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Topic started by thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:08:26 2008.

Is this movie really crystallized out, folks?!! Very Happy

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From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:10:20 2008.

The Boss of the Box-Office will soon be back. Months after Sivaji The Boss set the cash registers ringing worldwide, Tamil superstar Rajnikanth [Images] is teaming up with the out-of-the-box director Shankar again.

If top industry sources are to be believed, Shankar will work with Rajnikanth in Robot, which was planned to be shot with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and as producer. But the project apparently did not work out owing to 'creative differences', with Shah Rukh himself confirming the separation. Later, it was reported that Shankar approached Aamir Khan [Images] for the role.

Though the film's thread is not confirmed, the name 'Robot' and widely-speculated media reports suggest the story is about a maverick scientist who creates a robot and later runs into trouble with his pet creation.

When the movie does hit the screen, Shankar, known for his expertise in state-of-the-art film-making technique, could thrill filmgoers, especially Rajnikanth fans wordwide. Film buffs and Rajnikanth fans say if the duo team up again, it could be "explosive".

Sources say a top production house in Mumbai will produce the film, in what could be the most expensive film ever made in India. If Sivaji was shot for a whopping Rs 80 crore (Rs 800 million), the new film is expected to cost more than Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).

According to sources, Shankar has held discussions with the Mumbai production house, which has shown a keen interest in the film with Rajnikanth, the highest-paid actor in the country.

Interestingly, a search on 'Robot-Shanker-film' throws up many actors' names as the heroes of this dream project -- the latest being Ajith of Billa fame in the lead.

When official confirmation comes that Rajnikanth will star in the Shankar film, remember you read it on rediff.com first!
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:12:29 2008.

Rajinikanth replaces Shah Rukh Khan in India's costliest movie

CHENNAI: Digging for gold appears to have become superstar Rajinikanth’s favourite pastime. As if the Rs 80-crore blockbuster Sivaji, The Boss was not enough, filmdom’s money spinning hero has now signed up for India’s costliest movie.

Pegged at Rs 100 crore, director Shankar’s Robot, a science fiction film, will see Rajni replace King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan as hero. London-based Ayngaran International, in which Kishore Lulla-owned Eros International picked up a controlling stake last July, is to produce the film.

Robot will be released in five languages for a global audience. This dream project of Shankar was also to be produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment. In fact, last year, the film had been planned featuring filmdom’s other cash king Shah Rukh Khan.

However, owing to differences between Shankar and SRK on the creative front, as acknowledged by the latter in recent statements, the film was dropped about two months ago. Observers say, given Shankar’s penchant for large canvas presentations the cost of production of Robot could even cross the Rs 100-crore mark, setting a new Indian record.

“Ayngaran and Eros Multimedia will be jointly producing Robot featuring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar. The formal agreements will be signed soon,” Ayngaran International CEO Rohan Manickavasagar told ET on Friday from London.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET_Cetera/Rajnikanth_unseats_SRK_to_swing_Robot/articleshow/2676145.cms
From: Devar Magan on Sat Jan 5 16:13:07 2008.

Robot.. thamiz what are ur views on this project?

many fans are worried
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:15:23 2008.

Robot confirmed!

By Moviebuzz
Saturday, 05 January , 2008, 16:52
Last Updated: Saturday, 05 January , 2008, 17:07

Shankar’s magnum opus, his dream project Robot (its not spelled as Robo) has become a reality. Sources close to Rajnikanth has confirmed that Robot is going to be his next film!
Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia are the producers of Robot. Speaking exclusively to Sify.com, Karunamoorthy, Chairman of Ayngaran International said: “ We are very happy to announce that superstar Rajnikanth, Shankar along with A.R Rahman are coming together again to make Robot, which is going to be made in four languages Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and English.”

Robot is going to be the most expensive film ever made in India. Ayngaran is expected to issue a press statement later today (Jan 5) to formally announce the film. The shoot of the film is likely to start in the summer of 2008, and it will be a dream come true for Shankar. The technicians who will work for the film will be chosen in the next few days while the rest of the star cast will be selected closer to the shoot.

We at sify.com wishes Rajnikanth, Shankar, A.R Rahman, Karunamoorthy and Kishore Lulla all the best to make Robot the ultimate entertainer.
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:30:46 2008.

Well, I think it is just GREAT!

I am honest!
From: cujoo on Sat Jan 5 16:34:04 2008.

I hope everything goes well..... It should be an entertainer not a science fiction movie.
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:38:23 2008.

I am sure both Rajni and Shankar know very well what they are getting into.

I think it will come out good!
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 16:41:52 2008.

I wish they dont start the work before 10A hits the screen.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jan 5 16:50:28 2008.

well, like an Kamal haasan, who always thinks ahead, i too try well if this project realises, and if rajni fans are suddenly convinced and get ready for a (easily understandable)science fiction and if someone comments like"see yaar, rajini is trying something whech even kamal didnt try. advanced hitech robo" ect, i would say, its kamal who did a vikram when nobody even know what computers are...a movie budgeted1 crore, at that time itself aand also earned the investment,eventho flopped with less profit(it ran in kerala)

well thats past. coming to future, if shankar ties to join the hiteck movie maker league i doubt that will happen, given shankar's skillset.

anyways andavar would possibly march as a sensible filmmaker to world cinema with his past records and the future 10A and Marmayogi.

eitherways, tamil cinema is looking more interesting than bolly kudos to robo team(if its happens)
From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 5 20:40:04 2008.

ROBOT ROBO - or RAJNI ROBOFIED

Shankar he is a good presenter,talented director, he is able to make sure that his producer's get there money from the project.
In Hindi they call it " Paisa Vaasul Director"

Sci - Fi are the movies which are ringing big time at Box office world wide for last 5 year or so. The Current Video Game Hi Tech Gene is leaning more towards I Robot kind of the movie.

From Thalivar's Point of view Lets face it How many people are going to accept him in a Role like Mulum Malarum now? Do you think Producer can stay in business after casting the BOSS with his new Salary ? Get Real guys.

Bottomline as a Die Hard Fan of Thalivar.

" Its definetely the boldest move by him in recent years."

I feel Movie will be in line of " I AM A LEGEND" I am excited if its true. But as per me its still not confirmed yet.

FDFS Confirmed

MODS Keep a Lock ready for this thread
From: breadpuli on Sat Jan 5 20:59:31 2008.

I remember that in an old interview Shankar was telling why he and Kamal are not starting the project is because the budget will be too huge and with this different theme whether they can collect that much to make a profit.

That may be why he chose Sharukh as he has the best foreign market.
Now with Sivaji's reach outside Tamilnadu, may be Shankar got the confidence to go ahead with the project with a south Indian hero.
I hope he sticks to his original scripts and does not change it too much for Rajini. Hope it will make waves and give Rajini scope to prove his skills.
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 21:55:12 2008.

i want Aishwarya Rai as the heroine

AISHWARYA RAI ..... SHANKAR..... SIGN HER for ROBOT !!!!
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 5 22:01:00 2008.

Aish not needed...
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 22:18:36 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Aish not needed...

Y not ?? She would add more grandeur to ROBOT
From: Mahen on Sat Jan 5 22:19:25 2008.

Aish r?? married aunty not needed..Shankar is eyeing deepika padukone according to galatta.com...But i doubt she'l sgree..Shankar hasnt learn his lesson even after sivaji, where many bollywood heroines rejected him...I wish he could just go for tamanna..inexpensive n talented...hehe

From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 22:41:16 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Aish r?? married aunty not needed..Shankar is eyeing deepika padukone according to galatta.com...But i doubt she'l sgree..Shankar hasnt learn his lesson even after sivaji, where many bollywood heroines rejected him...I wish he could just go for tamanna..inexpensive n talented...hehe

married aunt va? Aish endrum Olagha Azhagi pa....

Deepika looks like a sappipotha bokanaka.... hope they wont sign her in.... Tamanna va.... no comments

i dun mind Sadha again though ....

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 5 22:41:26 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Aish not needed...

Y not ?? She would add more grandeur to ROBOT

Aish-than heroine a irrukanuma? Ms (now Mrs) World-ku nadika-ve theriyathu. Grandeur-ni solli padathe kedikavaena

From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 22:45:30 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Aish not needed...

Y not ??

She would add more grandeur to ROBOT Very Happy

Aish-than heroine a irrukanuma? Ms (now Mrs) World-ku nadika-ve theriyathu. Grandeur-ni solli padathe kedikavaena Rolling Eyes

Aish ke nadike theriyatha ???

enna pa kamedi pannuringe .... she is by far the best actress in Indian Film Industry [now] who has awesome looks, extraodinaire dance steps, and excellent performance .... did u check her out in Provoked, KKKK, Jeans, Taal, Devdas, Iruvar ?!?! these r some of her powerful films....

i do hope Shankar tries again for her...i would really love to see Aishwarya Rai in Shankar's film again...

and Rajni - Aishwarya Rai ... it doesnt gets better.... Rajini Super Star, Aishwariya Female Super Star

From: Nerd on Sat Jan 5 22:48:28 2008.

pudhu thread pOttAchA.. already 3 pages If the movie materializes we may have 25 versions
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 22:54:00 2008.

Nerd wrote:

pudhu thread pOttAchA.. already 3 pages If the movie materializes we may have 25 versions

this combo again is just dream come true.... its still unbelievable ......

lets discuss on the other crews :

Sets : Sabu Cyril
Camera : Ravi K. Chandran /Manikandan [Anniyan 1]
Lyrics : FULLY by Vairamuthu
Dialogues : Sujatha
Choreographer : Raju Sundram
From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 5 22:56:05 2008.

Ok as Nerd Say ! I just couldn't keep myself away from this thread. every cell of mine is just

My Fantasy Team for this movie.

1) Director : Shankar
2) Asst. Director : Vetrimaran ( NOT THIRUMARAN)
3) Camera : P C Sriram
4) Dialogue : Sujatha for Main Script / Crazy Mohan for Comedy
5) Music : ARR / or / any international musician/ a fresh new talent
6) Costume : Manish or G Armani
7) Villan : Nana Patekar / Sanjay Dutt / any well built or macho person
8) CGI / Animation : DREAM WORKS / VFX Studios
9) Heroine : I prefer if there is none its a subject oriented movie end to end action packed thriller
10) THE ROBOT RAJNI

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 5 23:03:24 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Aish ke nadike theriyatha ??? Laughing

ippothan konjama develop-airukange

I agree that she has had some excellent films like Devdas, KK, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, but she most definitely is not the best actress in the industry (she just has the Ms.World title...others are just as beautiful and dance well too) and she is definitely not so good that Rajini (as in his team for every film) needs to go after and get rejected by her.

