of ‘2.o’.”

“We have already initiated talks with Chinese distributors. We are planning big release in China as well,” he said.

Well-known distributor Tirupur Subramaniam said Tamil Nadu will have more 3D screens ready for the release of “2.o”.

“Theatre owners are kicked about ‘2.o’. We hope to have over 300 screens converted into 3D for the release of the film. As a Tamilian, I really wish the film does more business than ‘Baahubali 2’,” Subramaniam said.

Slated for release next year, “2.o” is directed by Shankar, who has teamed up with Rajinikanth for the third time.

The film, which will be released in Telugu and Hindi, also stars Akshay Kumar as the antagonist, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Adil Hussain.

Mahalingam also confirmed that Lyca Productions won’t take up new projects until there’s clarity on the tax situation in Tamil Nadu.

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Photo featuring Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar from ‘Kaala’ goes viral

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A photograph showing superstar Rajinikanth and actor Nana Patekar bonding on the set of upcoming Tamil film “Kaala”, being directed by Pa. Ranjith, has gone viral on social media.

Sporting a happy smile, Rajinikanth and Nana are seen with arms around each other in the image.

In the film, Rajinikanth and the “Ab Tak Chhappan” star will be seen locking horns.

Nana Patekar plays a ruthless politician, while Rajinikanth will take him head on in the role of a slum lord-turned-gangster.

Having been shot for over a month in Mumbai, the film’s shoot will next shift here from July 10.

The next schedule of “Kaala” will be shot in a replica of Dharavi slum set.

The film, produced by Dhanush, also stars Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Pankaj Tripathi, Samuthirakani and Sakshi Aggarwal.

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Rajinikanth to undergo medical checkup in US

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Superstar Rajinikanth has left for the US for a medical checkup, a source said.

“Rajini sir left to the US with his daughter Aishwarya last night (Wednesday). He has gone for a regular medical checkup. They will be back in mid-July,” a source close to the actor told IANS.

The source clarified that Rajinikanth is “absolutely fine”.

He has completed the first schedule shooting of his upcoming Tamil film “Kaala”. The 67-year-old will return to the sets of “Kaala”, in which he plays a slum-lord-turned-gangster, in July.

“Kaala” reunites Rajinikanth and “Kabali” director Pa. Ranjith.

The film, which also stars Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi, Anjali Patil, Pankaj Tripathi, Samuthirakani and Sakshi Aggarwal, is being bankrolled by actor-producer Dhanush.

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Superstar and team to embark on a worldwide tour

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There is no shadow of doubt that marketing is key to success for any film in the current era. In fact , aggressive promotions are helping films big-time to emerge as commercial blockbusters at the box office. This is the reason why production houses are shelling out huge money bags for the promotional activities. Audience have already witnessed the grandiose promotional campaign held by Baahubali team.

Now, the makers of India’s biggest blockbuster 2.0 are chalking out huge plans to promote the film aggressively. Reportedly, 2.0 team will embark on a huge promotional tour very soon to take the film deep into the audience. Rajinikanth and team will travel to different cities across the world and will interact with the media and audience there.

It is well known that 2.0 will be releasing in many languages and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to promote the film across the world. The audio launch will be held in a grand manner in Dubai in October. The trailer will be unveiled on December 12th coinciding with Rajinikanth’s birthday.

Directed by Shankar, 2.0 is a sequel to the blockbuster sci-fi thriller Robot. Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson are playing crucial roles in the film.

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Will inform when I decide: Rajinikanth on political entry

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Superstar Rajinikanth, who is rumoured to be planning a political entry soon, said he has been in discussions with political leaders and will announce when things are finalised.

However, he didn’t clarify the purpose and nature of his meetings with political leaders.

“I don’t deny meeting them. We are in discussion and I will make an announcement when things are finalised,” Rajinikanth told reporters at the airport here on Thursday.

Earlier this week, Rajinikanth met members of the Hindu Makkal Katchi at his residence here.

Last month, while addressing a large gathering of his fans, Rajinikanth said he will choose the path of politics if “God willing”.

“God decides what we have to do in life at every phase. Right now, he wants me to be an actor and I’m fulfilling my responsibility. If God willing, I will enter politics tomorrow. If I enter, I will be very truthful and will not entertain people who are in this to make money. I won’t work with such people,” he had said.

On the career front, Rajinikanth is currently shooting for Tamil gangster film “Kaala”.

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2.0 Audio to be Unveiled in Dubai

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Sensational director Shankar is all set with the country’s costliest film 2.0 which is said to be the sequel for Robo. Featuring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in the lead roles, some top class technicians are said to be on board for the project. The principle shoot of the film has been wrapped up recently and Shankar is said to have enough time to wrap up the post-production work. Shankar is said to take the film to the next level with the promotions.

A massive event will be planned and it will take place in Dubai during October. The guestlist will sure leave everyone in surprise and 2.0 is said to be high on VFX. AR Rahman is composing the music and Lyca Productions invested huge on the movie. 2.0 has been slated for Republic Day 2018 release.

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My kids are thrilled about my role in ‘Kaala’: Eswari Rao

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Actress Eswari Rao is extremely tight-lipped about her character in superstar Rajinikanths upcoming Tamil gangster drama “Kaala”, but she says her kids and family are thrilled for her.

“My kids are really happy for me and so is my family. They are thrilled that I’m part of this project. I really can’t talk about my role. All I can say is that I’m excited about this opportunity,” Eswari told IANS.

In the film, being directed by Pa. Ranjith, she is rumoured to be paired with Rajinikanth.

Popular for playing character roles in Telugu cinema, this is her first time collaboration with the superstar.

Having completed its Mumbai schedule, the shoot will next commence in the city soon.

Rajinikanth plays a slum lord-turned-gangster in the film, which also stars Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar, Anjali Patil, Samuthirakani and Pankaj Tripathi.

The project marks the second time collaboration of Ranjith and Rajinikanth after last year’s “Kabali”.

Dhanush is bankrolling the film, and he is rumoured to be playing a cameo in the film.

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