Female Superstar-a

Ithellam too too much.

Deepika would be nice.

From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 23:17:20 2008.

Reel Buzz: Rajni to do Shankar’s Robot?

The hottest news that is making rounds in Kollywood is about the teaming up of superstar Rajnikanth and ace director Shankar for the second time.

According to sources the project is Shankar’s dream sci-fi venture Robot which he announced with Shah Rukh Khan a few months ago, since the subject required a national star. The project which was supposed to be produced under Shah Rukh Khan’s home banner Red Chillies was dropped for various logistic problems, which the director himself confirmed.

Now the buzz is that after the stupendous success of Sivaji, it became easier for Shankar to approach the superstar and it is believed that he also completed one sitting of the story narration. While Shankar has confirmed that talks are going on with the superstar, nothing has been finalised. The film is produced jointly by Mumbai-based Eros International and Ayngaran International, an association that was mediated by producer A.M.Ratnam.

If sources are to be believed, this could be the most expensive project ever made in the country. Shankar, who has clout in Mumbai, is trying to rope in the latest Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone to act opposite Rajnikanth. A.R. Rahman has been confirmed as music composer for the film. Official announcements, according to sources, will be made during the silver jubilee function of Sivaji.
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 23:18:29 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Aish-than heroine a irrukanuma? Ms (now Mrs) World-ku nadika-ve theriyathu. Grandeur-ni solli padathe kedikavaena
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 23:20:16 2008.

Nerd wrote:

pudhu thread pOttAchA.. already 3 pages If the movie materializes we may have 25 versions

I dont care how well the movie comes out. I just want this news to BE TRUE for now!

From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 5 23:44:49 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Aish ke nadike theriyatha ??? Laughing

Ithellam too too much. Rolling Eyes

Deepika would be nice. Smile

yenpa en aasaiye kedukeringe

cheri cheri.... lets see who does actually gets this role ...

i just hope its not Shreya....

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 5 23:50:47 2008.

sari sari...keep on dreaming I'll stop
From: Sinthiya on Sun Jan 6 0:48:22 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

i dun mind Sadha again though ....

hehehe.... ...i like Sadha, but not a good combo, at all...
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 6 0:49:43 2008.

I guess we need to know what type of role it is really...

From: breadpuli on Sun Jan 6 0:51:47 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Reel Buzz: Rajni to do Shankar’s Robot?

The hottest news that is making rounds in Kollywood is about the teaming up of superstar Rajnikanth and ace director Shankar for the second time.

According to sources the project is Shankar’s dream sci-fi venture Robot which he announced with Shah Rukh Khan a few months ago, since the subject required a national star. The project which was supposed to be produced under Shah Rukh Khan’s home banner Red Chillies was dropped for various logistic problems, which the director himself confirmed.

Now the buzz is that after the stupendous success of Sivaji, it became easier for Shankar to approach the superstar and it is believed that he also completed one sitting of the story narration. While Shankar has confirmed that talks are going on with the superstar, nothing has been finalised. The film is produced jointly by Mumbai-based Eros International and Ayngaran International, an association that was mediated by producer A.M.Ratnam.

If sources are to be believed, this could be the most expensive project ever made in the country. Shankar, who has clout in Mumbai, is trying to rope in the latest Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone to act opposite Rajnikanth. A.R. Rahman has been confirmed as music composer for the film. Official announcements, according to sources, will be made during the silver jubilee function of Sivaji.

The same (most expensive) is being told about 'Marmayogi' !!
Why this obsession about 'most expensive' stuff !!
Seems the goal is to make the most expensive movie than the best movie

Are these Kamal/Rajini obsessions or media created hype ?

From: Mahen on Sun Jan 6 1:11:32 2008.

Sadha va

She was disappointing in anniyan..She doesnt suit big budget movies..I hope shankar goes for someone fresh and has mass appeal..

My dream team:
cinematography-santhosh sivan/pc sreeram
Editor-sreekar prasad
Dialogue-obviously sujata
Music-obviously ARR
Costume-Manish Malthora
Villain-Big B(unlikely)
Heroine-Katrina KAif/Tamana/Kareena
Stunts---Pls get hollywood or hong kong guys..no more kanal kanan or peter hein pls
Art--Sabu Cyril[/tscii]
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sun Jan 6 1:13:23 2008.

oh MY GOD!!!

SO Rajni in SCI-FI?
From: rookie007 on Sun Jan 6 1:13:49 2008.

Quote:

I dont care how well the movie comes out. I just want this news to BE TRUE for now!

same here ...I am crossing my fingers and waiting for the offical news to be released....
But thinking about our SS, acting in Shanker's Dream Project :::: Son of a #@$#@$#@$#$
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sun Jan 6 1:14:26 2008.

My suggestion would be

SIGN UP

for golden beauties.

Madhuri dixit / Shridevi

They both would rock against rajnikant than any new kid face!

From: Shakthiprabha. on Sun Jan 6 1:17:14 2008.

breadpuli wrote:

The same (most expensive) is being told about 'Marmayogi' !!
Why this obsession about 'most expensive' stuff !!
Seems the goal is to make the most expensive movie than the best movie Smile

Are these Kamal/Rajini obsessions or media created hype ?

Sad plight eh

I think such expensive projects would 'make-good' the investment and reach wider range of audience!!

(now that its a robot movie It can reach even SIBERIA

(or so the sources would say

) )

As per MAKING OF 'BEST MOVIE' I am still not sure.

Lets wait n watch.

From: Shakthiprabha. on Sun Jan 6 1:19:39 2008.

Mahen wrote:

My dream team:

Dialogue-obviously sujata
Villain-Big B(unlikely)
Heroine-Katrina KAif/

I second that!

PRETTY IMPRESSIVE!
From: A.ANAND on Sun Jan 6 1:48:21 2008.

my dream team 4 this movie

camera:nirav shah,ravi k chandran
editing:sreekar prasad
dialogue:sujata
music:solla thevai illa[my god]
heroine:ishwarya
art:sabu sril,sameer chanda
stunt:peter hyne
From: Shakthiprabha. on Sun Jan 6 1:52:50 2008.

kolly,

konkona sen

For that matter,

I DONT MIND

ABHIRAMI
From: buddysathi on Sun Jan 6 3:50:02 2008.

My list....

Hero: Thalaivar
2nd Hero: Vikram
Heroine: Nadhiyaa
2nd Heroine: Tamanna
Cinematography: Nirav shah
Music: ARR
Villian: Thalaivar himself
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Jan 6 5:41:23 2008.

madhuri dixit ok. sridevi? she is already an paati now makeup potta rajinikku akka pola irupaanga
From: dinesh2002 on Sun Jan 6 8:18:53 2008.

cant wait for the official announcements to be made on Jan 11...

then it will be official for us to discuss more on the project... .... this is just so exciting.... !!
From: Raikkonen on Sun Jan 6 10:20:41 2008.

They should just book Yana Gupta, she looks like my 4th girlfriend
From: m_23_bayarea on Sun Jan 6 12:23:09 2008.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

ROBOT Tsunami is striking media!!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v243/rajinifans/ROBOT/

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/01/robot-tsunami-is-striking-media.html
_____________________________

Let's hope this becomes real, soon!
From: Sanjeevi on Sun Jan 6 13:12:30 2008.

Well, Robot is not confirmed yet from Rajni side. According to today's maalaimalar, he is deeply thinking and it will be no woder if he will say no.
From: Prabo on Sun Jan 6 15:59:03 2008.

Sivaji was tailor made for Rajni and was conceived keeping one and only Rajni in mind. Where as Robo was developed keeping no actor (or Kamal) in mind. How Rajni going to fit into this scheme of things will be interesting to wait n watch. Whether Shanker will add Rajni formulas into his dream project or Rajni sans his trademark mannerisms for a Sci_Fi flick or both compensates for each other and give a half baked product like "Vikram" (Sci-Fi + masala), though this movie stands out to be the only Sci-Fi attempt in Tamil(may be "E" also will fall in this genre). Anyway if this project materializes, expectations will be
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Jan 6 16:09:54 2008.

whatever it is, its a good move if rajni agrees
From: Prabo on Sun Jan 6 16:17:20 2008.

No doubt at all. The entire attention will centre at Tamilnadu and it will be the biggest ever release for a Tamil movie exceeding Sivaji. Why should one run after SRK, if we have our own Rajni who can demolish any box office records......Hope announcements r made soon....
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Jan 6 16:22:02 2008.

Prabo wrote:

Why should one run after SRK, if we have our own Rajni who can demolish any box office records
we dunno. sivaaji <<< OSO and we dunno the reach. but thats in shankar's hand. if the story is not as crappy as koi mil gaya and is gripping, it may help in north, to some extent
From: Prabo on Sun Jan 6 16:31:52 2008.

Agreed SRK has more reach, even in Bangaladesh & Pak, but with changing marketing strategy and release strategy(more prints, more screens n more collections), i guess even Rajni can pull it off. Post Sivaji, Rajni has expectations even in north. But, as u said it all depends on Shankers dealing of the subject & Rajni's charisma. I dont expect a kids movie from Shanker/Rajni like KMG or Krissh, no no...It should be far superior
From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 6 17:41:06 2008.

Sakala

Shivaji -was Much better in every single dept against OSO (Copy cat of Karz)

Bollywood has produced very few quality movies compared to any other regional languages in last couple of years.

So Any Good Movie with good Marketing stgys will do the job (Definetely AVM Sucked in this dept). Even people in North want to see beyond hindi.

I feel ROBO or ROBOT will fit the bill only if its just pure Action packed Thriller for New Gene , I personally would pefer Thota Tharani's Sets should be used for much better purpose than mere duets.
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Jan 6 17:46:07 2008.

it maybe a copycat but surely OSO was interesting. I dunno to compare but surely OSO was good. as good as sivaaji. or slightly even better
From: Wibha on Sun Jan 6 17:58:08 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Sakala

Shivaji -was Much better in every single dept against OSO (Copy cat of Karz)

shivaji is a copy cat of all kinds of mass movies...........same old hero doing good and villain attacking......................... OSO atleast changed s'thing in it.................
From: cyouinme on Sun Jan 6 18:09:12 2008.

i have mixed feeling for this moive, but if movie is in line with I AM LEGEND then i am sure it will rise the bar of Tamil Cinema to several levels

* I am an big fan of super star and i liked Sivaji, but Shankar made mockery of CPR, i hope he won't do this kind of mistakes in ROBO

can't wait to watch ROBO, thalaivaaaaaaa

From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 6 19:16:38 2008.

Wibha wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Sakala

Shivaji -was Much better in every single dept against OSO (Copy cat of Karz)

shivaji is a copy cat of all kinds of mass movies...........same old hero doing good and villain attacking......................... OSO atleast changed s'thing in it.................

OSO Atleast Changed what ? Oh yeah 6 packs.. !! End Dig >

From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 6 19:25:07 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

it maybe a copycat but surely OSO was interesting. I dunno to compare but surely OSO was good. as good as sivaaji. or slightly even better

Sakala common. Slightly brightly enna kodumai Saravanan eedu!
From: thamiz on Sun Jan 6 23:44:40 2008.

Sanjeevi wrote:

Well, Robot is not confirmed yet from Rajni side. According to today's maalaimalar, he is deeply thinking and it will be no woder if he will say no.

I think Shankar knows how to come up with a successful movie with Rajni. Rajni should go for it!
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 7 0:18:47 2008.

MADDY wrote:

....and also, i would prefer Ilayaraja as the MD for this project.....period....
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 0:40:07 2008.

If a movie like SIVAJI can become such a big blockbuster, then why not Shankar's Dream Project... I'm positive Shankar's Dream Project was not written with Rajini in mind!

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 7 0:43:46 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

If a movie like SIVAJI can become such a big blockbuster, then why not Shankar's Dream Project... I'm positive Shankar's Dream Project was not written with Rajini in mind! Razz

I was thinking about you when I heard the news on ROBO ! Hope it fulfills your wish unlike sivaji !

A script oriented film rather than a hero oriented film !

If shankar balances both, then it will good. And most important point : Screenplay should be racy !

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 0:46:53 2008.

selvakumar wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

If a movie like SIVAJI can become such a big blockbuster, then why not Shankar's Dream Project... I'm positive Shankar's Dream Project was not written with Rajini in mind! Razz

I was thinking about you when I heard the news on ROBO ! Hope it fulfills your wish unlike sivaji ! Smile

A script oriented film rather than a hero oriented film ! Very Happy

If shankar balances both, then it will good. And most important point : Screenplay should be racy ! Smile

It MUST be a good movie with Rajini just playing the central character, period! All this TAILOR-MADE stuff is gone with SIVAJI!

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 0:48:44 2008.

But bay I dont think that would happen. Shankar would definitely inject some masala into his dream script to please B and C and rajini fans. Thats precisely the reason I don't want this film to materialize

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 0:52:10 2008.

Nerd wrote:

But bay I dont think that would happen. Shankar would definitely inject some masala into his dream script to please B and C and rajini fans. Thats precisely the reason I don't want this film to materialize Razz

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 0:55:04 2008.

And common Rajini will be 60+ when the movie releases and a Sci-fi at that age.. If he plays a robo in the movie it might not look good at all
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 0:56:58 2008.

Let's keep hubbing for the next 2 - 3 years, like we did for SIVAJI with all kinds of expectations, and then _____!
From: rookie007 on Mon Jan 7 1:07:35 2008.

Quote:

And common Rajini will be 60+ when the movie releases and a Sci-fi at that age.. If he plays a robo in the movie it might not look good at all

He might not be playing as a young hero in this movie... maybe just as an old man ..... would ROCK
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:45:27 2008.

Shankar holding talks with Rajini on 'Robot'
PVS - 1/5/2008

Director Shankar has zeroed in on superstar Rajinikanth for his dream project "Robot" after Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan backtracked on his commitment to produce and act in the film.

According to Kollywood sources, it is almost certain that the project will come through with Rajinikanth and an official announcement in this regard is expected to be made on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations of the 2007 topper "Sivaji: the boss".
"Sivaji" was by far the most successful venture of AVM starring Rajini directed by Shankar.

Soon after its release Shankar wanted to take up his pet project "Robot" as he had already gone through the preliminaries after Shah Rukh Khan had given his nod to act and produce the film under SRK's home banner Red Chillies. But the project had to be dropped for some unavoidable reasons and this was confirmed by both Shankar and SRK.

Shankar, however, has not given up his hope and continued to score for a national star of SRK's stature. With "Sivaji" becoming a phenomenal success, Shankar has approached Rajini. And it seems his relentless pursuit and efforts have come to fruition. He is said to have had narrated the story to Rajini. The first round of talks is over. Shankar is reportedly confirmed that further deliberations are under way.

"Robot", a sci-fi venture, will be produced jointly by Mumbai-based Eros International and Ayngaran International. Producer A.M. Ratnam is believed to have helped bring about this collaboration in production through mediation.

Sources also say that with his clout in Mumbai, Shankar is making efforts to get the latest Bollywood sensation, Deepika Padukone, to play the heroine in "Robot".

Whatever the composition of the crew, A.R. Rahman will be the music director for the film as Shankar has already confirmed.

http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=13337

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 7 1:47:50 2008.

Quote:

"Robot", a sci-fi venture, will be produced jointly by Mumbai-based Eros International and Ayngaran International. Producer A.M. Ratnam is believed to have helped bring about this collaboration in production through mediation.

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:49:26 2008.

Rajnikanth set for acting in 'Robo'

2008-01-05 13:33:03 Source : CNBC-TV18

Super star Rajnikanth is now all set for his next film, tentatively titled, 'Robo', reports CNBC-TV18’s Veeragahav.

Just as the superstar's Sivaji mania begins to fade out, Rajnikanth's next reel life avtar is all set to be Director Sankar's Robo. Industry sources say the deal is now final. Director Sankar, who made Sivaji, had initially approached Sharukh Khan. But the deal fell through.

Robo is also expected to take the southern superstar beyond the Vindhyas. The movie will be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. The superstar's Sivaji itself is presently being dubbed in Hindi. Sources say the success of Sivaji in the north Indian markets has inspired plans for a simultaneous Hindi version for Robo.

They also say that Robo will be bigger and more expensive than Sivaji, which was made at a cost of close to Rs 80 crore and earned nearly Rs 100 crore. For the moment though, the Tamil filmworld is all geared up for a grand celebration of Sivaji's success on January 11.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/news/business/rajnikanth-set-for-actingrobo/13/45/319932
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:50:22 2008.

Thamizh, once the project is finalized, let's set up a POLL for this thread, alright!
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:53:03 2008.

Deepika opposite Rajinikanth!
Jan 6, 2008, 06:42

After Shriya, looks like the next heroine to star opposite the Superstar will be Deepika Padukone, the latest sex symbol in Bollywood.

The news of Shankar and the Superstar joining again for Robot has been spreading through Kollywood like a viral virus! Now the latest buzz is that Shankar is keen that Deepika play the leading lady in the film.

It is also heard that Ayngaran International and Eros International will jointly produce this film. Though talks have been going on between Shankar and Rajni, no official announcement has been made. The same is expected to take place at the silver jubilee celebrations of Sivaji.

http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_3564.shtml
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:55:49 2008.

Robot confirmed!

By Moviebuzz
Saturday, 05 January , 2008, 16:52
Last Updated: Sunday, 06 January , 2008, 11:51

Shankar’s magnum opus, his dream project Robot (It's not spelled as Robo) has become a reality. Sources close to Rajinikanth have confirmed that Robot is going to be his next film!

Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia are the producers of Robot. Speaking exclusively to Sify.com, Karunamoorthy, Chairman of Ayngaran International said: "We are very happy to announce that superstar Rajinikanth and Shankar, along with A R Rahman, are coming together again to make Robot, which is going to be made in four languages Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and English.”

Robot is going to be the most expensive film ever made in India. Ayngaran is expected to issue a press statement to formally announce the film.

The shoot of the film is likely to start in the summer of 2008, and it will be a dream come true for Shankar. The technicians who will work for the film will be chosen in the next few days while the rest of the star cast will be selected closer to the shoot.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585005
From: Prabo on Mon Jan 7 3:44:02 2008.

Though this combo seems to be like a magnum opus, i have mixed feeling gor this combo, presence of Rajni in Robot will only add pressure to Shanker to add some Rajni stuffs to please some section and if Shanker wants to give a genuine Sci-Fi thriller should settle for some other actor. Well, imagine Robot having a Rajni intro song praising Tamil makkal and thai kulams Rajni should go in his way and Shanker in his way and if they are going to join hands for commercial reasons, then i would doubt the content of the movie.

If this film materializes its OK and if not also its good. I remember Hindustani(Indian) ran around 50 days in north india and at that time Kamal's film had less expectation in north and the film did well for the story. After that Kamal seemed to do more in Hindi like Chachi 420, Aalavandhan(dubbed), Hey ram, etc....So, Shanker's decision(or Rajni's decision) is crucial.
From: dell_gt on Mon Jan 7 4:05:58 2008.

yea this is really great news... rajni sir sure will rock in robot...
ROBO the future...
From: kamath on Mon Jan 7 4:31:13 2008.

If shanker does robot with rajini, it will be only a rajini film.

Forget sci-fi.
From: cm123 on Mon Jan 7 5:34:03 2008.

Another film befor Robo

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585581
From: cm123 on Mon Jan 7 6:55:37 2008.

Robot - Official statement

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585694
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 7 8:15:20 2008.

Oh boy Oh boy, maama miya

here is my Team

Hero- Emporer of Indian Cinema
Heroine - hmm not sure
Villain - Raghuvaran/Mithun
Music- ARR
Singer - SPB SPB and SPB

Chumma athirumla, I will start buying the tickets already

From: Raghu on Mon Jan 7 8:18:38 2008.

Prabo wrote:

Though this combo seems to be like a magnum opus, i have mixed feeling gor this combo, presence of Rajni in Robot will only add pressure to Shanker to add some Rajni stuffs to please some section and if Shanker wants to give a genuine Sci-Fi thriller should settle for some other actor. Well, imagine Robot having a Rajni intro song praising Tamil makkal and thai kulams Wink

Rajni should go in his way and Shanker in his way and if they are going to join hands for commercial reasons, then i would doubt the content of the movie.

If this film materializes its OK and if not also its good. I remember Hindustani(Indian) ran around 50 days in north india and at that time Kamal's film had less expectation in north and the film did well for the story. After that Kamal seemed to do more in Hindi like Chachi 420, Aalavandhan(dubbed), Hey ram, etc....So, Shanker's decision(or Rajni's decision) is crucial. Confused

i agree with your points,

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Jan 7 8:33:18 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Prabo wrote:

i agree with your points,

hmm...its true.....

imagine having another " ballelaike" in ROBOT??

omg...nightmare!!!

From: Pras on Mon Jan 7 8:35:44 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Raghu wrote:

Prabo wrote:

i agree with your points,

hmm...its true..... Confused

imagine having another " ballelaike" in ROBOT?? Shocked

omg...nightmare!!! Shocked

with a robot nayanthara dancing in it ?

hey, robotleika robotleika ...
annan vantha desam santhra mandalam-daa

From: Raghu on Mon Jan 7 8:38:33 2008.

Prabo

SS Intro in Shivaji was different than the rest of SS films.....
i mean the intro was more realistic than the MASS HERO type of intro , v had in SS other films

so I don't think Shanker would Introduce SS or open the film with a song!

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Jan 7 8:38:42 2008.

Pras wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Raghu wrote:

Prabo wrote:

i agree with your points,

hmm...its true..... Confused

imagine having another " ballelaike" in ROBOT?? Shocked

omg...nightmare!!! Shocked

with a robot nayanthara dancing in it ? Laughing

hey, robotleika robotleika ...
annan vantha desam santhra mandalam-daa

From: kamath on Mon Jan 7 8:39:20 2008.

I think rajni should take a "brave" step of doing a film where there is some substance.

I know his fans will not allow him to but as director mahendran has said he shud go back to roles like 6 to 60, engeyo ketta kural & not run around the likes of shriya still.

I remember reading an interview sometime back wherein rajini had stated that he would love to play a villain in a film.

He can do something similar to "amaithipadai" playing a double role of villain & hero.

Since he has reached a stage where he need not look into only the commercial aspects, maybe he can produce a film himself & try out a new role.

Wishful thinking perhaps but not impossible.

From: Prabo on Mon Jan 7 9:03:10 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Prabo

SS Intro in Shivaji was different than the rest of SS films.....
i mean the intro was more realistic than the MASS HERO type of intro , v had in SS other films

so I don't think Shanker would Introduce SS or open the film with a song!

Well may be like "Mudalvanne Song" in Mudhalvan where iron masked (here Robots) dance

.
Jokes apart my point was not abt the intro song for SS, if a film does not require a hero intro song, Shanker should not compramise for Rajni. Then he will compromise with dialogues, then with fight, then, then....Fianally the movie

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 9:10:40 2008.

cm123 wrote:

Another film befor Robo

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14585581

This is some great news though P.Vasu might screw it up So robo is officially confirmed eh
From: Prabo on Mon Jan 7 9:15:17 2008.

I liked Sivaji with all its plus & minus, including the intro song for SS, though as u said its not an out & out Rajni intro song one would normally see. But, Shanker has given enough statements prerelease of the movie that it would be an complete Rajni movie and it was. Here, Shanker obliged and allowed Rajni to overshadow him. Now, whether Rajni will do the same for Shanker and slip into the character as it requires is the Any way yet another news Rajni+P.Vasu+KB
From: Raikkonen on Mon Jan 7 10:08:32 2008.

Here's hoping for a better effort than Shivaji..
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 7 10:39:22 2008.

i feel this topic will go on and on till the relase of the movie, as it is well known fact that shanker takes on average 2 years to complete a movie, v can expect Robo during the Olympics time
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 12:45:14 2008.

Rajini's Robot production is confirmed by producers
(2008-01-07)

It’s official now. The mystery that surrounded superstar Rajini Kanth’s next project and Shankar’s Robot has finally been divulged with production houses Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia officially announcing that the superstar will star in their next production venture.

The project, Robot, will mean that the trio Rajini-Shankar-Rahman will join hands yet again to recreate the Sivaji magic.

Robot has earlier been in the verge of commencement with Shah Rukh in the lead, however, it died a natural death with opinion differences cropping between Shankar and the Bollywood Badshah.

Robot, the producers claim, is a mammoth venture and will be produced in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and other regional languages. Shankar is said to be finalizing technicians for the visual effects extravaganza, the official announcement of which will be out soon.

As for the superstar, news from reliable sources state that he will feature in a short-duration project produced by Balachander’s Kavithalaya pictures and directed by P. Vasu before Robot’s commencement

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-02/07-01-08-robot.html

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.php?title=512
From: thamiz on Mon Jan 7 13:14:57 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Thamizh, once the project is finalized, let's set up a POLL for this thread, alright!

Sure bay!

Let me know how u wish to set that up! I will do as you wish!

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 13:47:47 2008.

thamiz wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Thamizh, once the project is finalized, let's set up a POLL for this thread, alright! Razz

Sure bay!

Let me know how u wish to set that up! I will do as you wish! Very Happy

Chandramukhi - Subdued role - Not a Super hero or anything...

Sivaji - Surely, a Larger-than-Life role...

Malayalam Remake - From what I read in the reviews, it's mellow for sure...

Robot - Just the opposite, I guess...

Nice switching back and forth!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Jan 7 14:26:59 2008.

sultan?
From: kb on Mon Jan 7 14:34:04 2008.

rumours say. no heroine in the movie..
story goes likes.. rajini meets a a small child and her mother. rajini is the robo
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 14:38:44 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

sultan?

Oh yeah, I forgot... ANIMATION, even better variety!
From: thineshan54321 on Mon Jan 7 16:23:23 2008.

kb wrote:

rumours say. no heroine in the movie..
story goes likes.. rajini meets a a small child and her mother. rajini is the robo

thats retarded... lets not do story speculations again or listen to media's.
From: thineshan54321 on Mon Jan 7 16:26:48 2008.

good to be back in rajni forum again. missed sivaji days for a while. hope we get to see some amazing stuff in ROBOT!
From: cm123 on Mon Jan 7 19:00:09 2008.

Silar ninaipathu pola Robo is not a sudden decission ..

and u guys don't have to worry about age and suitability..

They know how to convince audience..

Check they had discussions before 6 years too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/rajinifans/ROBOT/SS_ROBOTcopy.jpg

It seems budjet was a problem at those days...

First Anniyan was told to Rajini with double act as a Constable and a spilt personality killer, when rajini refused Shankar modified the script suitable for Vikram..
From: Freedom on Mon Jan 7 19:27:17 2008.

Just read from hindu that Nirav Shah is handling the camera. That would be cool!!
From: thamiz on Mon Jan 7 19:45:23 2008.

Freedom wrote:

Just read from hindu that Nirav Shah is handling the camera. That would be cool!!

link please!
From: Freedom on Mon Jan 7 20:31:40 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Freedom wrote:

Just read from hindu that Nirav Shah is handling the camera. That would be cool!!

link please!

This should help

http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/08/stories/2008010858240200.htm
From: RC on Mon Jan 7 20:33:08 2008.

kb wrote:

rumours say. no heroine in the movie..
story goes likes.. rajini meets a a small child and her mother. rajini is the robo

If thats the case, that would similar to Terminator with Rajini doing an Arnold!
From: Mahen on Mon Jan 7 21:06:59 2008.

Nirav shah?kinda disappointed..His work in oram po and billa was nothin to rave about..Nothing outstanding so far as compared to Ravi k chandran, kv anand,pc,ravi varman
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 22:04:22 2008.

Sun TV news-lEyE sollittAinga pOla

From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 7 22:18:51 2008.

cm123 wrote:

Silar ninaipathu pola Robo is not a sudden decission ..

and u guys don't have to worry about age and suitability..

They know how to convince audience..

Check they had discussions before 6 years too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/rajinifans/ROBOT/SS_ROBOTcopy.jpg

It seems budjet was a problem at those days...

First Anniyan was told to Rajini with double act as a Constable and a spilt personality killer, when rajini refused Shankar modified the script suitable for Vikram..

Umm Interesting article. Any idea In which magz this was published ?

Thalaivar Thandavam in 2008 - 2009.

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 23:06:02 2008.

http://www.ayngaran.com/Ayngaran/Ayngaran_Home.html
Shankar has always been saying that its his dream script. Lets see if he really lives up to that or as usual succumbs to pressure. The latter seems to be more possible because of the budget. He MUST please thalaivar fans no matter what. I

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 23:08:43 2008.

Nerd wrote:

http://www.ayngaran.com/Ayngaran/Ayngaran_Home.html
Shankar has always been saying that its his dream script. Lets see if he really lives up to that or as usual succumbs to pressure. The latter seems to be more possible because of the budget. He MUST please thalaivar fans no matter what. I

Ask all Thalaivar fans who want a masala to go on a vacation or something... So that we can see a good movie and a nice performance from Thalaivar!

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 23:09:37 2008.

Well I am OK with both.. But I can't stand the trademark shankar inanities
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 23:10:20 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Thalaivar Thandavam in 2008 - 2009.

The last time Thalaivar was talked abt in 2 - 3 movies at the same time was in 1992... Mannan, Annamalai, Pandiyan, etc... After that, it's been just one movie at a time! Here we're not even done with SIVAJI fully yet, and are already talkin abt 2 other projects!
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 23:16:23 2008.

I really hope that the Vasu film is going to happen.. That way we wont have a lo..ng break after the BOSS
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 23:23:57 2008.

Nerd wrote:

I really hope that the Vasu film is going to happen.. That way we wont have a lo..ng break after the BOSS

No way, you have this unnamed remake movie, SULTAN, and then ROBOT! A lot of Thalaivar to be talked abt, not forgetting the Silver Jubilee of SIVAJI that's comin up next week!
From: rookie007 on Tue Jan 8 0:58:24 2008.

Quote:

No way, you have this unnamed remake movie, SULTAN, and then ROBOT! A lot of Thalaivar to be talked abt, not forgetting the Silver Jubilee of SIVAJI that's comin up next week!

Before Robo and the unnamed remake movie ...
I am waiting for Sultan .....
Hope it clicks like Shivaji ...
From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 8 1:48:41 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Nirav shah?kinda disappointed..His work in oram po and billa was nothin to rave about..Nothing outstanding so far as compared to Ravi k chandran, kv anand,pc,ravi varman

Yes.. They should better stick to KV, RKC and RV !
From: Roshan on Tue Jan 8 2:38:43 2008.

Robot was initially planned with KH, then SRK, then Ajith and now RK. All 4 actors are completely different in their own way, when it comes to performance. This indicates that there is nothing great about the script and Shankar can keep on changing it, according to the actor he choses. I feel except for the title others are subject to many compromises.

Anyway, I am glad that Ajith is out of it and wish RK all the very best with this project.
From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 8 3:05:50 2008.

When can we expect Robot release... atleat by summer 2011?

shakar-ukkudhan velichan? even GOD doesn't know?
From: MADDY on Tue Jan 8 3:08:04 2008.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

When can we expect Robot release... atleat by summer 2011?

shakar-ukkudhan velichan? even GOD doesn't know?

just wondering y there is still expectation for shankar movie in HUB - i thot he was a "untouchable" here

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 8 3:12:45 2008.

MADDY wrote:

raaja_rasigan wrote:

When can we expect Robot release... atleat by summer 2011?

shakar-ukkudhan velichan? even GOD doesn't know?

just wondering y there is still expectation for shankar movie in HUB - i thot he was a "untouchable" here

VEERACHAMI eppadi irukkunu comment panradhillaye.. adhu madhiridhan

From: ThalaNass on Tue Jan 8 3:12:56 2008.

wowowowow Thalaiva very eager to c u again in bigscreen on Aug 15th 2009

Rahman Shankar
From: kamath on Tue Jan 8 3:13:01 2008.

I am glad that Ajith is out of it

Roshan,
A caSe of sour grapes?
From: MADDY on Tue Jan 8 3:16:06 2008.

kamath wrote:

I am glad that Ajith is out of it

Roshan,
A caSe of sour grapes?

strangely - even i'm glad that Ajith is out of it.......though i wanted Ajith to act under big directors - Shankar's was a very risky proposition.........and Robo is too huge - Ajith cud have been affected badly by it.......thevaye illa indha vambu
From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 8 3:17:43 2008.

nice to know that thalaivar is continuing to occupy the media in 2008 as well... and in 2009 as well i hope... as this could be the time when the robo would be released...

such a big project...
but i am still wondering what impressed rajini in this movie... and what could be the nature of his role...

but i am damn sure that rajini would be acting as a middle aged guy... in this mid 40's... in the role of a scientist...
infact in shivaji as well, he played a middle aged guy, as in one scene he would say "idhu en irupadhu varushatthu kanavu, uzhaippu"

wait... one more thing is making me think now....
for getting the tax clearance, will they change the movies name....
what about the title "Iyandhiraa"

I am sure its IYANDHIRA
cant wait....
From: kamath on Tue Jan 8 3:19:00 2008.

Maddy,

In spite of ajit, robot would have been a hit & helped ajith's career.

From: Roshan on Tue Jan 8 3:19:47 2008.

MADDY wrote:

kamath wrote:

I am glad that Ajith is out of it

Roshan,
A caSe of sour grapes?

Smile

strangely - even i'm glad that Ajith is out of it.......though i wanted Ajith to act under big directors - Shankar's was a very risky proposition.........and Robo is too huge - Ajith cud have been affected badly by it.......thevaye illa indha vambu Very Happy

Yes Maddy you are right ! I have already expressed my disappointment and displeasure when they first announced that Ajith is going to act in Robot. I was never happy with that move

From: Roshan on Tue Jan 8 3:21:27 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

I am sure its IYANDHIRA
cant wait....

Iyandhira sounds feminine.. what about 'Iyandiran' ?
From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 8 3:41:25 2008.

naama vena oru competition veppom...

guys... shoot-in your choice of title for the movie...
From: A.ANAND on Tue Jan 8 4:21:46 2008.

மீண்டும் வாசு இயக்கத்தில் ரஜினி!

ரஜினி - ஷ்ரியா1 | ரஜினி - ஷ்ரியா3 | ரஜினி - நயனதாரா | ரஜினி | சீனிவாசன்
ஷங்கரின் ரோபோட் படத்தில் நடிப்பதற்கு முன்பாக பி.வாசுவின் இயக்கத்தில் ரஜினிகாந்த் ஒரு படத்தில் நடிக்கவுள்ளார். இந்தப் படத்தை கே.பாலச்சந்தர் தயாரிக்கவுள்ளார்.

சிவாஜியைத் தொடர்ந்து ரஜினிகாந்த் நடிக்கவுள்ள மெகா பட்ஜெட் படம் ஷங்கரின் ரோபோட். இந்தப் படத்தை ரூ. 120 கோடி செலவில் எடுக்கவுள்ளனர்.

ஆனால் அதற்கு முன்னதாக ரஜினி ஒரு படத்தில் நடிக்கவுள்ளார். இப்படத்தை தனது குரு கே.பாலச்சந்தருக்காக நடித்துக் கொடுக்கிறார் ரஜினி. பாலச்சந்தர் தயாரிப்பில் உருவாகவுள்ள இப்படத்தை பி.வாசு இயக்கவுள்ளார்.

வாசுவும், ரஜினியும் சேர்ந்து ஏற்கனவே நான்கு வெற்றிப் படங்களைக் கொடுத்துள்ளனர். லேட்டஸ்டாக அவர்கள் கொடுத்த மகாஹிட் சந்திரமுகி என்பது நினைவிருக்கும்.

வாசு இயக்கத்தில் மீண்டும் ரஜினி நடிக்கப் போகும் படம், மலையாளத்தில் வெற்றி பெற்ற கத பரயும்போல் படத்தின் ரீமேக் ஆகும்.

இப்படம் கடந்த ஆண்டு கிறிஸ்துமஸ் தினத்தன்று ரிலீஸானது. இப்படத்தில் மம்முட்டி, சீனிவாசன் ஆகியோர் நடித்துள்ளனர். முழுக்க முழுக்க சென்டிமென்டல் காமெடிப் படமான இப்படம், கிராமத்தில் இருக்கும் முடிதிருத்தும் தொழிலாளிக்கும், சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் நடிகர் ஒருவருக்கும் இடையே மலரும் நட்பைப் பற்றியதாகும்.

இப்படம் கேரளாவில் பெரும் ஹிட் ஆனது. பிரகாஷ் ராஜ் உள்ளிட்ட பலரும் இப்படத்தின் கதையை வாங்க பிரம்மப் பிரயத்தனம் செய்தனர்.

இந்த நிலையில்தான் கடந்த வாரம் சீனிவாசன், ரஜினிக்காக போர் பிரேம்ஸ் தியேட்டரில் படத்தைப் போட்டுக் காண்பித்தார். படத்தைப் பார்த்ததும், சீனிவாசனைக் கட்டிப் பிடித்துப் பாராட்டினாராம். இப்படத்தை தமிழில் செய்ய ஆர்வமாக இருப்பதாகவும் கூறினாராம். பின்னர் சீனிவாசனை தனது வீட்டுக்கு அழைத்து விருந்தளித்து நீண்ட நேரம் பேசினாராம்.

இதையடுத்து தற்போது இப்படத்தின் தமிழ் ரீமேக் உறுதி ஆகி விட்டது. ரஜினி சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் நடிகராக நடிக்க, அவருடைய கிராமத்து தோழர் வேடத்தில் பசுபதி நடிக்கவுள்ளாராம். வாசு படத்தை இயக்குகிறார். வித்யாசாகர் இசையமைக்கிறார்.

படத்தின் டைட்டில் உள்ளிட்ட பிற விவரங்கள் இந்த வார இறுதிக்குள் முடிவாகவுள்ளதாம்.

படத்தை உடனடியாக ஆரம்பித்து ஆகஸ்ட் மாதத்திற்குள் ரிலீஸ் செய்யத் திட்டமிடப்பட்டுள்ளதாம். அதன் பின்னரே ரஜினி ரோபோட் ஆகவுள்ளார்.

கொசுறு சீனிவாசன் மலையாளத் திரையுலகில் மிகச் சிறந்த திரைக்கதாசிரியர் ஆவார். இவரது பூர்வீகம் தர்மபுரி என்பது நிறையப் பேருக்குத் தெரிந்திருக்காது. மேலும், ரஜினி சென்னை திரைப்படக் கல்லூரியில் படித்தபோது சீனிவாசன் அவருக்கு ஜூனியர் என்பதும் இன்னொரு

source:www.thatstamil.com

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 8 8:59:26 2008.

Roshan wrote:

Robot was initially planned with KH, then SRK, then Ajith and now RK. All 4 actors are completely different in their own way, when it comes to performance. This indicates that there is nothing great about the script and Shankar can keep on changing it, according to the actor he choses. I feel except for the title others are subject to many compromises.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/rajinifans/ROBOT/SS_ROBOTcopy.jpg
And anyway kathaikku dhAn nadigargaL. nadigargaLukku kathai illai Razz

Roshan wrote:

Anyway, I am glad that Ajith is out of it and wish RK all the very best with this project.

From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 8 9:10:23 2008.

Nerd,
Rajini robo pannattum. Avar reject senji thala kitta varaama paarthukonga

P.S: saw the work of rajinifans.com reg this film (marphed stills) Yaaruba athu.. Shankar kooda ippadi oru output tharuvaaranannu therla
From: Mahen on Tue Jan 8 9:43:31 2008.

Two heroines for ‘Robot’?
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 08, 2008]

Within 24 hours of official announcement of Shankar & Rajini’s Robot, the rumour mills have started working actively. The latest buzz in Kollywood is that ‘Robot’, the grand and possibly the biggest film in Indian history, would have two heroines. Nayantara and Deepika Padukone are said to be the twin heroines of the movie.

NOOOO!!!WHy nayanthara??!!! Damn!!Im terribly disappointed with the team..First it was nirav shah and now nayantara??HAted nayantara in billa..

From: Pras on Tue Jan 8 9:48:25 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Two heroines for ‘Robot’?
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 08, 2008]

Within 24 hours of official announcement of Shankar & Rajini’s Robot, the rumour mills have started working actively. The latest buzz in Kollywood is that ‘Robot’, the grand and possibly the biggest film in Indian history, would have two heroines. Nayantara and Deepika Padukone are said to be the twin heroines of the movie.

NOOOO!!!WHy nayanthara??!!! Damn!!Im terribly disappointed with the team..First it was nirav shah and now nayantara??HAted nayantara in billa..

LOved nayantara in billa

From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 8 9:48:35 2008.

kalappunga kelappunga...
innum ennenna comedy news vara pogudho....

thalaivar... ellarukkum edhavadhu oru velai kodutthudraaru...
atleast he feeds their creativity...

From: dinesh2002 on Tue Jan 8 10:00:38 2008.

Mahen wrote:

true...the thing is going chappene now.... i atleast hope Sabu Cyril does the settings...i dun want another "Sahana saaral" picturisation

From: thamiz on Tue Jan 8 10:22:16 2008.

Roshan wrote:

Never thought Shankar could bring the best out of Rajni at his late fifties. Now I know he knows what is Rajni's potential and they do a great team work. I am glad Shankar, Tamil, a talented director doing another big project with a "Tamil actor"!

Robot will certainly be a land mark film!

I hope Rajni moves on without any hesitation or second thoughts!

From: Thalafanz on Tue Jan 8 10:35:08 2008.

Guys, do u really think this movie needs songs at all???
Songs illaama Hollywood style-a intha
And of course with Rahman sir's background score...
From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 8 10:44:17 2008.

Guys,
it is confirmed
Pyramid samira blog says that all.
http://pstlpost.blogspot.com/2008/01/blog-post_1407.html
They have even posted the letter from ayngaran and eros international to the press

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 8 11:24:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Roshan wrote:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/rajinifans/ROBOT/SS_ROBOTcopy.jpg
And anyway kathaikku dhAn nadigargaL. nadigargaLukku kathai illai Razz

Roshan wrote:

Anyway, I am glad that Ajith is out of it and wish RK all the very best with this project.

Roshan Sir, Ajith himself accepted in an interview to Sun that it was just a rumor.He has not heard anything offical from anyone on ROBO.

Secondly KH Rejection was another Media rumor stunt or it really happened only god knows! He already has too many project on hand, Blocking 2yrs will be a over kill for him and his fans.

Yes SRK Rejection was more on difference in execution. My guessing may be he would have asked for adding a punch dialogue like.. KI KI Ki KI KIRAN...

Y do you think Dil se Bombed at box office desipte of Ace Director and Music Director etc etc. People should learn from these lessons.

Our Thalivar accepting this movie is more like an Extraoridnary Script Meets THE REAL SUPER MAN of INDIAN CINEMA

I trust rajini. Every Single movie of his has go thru critics. this one is not going to be any different.

From: MADDY on Tue Jan 8 11:43:27 2008.

http://bp1.blogger.com/_brV-WizRgH0/R4NMjQsXx5I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/vr3-W5MYQvU/s1600-h/press-release-01.jpg

from selva;s link:

isai ulagin mudi sooda mannan -

though ARR delays things - his best admirers are his producers - we thank AVM more than anyone for their understanding/patience/appreciation in sivaji.........
From: Freedom on Tue Jan 8 12:34:35 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

kalappunga kelappunga...
innum ennenna comedy news vara pogudho....

thalaivar... ellarukkum edhavadhu oru velai kodutthudraaru...
atleast he feeds their creativity...

Good one. Thalaivar never ceases to amaze me

From: Raghu on Tue Jan 8 12:56:04 2008.

Pras wrote:

Mahen wrote:

LOved nayantara in billa Razz

prasuuu

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 8 13:21:36 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Pras wrote:

Mahen wrote:

LOved nayantara in billa Razz

prasuuu

Raghu sir neengalumaa

atleast few threads will be releaved that people are not bugging with release dates anymore

From: thamiz on Tue Jan 8 13:31:29 2008.

nerd/bay!

You know what is funny?! How do you guys get any picture of what shankar means by "scifi" movie?

Can you educate me what is it you think it would be like?

From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 8 14:04:09 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Secondly KH Rejection was another Media rumor stunt or it really happened only god knows! He already has too many project on hand, Blocking 2yrs will be a over kill for him and his fans.
.

Aandavar rejected this movie more than once AFAIK. It was before Anniyan happened. Actually before boys shankar went to rajini for robot.

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 8 14:12:38 2008.

thamiz wrote:

nerd/bay!

You know what is funny?! How do you guys get any picture of what shankar means by "scifi" movie?

Can you educate me what is it you think it would be like?

I remember watching a serial called en iniya iyandhirA in DD about 10-12 years back. It was just freakin terrific. Even the spessal effects were pretty good considering the time it came out. It was by sujatha and sujatha has beeen talking about this robo for about 6-7 years now. Shankar and sujatha were ready with the script/screenplay some 4-5 years back. Whenever sujatha talks about an english sci-fi movie he would compare that to his (& shankar's) robo script and would say that the latter would be far better if made. But I don't know what the actual script is like
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jan 8 14:24:11 2008.

He even said Robo script is better than Speilberg's AI
From: Movie Cop on Tue Jan 8 14:49:38 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Yes SRK Rejection was more on difference in execution. My guessing may be he would have asked for adding a punch dialogue like.. KI KI Ki KI KIRAN...

Dilbert Saar! it's actually the other way around! Shankar would have asked for some punch dialogues for SRK with some rowdy fights & painting a town for a song etc. etc. which SRK would have rejected right away... simply put Shankar's style of direction doesn't work in Bollywood. Shankar is no MR (or even RGV) who have a broader perspective of national audience!

Dilbert wrote:

Y do you think Dil se Bombed at box office desipte of Ace Director and Music Director etc etc. People should learn from these lessons.

So, are u trying to imply that Dil Se bombed coz of SRK? That's funny... Dil Se would have bombed anyway coz the movie was too offbeat for an average Indian fan! Plus no body wants to see a tragic end in a love story unless the screen-play is really gripping even for an average cine-goer! So, lets leave SRK alone here and discuss only Robot/shankar/Rajini!
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 8 15:04:36 2008.

thamiz wrote:

nerd/bay!

You know what is funny?! How do you guys get any picture of what shankar means by "scifi" movie?

Can you educate me what is it you think it would be like?

I'm not gonna speculate anything, considering the outcome of SIVAJI!

Shankar will talk abt all kinds of stuff, build it up in all possible ways, and then come up with a ROBOT that fights corruption - maybe like ANNIYAN!
_____________________________________________________

ROBOT Special
(2008-01-08)

ஷங்கருடன் படம் செய்வது பற்றி நான் பேசிக்கொண்டிருப்பதாக பத்திரிக்கையில் செய்தி வந்தது. அது உண்மைதான். அந்தப்படத்துக்கு 'ரோபோ' என்று பெயர். ஷங்கர் இயக்கி அதில் நான் நடித்தால் நிச்சயம் அந்தப்படம் ஐம்பது வாரம் ஓடும். ஆனால் அதற்கு ஐம்பது கோடி செலவாகும். படத்தை முடிக்க இரண்டு வருஷம் ஆகிவிடும். காலமும், நேரமும் சரியாக இருந்து அந்த ஆண்டவனின் ஆசிர்வாதமும் இருந்தால் ரோபோ நிச்சயம் வரும்.

- பாய்ஸ் படத் தொடக்க விழாவில் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார், 15.4.2002

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailView.php?title=514
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 8 15:09:24 2008.

Shankar and Rajini speak on 'Robot'
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 08, 2008]

After the exciting announcement made yesterday on their venture, the superstar and the ace director have expressed their happiness about the project.

Ayngaran, the co producer of the movie, has quoted Rajinikanth in its official press release saying that, “I am immensely happy to be working with Ayngaran – Eros International for ‘Robot’. This film by Shankar is one of its kinds to be made on Indian screen. No one has done it before.”

Shankar, director of the movie, is quite excited about his dream project. “It’s very exciting to be working again with talents like Rajinikanth and A.R. Rahman. Combined with production & distribution muscle of Ayngaran – Eros International, ‘Robot’ has the potential of becoming this year’s biggest film.”

Mr. K Karuna Moorthy, CEO of Ayngaran sounds quite confident: “After the grand success of ‘Sivaji’ and ‘Billa’ we are all geared up for ‘Robot’ now. Aligning with Eros International’s consolidation strategy, we are leveraging our position to integrate the Tamil film industry by producing and releasing films on the global platform. It’s a pleasure working again with the magical team of Rajinikanth, Shankar and A.R. Rahman. We are positive that ‘Robot’ will break all box office records.”

After the grand success of ‘Sivaji’, Tamil film industry’s most popular star, Rajinikanth, talented director, Shankar, and music maestro, A.R. Rahman, are coming together once again in the much anticipated ‘Robot’.

Expected to be the grandest film ever to be made in Indian cinema, ‘Robot’ will be produced in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and other languages.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35763.html
From: Yathu on Tue Jan 8 16:04:15 2008.

Two heroines for ‘Robot’?
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 08, 2008]

Within 24 hours of official announcement of Shankar & Rajini’s Robot, the rumour mills have started working actively. The latest buzz in Kollywood is that ‘Robot’, the grand and possibly the biggest film in Indian history, would have two heroines. Nayantara and Deepika Padukone are said to be the twin heroines of the movie.

Ayngaran, the co producer of the movie, has quoted Rajinikanth in its official press release saying that, “I am immensely happy to be working with Ayngaran – Eros International for ‘Robot’. This film by Shankar is one of its kinds to be made on Indian screen. No one has done it before.”

Shankar, director of the movie, is quite excited about his dream project. “It’s very exciting to be working again with talents like Rajinikanth and A.R. Rahman. Combined with production & distribution muscle of Ayngaran – Eros International, ‘Robot’ has the potential of becoming this year’s biggest film.”

Mr. K Karuna Moorthy, CEO of Ayngaran sounds quite confident: “After the grand success of ‘Sivaji’ and ‘Billa’ we are all geared up for ‘Robot’ now. Aligning with Eros International’s consolidation strategy, we are leveraging our position to integrate the Tamil film industry by producing and releasing films on the global platform. It’s a pleasure working again with the magical team of Rajinikanth, Shankar and A.R. Rahman. We are positive that ‘Robot’ will break all box office records.”

After the grand success of ‘Sivaji’, Tamil film industry’s most popular star, Rajinikanth, talented director, Shankar, and music maestro, A.R. Rahman, are coming together once again in the much anticipated ‘Robot’.

Expected to be the grandest film ever to be made in Indian cinema, ‘Robot’ will be produced in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and other languages.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35775.html

--------------------------------------------------------------

Hmmm Nayathara....

I know who would be perfect....someone Rajni's gagging to work with...Aishwarya Rai!
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 8 18:58:00 2008.

Rajni, Shankar and Rehman team up for a Rs 100-cr film
8 Jan 2008, 0233 hrs IST,TNN

Superstar Rajinikanth to work with director Shankar and A R Rehman in the next mega-budget film (TOI Photo)
CHENNAI: Robotic Rajnikanth? That's what ace-director Shankar is planning to make of the superstar. Even as fervid fans continue to queue up to watch Shivaji - The Boss , which was released in June 2007, Shankar has signed up with Rajnikanth and music director A R Rehman for the next mega-budget film, Robot .

Ayngaran International and Eros multimedia, which would jointly produce the film, promise to make it even more attractive calling it a "hi-tech film" that would be made using "state-of-art technology". Sources in the film industry said the director is still in the process of finalizing the other cast and technicians.

"We are trying for someone like Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra to co-star with Rajni. Nothing is official as yet. The film is expected to have a lot of graphics and new techniques. Most of the film would be shot abroad," said a source.

So will the film too cross the Rs 80 crore budget? "Going by the present plan it looks like it. It could touch at least Rs 100 crore," he said. The filmmakers will borrow techniques from renowned film-makers abroad and introduce them to the Indian film industry. The shooting will commence soon. Eros International, which had won the distribution rights for films including Munna Bhai MBBS , Om Shanti Om and Partner will join hands with Aygran, the pioneers in Tamil film distribution.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Rajni_A_R_Rehman_in_Rs_100-cr_film/articleshow/2681823.cms
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 8 19:00:59 2008.

Rajni roped in for "The Robot"

Tuesday, January 08, 2008 04:31 [IST]

After the stupendous success of their earlier project 'Sivaji-The Boss', film director Shankar's Rs 100 crore multi-lingual dream project 'Robot', a sci-fi movie, has finally found its protoganist in superstar Rajnikanth.

The trio of Shankar-Rajnikanth and musician A R Rahman will once again join hands for the project whose cast and crew are being finalised, a release from the producers said here on Monday.

Ayngran International and Eros Multimedia will produce it.

`Robot' has been Shankar's dream project and the industry had been buzzing about it for some time, with talks of even the 'Badshah of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan coming forward to produce it under his banner, Red Chillies Entertainment, and also donning the lead role.

However, Khan later backed away from the project.

Speculation was also rife that `Ultimate Star' Ajith Kumar, fresh from his success of the Tamil remake `Billa', may be roped in by the ace dirctor as the hero for the film.

"Robot will be the grand and entertaining film ever made in Indian cinema and will be produced in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and will be a high-tech film with the use of the state-of-the-art technology," the release claimed.

However, there is no mention of the date of release as the concept is still in nascent stages, with the female lead and others including the technical crew yet to be finalised

The budget for the film is believed to be Rs 100 crore, outdoing Sivaji's Rs 80 crore.

http://movies.indiainfo.com/2008/01/08/0801080441_rajni.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 8 19:13:24 2008.

More Press Releases!

Rajnikanth’s Robotic Rajnikanth?

MIL/TNN/Agencies, Jan 8, 2008.

http://www.internationalreporter.com/News-3107/Rajnikanth%E2%80%99s-Robotic-Rajnikanth-.html

Shanker signed Rajnikant and Rahman for ‘Robot’

http://www.topnews.in/shanker-signed-rajnikant-and-rahman-robot-212563

Another Shankar-directed Rajnikant film in the offing?

http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/downsouth/tamil/20080105-0.html

Rajini has his work cut out

http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/08/stories/2008010858240200.htm
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 8 20:47:39 2008.

The one-liner is,
Scientist Rajini creates a robo and later destroys it

So, Rajini is not a robot in the movie :cool2

And it seems they approached Ajith for the *Robot* character and they have not heard anything from him, looks like.. I am sure he will reject it though

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 8 20:52:32 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Yes SRK Rejection was more on difference in execution. My guessing may be he would have asked for adding a punch dialogue like.. KI KI Ki KI KIRAN... Embarassed

Dilbert Saar! it's actually the other way around! Shankar would have asked for some punch dialogues for SRK with some rowdy fights & painting a town for a song etc. etc. which SRK would have rejected right away... simply put Shankar's style of direction doesn't work in Bollywood. Shankar is no MR (or even RGV) who have a broader perspective of national audience!

EKSI Saarukan-kku TF section-la enna vELai?? avarrra vERa oruthar defend panni pEsuRaangannA

Dont even get me started on SRK's mindless/repulsvie/distateful masala junks. They are NO better than shankar movies

From: thamiz on Tue Jan 8 21:48:23 2008.

It's official: Rajni signs Robot

January 07, 2008 14:51 IST
Last Updated: January 08, 2008 10:27 IST

Leading Tamil director Shankar has signed on Rajnikanth [Images], fresh from the stupendous success of his latest starrer Sivaji, for his next project titled Robot.

That of course should come as no surprise to Rediff readers -- we had reported on the possibilities a few days before the news became official.

Shankar has been toying with the casting of this film for years now. Initially, he considered Kamal Haasan [Images], but the Tamil superstar blotted his copybook with the box office fiasco Alavandaan (Abhay, in Hindi) and, simultaneously, had creative differences with a director who is very firm about what he wants.

Shankar moved on to other projects; in the background, however, he was engaged in negotations with Shah Rukh Khan [Images].

Khan had for long expressed a desire to work with Shankar, and at one point promised bulk dates. However, on this particular project, Khan reportedly did not quite see eye to eye with the director, who put the project back on the shelf.

Aamir Khan [Images] was next in line, but negotiations broke down at the preliminary stage itself though neither the star nor the director have revealed what the sticking point was.

Finally, Shankar has his male lead -- and the casting of Rajnikanth removes a lot of headaches. Firstly, any film starring the South's reigning superstar gets sold as soon as it is announced, and for whopping sums at that, so the director with a penchant for enormous budgets will have all the money he wants to play with.

Further, Shankar -- fresh from his successful collaboration with Rajni on Sivaji -- plans to make the film simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and possibly Malayalam, thus opening up more areas of the country to exploit. Early word is that while Shankar hasn't finished costing his film yet, it could prove to be among the top two or three most expensive films ever made in India.

By way of bonus, Shankar has roped in A R Rahman to score the music, teaming up with a composer who was a major factor in ensuring that Shankar's early films were superhits.

He is currently busy finalising the rest of the cast, and the technical crew. Of the movie itself, little is known; Shankar has a reputation for being close-mouthed about his subjects.

However, inside buzz on a project that has been in the planning stage for years now is that the storyline will feature a man who also, in the film, has a robotic avtaar; hi-tech special effects is believed to be a vital component of the film, and insiders say Shankar has for some time now been in discussions with various top professionals, both in India and abroad, and is on the verge of finalising the outfit that will provide the tech component.

http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/07rajni.htm
From: rookie007 on Tue Jan 8 22:34:11 2008.

I hope shanker chooses "CG department" from America.....
From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 9 8:20:46 2008.

Nirav and Sabu sign up for Robot!

By Moviebuzz
Wednesday, 09 January , 2008, 15:22
Last Updated: Wednesday, 09 January , 2008, 16:34

Shankar is signing up the best technicians in the business for his magnum opus Robot with the superstar Rajinikanth.
Also see: Robot confirmed | Superstar to do a quickie |

Two departments of film making -- Art and Cinematography are very important especially when you are making a futuristic film like Robot. So Shankar has signed up his favourite art director Sabu Cyril, probably the finest set designer in India, and the new and happening cinematographer Nirav Shah for the film.

Sabu has a tough job as Robot can be shot only on studio sets as the story is taking place in futuristic Chennai of the year 3000, according to the original one-line script of the director. Nirav, too, has a real difficult task ahead as he has to decide, in consultation with Shankar, the all important "look" of the film.

Will they go for a "Star Wars" futuristic look for the film? It is early days, but Shankar and his new team are going to take many weeks before they firm up the futuristic look of the film.

After everything synchronies with the script, only then will the heroine and other star cast will be decided.
From: Thirumaran on Wed Jan 9 8:34:26 2008.

If Ajith or any other's actor's presence needed to be discussed use http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=10990&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

That thread would be locked once things are cleared
From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 9 9:05:48 2008.

whats the tamil title of this movie...

something like...

Iyandhira - THE ROBO
From: Thirumaran on Wed Jan 9 9:10:18 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

whats the tamil title of this movie...

something like...

Iyandhira - THE ROBO

In Tamil ROBOttu..

In Telugu ROBOGaaru

Sorry for this . Continue with the discussions

From: Munsamy on Wed Jan 9 9:13:25 2008.

Thirumaran wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

whats the tamil title of this movie...

something like...

Iyandhira - THE ROBO

In Tamil ROBOttu..

In Telugu ROBOGaaru

Sorry for this . Embarassed

Continue with the discussions Razz

In the intro song thalaivar will say "ROBOOOOOTTU" instead of "REPEEEEEEATTU"

From: Roshan on Wed Jan 9 9:27:45 2008.

Munsamy wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

whats the tamil title of this movie...

something like...

Iyandhira - THE ROBO

In Tamil ROBOttu..

In Telugu ROBOGaaru

Sorry for this . Embarassed

Continue with the discussions Razz

In the intro song thalaivar will say "ROBOOOOOTTU" instead of "REPEEEEEEATTU"

Thiru and Munsamy

From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Wed Jan 9 9:28:00 2008.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14586881

Movie is set in futuristic chennai in the year 3000....Ha this is gonna be interesting as hell...
From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 9 9:32:55 2008.

I guess it needs lots of creative work and dream...
and if they spoil it out, it would be very kiddish...
From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 9:59:11 2008.

all, the name is ROBOT right?? not Robo

I hope the film don't have stupid songs like dancing in parks and sets, and be more realistic Once again this will be SS movie as opposed to shankar's movie!

chummaa athairumlE
From: dinesh2002 on Wed Jan 9 10:05:21 2008.

i just hope the need of Rajini's image doesnt stop Shankar's creativity in any situation..... knowing this is his dream project.... i can imagine how Shankar would have to alter the story if Rajini is in it... just imagine wht would have happen if it was Rajini was in Mudhalvan or Indian ... the whole thing could have a different feel....
From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 10:30:35 2008.

dinesh
>>just imagine wht would have happen if it was Rajini was in Mudhalvan or Indian ... the whole thing could have a different feel.... <<

SS mathiram Indian nadichirukanum thamizh natile elle appa marhalum govind gOvinda thaan
From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 11:31:37 2008.

Bollywood Trade News Network

Leading integrated Tamil media and entertainment company Ayngaran International, which is an Eros International company, announces the production of Shankar's ROBOT, starring superstar Rajnikanth.
After the grand success of SIVAJI, Tamil film industry's most popular star, Rajnikanth, talented director, Shankar, and music maestro, A R Rahman, are coming together once again in the much anticipated ROBOT.

Expected to be the grandest film ever to be made in Indian cinema, ROBOT, will be produced in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and other languages.

Director, Shankar, commented, "It's very exciting to be working again with talents like Rajnikanth and A R Rahman. Combined with production and distribution muscle of Ayngaran - Eros International, ROBOT has the potential of becoming this year's biggest film."

Rajnikanth commented, "I am immensely happy to be working with Ayngaran - Eros International for ROBOT. This film by Shankar is one of its kinds to be made on Indian screen. No one has done it before."

K KarunaMoorthy, CEO of Ayngaran, commented, "After the grand success of SIVAJI and BILLA we are all geared up for ROBOT now. Aligning with Eros International's consolidation strategy, we are leveraging our position to integrate the Tamil film industry by producing and releasing films on the global platform. It's a pleasure working again with the magical team of Rajnikanth, Shankar and A R Rahman. We are positive that ROBOT will break all box office records."

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 9 12:17:43 2008.

Thirumaran wrote:

If Ajith or any other's actor's presence needed to be discussed use http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=10990&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

That thread would be locked once things are cleared

It is indeed fun to read through that thread and see, how a person's views change when the actor has been changed or replaced by another one!

After all we are human beings with weakesses!

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 9 12:23:31 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

So, lets leave SRK alone here and discuss only Robot/shankar/Rajini!

Well, well, well, shankar made an official announcement that he is going to work with SRK.

How can we leave SRK alone, MC?

So, you are saying that when Shankar was going to work with SRK (Robot), you were UNHAPPY?

Good to know that!

YOu know what? I am so happy for whatever happened with SRK ans Shankar, and Rajni is the best bet to take any such BIG RISK, and I believe, the loss will be less even if the movie flunks!
From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 12:30:10 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Rajni is the best bet to take any such BIG RISK, and I believe, the loss will be less even if the movie flunks!

Thamizh

Box office Summa AthirumlE
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Jan 9 12:33:09 2008.

Although it might be a huge difference than what tamil audiences are usually used to, the chance of this movie flunking is very slim with both Rajini & Shankar. Shankar is a master storyteller provided that he doesn't succumb to hero's demands and image. Hopefully he doesn't do that in Robot & he produces another Mudhalvan type of film
From: thamiz on Wed Jan 9 13:19:51 2008.

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Hopefully he doesn't do that in Robot & he produces another Mudhalvan type of film

What do you mean, kolly ?

You think "Mudhalvan-type" is not good ?
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Jan 9 13:21:16 2008.

No, I meant hope he doesn't succumb to image and all & that he SHOULD produce another Mudhalvan. One of favorite films
From: thamiz on Wed Jan 9 13:24:11 2008.

oh, I misunderstood!
From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 9 13:42:03 2008.

An Honest Opinion about this project. pl don't throw me out of the Thread after reading this.

Personally I felt There was no need for Thalivar to do this project or any with Shankar at this juncture.

He should have given a young talent like Murugadoss,Gautam,or any other number comer a chance

Definetely Shankar is not Greater than Mani ratnam. Thalivar Never accepted another offer from Mani.(after Thalapathi)

If you put all Shankars (eggs) I mean movies in the basket they look alike with just different colors.

Whenever there is a "Magnum Opus" Tag attached for any movie especially South Indian Movies, Its like a Red Flag. You have to be commerically successful more than anything. In order todo that you have satisfy A B C E F G H to Z centres. So final output will be another Aachi Masala Kalanda oru padam.
If the above goes as planned Than there will be section of crowd Mostly in CAPITAL "A" Centre highly intellectual set of people who will criticize the Movie lacks CLASS effect !!.

I feel Thalaivar doesn't have to take this kind of pressure back to back. Mind you the risk what he is about take could well be the deciding factor for lotz of things(people will kill me if I mention them here)

------> having said that As a Hardcore Thalivar Fan I am getting use to my new custome (checkout my avatar)- No matter wat I will see ROBO(T) FDFS this time around in IMAX With EROS in there will be much better distribution in US atleast.

Unlike those greedy Idiots of B Filims
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Jan 9 13:46:07 2008.

dilbu,
This project looks damn interesting, style+technology

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass, which is like coming a level down for rajini

From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 13:48:58 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

He should have given a young talent like Murugadoss,Gautam,or any other number comer a chance

Definetely Shankar is not Greater than Mani ratnam. Thalivar Never accepted another offer from Mani.(after Thalapathi)

If you put all Shankars (eggs) I mean movies in the basket they look alike with just different colors.

agreed with your highlighted points, well said!

From: Raghu on Wed Jan 9 13:50:12 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

dilbu,
This project looks damn interesting, style+technology

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass, which is like coming a level down for rajini

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 9 13:54:24 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

dilbu,
This project looks damn interesting, style+technology

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass, which is like coming a level down for rajini

sakala
of course it will be Interesting and It should be,

Appo KSRK 10yrs back class directoraa? Bottomline one thing I reliased after Thalivar confirming this project. Producers have much bigger say compare to anyone , anything can be change if they want movie to be hit.

From: great on Wed Jan 9 13:57:56 2008.

Raghu wrote:

dinesh
>>just imagine wht would have happen if it was Rajini was in Mudhalvan or Indian ... the whole thing could have a different feel.... <<

SS mathiram Indian nadichirukanum thamizh natile elle appa marhalum govind gOvinda thaan LOL

Raghu, I totally agree about Mudhalvan. But Indian

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 9 14:17:32 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

dilbu,

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass,

So?

Based on WHAT?!
From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 9 15:07:24 2008.

thamiz wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

dilbu,

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass,

So?

Based on WHAT?!

Based on Nothing as per me. You can't discount any director !

Including Farah Khan for giving 2007's Biggest blocked busters of our times. (she was expecting Triplets rite?)

Lets Wait for Ghajini in Hindi. It will explain volumes of what he is made up of. end dig <>

One great relief in this movie Thalivar doesn't have to go to many outdoors , Major Stunt work will be taken care by CG dept.

ennda Indian Artists Pasangoo.. Thalivar veachee Comedy Kemedy paanamee erunda.. sareee.

From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Jan 9 18:40:03 2008.

Raghu wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

dilbu,
This project looks damn interesting, style+technology

Even Devar Magan said that rajni cant work with directors like murugadass, which is like coming a level down for rajini

After Ghajini in Hindi with Aamir Khan, shouldn't Director Muragadoss's market value go up (provided that the film does well). Maybe Rajini can work with him in the future.

From: rookie007 on Wed Jan 9 21:08:53 2008.

When, first Kamal sir and SS rejected the story on the starting ... I was kind of disssapointted ... and was very sad that when Shanker sir almost signed SRK of Bollwood, for his dream project....
Then all of a sudden .. SS got in and SRK opted out and the project is ready to lift off ....

Story line: 3000 years from now ... how India would look like ....
holy crap ....... hope the movie turns out to be a life achievement for our Shanker +SS and the whole team ....
by any chance ... do you think, they should dub the movie in "English" .... hope they do ...
Cause ... i remember .. "Dragon Wars" was a Taiwan movie and it was dubbed and released in English all over the world .... it turned out to be a huge hit .... hope they will do the same thing for Robo(T).... .....

and also, they should have some top super stars of Indian Cinema to apprear as guest ....
my list....
Kamal sir and Big B ....
From: rookie007 on Wed Jan 9 21:15:07 2008.

Robot posters released!

"It has just been a couple of days since official announcement on superstar's next venture is out, his fans all over the world have already donned their creative thinking caps. As a result, the Internet is flooded with stunningly conceptualized imaginary posters of Rajini's next venture Robot,created by his fans. Interestingly, the posters also have the list of cast and crew they think would suit the movie better. Hmm...perhaps this is what you call lending a helping hand to the director..

Here are a few samples!

PS : These are imaginary posters designed by the fans and sent to us. These are not official poster of the movie nor the official cast & crew list. "

http://www.behindwoods.com/image-gallery-stills/photos-5/robot/robot-01.html

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 9 23:53:52 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

i remember .. "Dragon Wars" was a Taiwan movie and it was dubbed and released in English all over the world .... it turned out to be a huge hit .... hope they will do the same thing for Robo(T)

and also, they should have some top super stars of Indian Cinema to apprear as guest ....
my list....
Kamal sir and Big B ....

Sir Ennda Dragon Wars Paadam pathengala

Comedy Kemedy pannelyea..?

From: cm123 on Thu Jan 10 2:01:39 2008.

Hope the team will announce some details tomorrow
From: SoftSword on Thu Jan 10 3:46:29 2008.

Latest on 'Robot': Earlier we reported that Nayantara is in the reckoning for ‘Robot’. The girl, who has acted with the superstar twice, is believed to be quite interested to grab this opportunity.

The only hiccup for the actor is that ‘Robot’ requires more dates than she gives for any film - almost double.

The initial buzz over ‘Sivaji’ put Trisha on race and so is the case with ‘Robot’ as well. Trisha has handful of movies at present in Tamil and Telugu. By the time the shooting for ‘Robot’ starts (most probably by July), she would have finished all her commitments. The grapevine says she might be lucky enough to get chance to act in ‘Robot’.

Meanwhile, it is also rumored that the ‘Robot’ team is contemplating with the idea of going with Shriya again. Since she is also doing a Hollywood movie, her presence might bring in more business in international centers.

Earlier, there was a buzz that Deepika Padukone, the latest sensation in Bollywood, would be roped in. The team has neither denied nor confirmed the news. Her successful maiden venture ‘Om Shanthi Om’ has propelled her into stardom overnight. Her inclusion would definitely enhance the business in Hindi belt and in international centers.

The team is now working on the script and shooting of the film is expected to be started from July. Writer Sujatha, Shankar’s long term team mate, will be in the team. Now the story discussion is going on.

Tail piece: It is almost confirmed that Shankar has booked the young and happening cinematographer Nirav Shah. Keep watching this space for more details.

courtesy: indiaglitz

and am sure that none of these heroines would be roped in...
there are even chances that shankar could bring in some one like manisha for everyones surprise...
From: Mahen on Thu Jan 10 3:56:29 2008.

True SS, shankar is full of suprises..No one expected him to cast shreya in sivaji..HOping it will be tamanna..
From: MADDY on Thu Jan 10 3:57:55 2008.

Deepika Padukone on NDTV accepted talks for Robot are on......and she is very happy about being considered for this project

Source : Jodha-Akbar audio release news item kaaga wait panna ARR fans
From: SoftSword on Thu Jan 10 4:34:57 2008.

andha amma yuvraj'a mudichadhu patthadhaa...
From: sriranga on Thu Jan 10 7:36:13 2008.

தலைவரின் (ரோபோவின்) ஹீரோயின் (ரோபோயின்) யார்?
From: SoftSword on Thu Jan 10 8:48:03 2008.

Ever since the rumours about Rajini being in 'Robot' started, so many more rumours started floating in that one does not know what is true and what is not.

On checking with Shankar's office circle, 2 pieces of information came to light. Two thongs are of prominence in Shankar's films – one is music, the other is the cinematography.

It was already decided that AR Rehman would be the music composer. Fixing the cinematographer was the difficult part. Ravi K Chandran is busy shooting the film of Nandita Das. He is committed to Hindi films and that would take about a year to complete them. Manikantan is busy with a Shahrukh project and overseas shooting.

'Sivaji' K V Anand is busy directing a Surya film. It is said that finally Nirav Shah, who shot 'Billa' and 'Dhoom' is the final choice. He seems an ideal choice for 'Robot.'

The objective is also to rope in Amitabh somehow or other to act in 'Robot.' The unit shows extra care as the film is to be shot in Hindi also and the budget seems to be a mind boggling 100 crores.

In the coming days, we would most likely hear stories about the film that would be more interesting than the film story itself!

courtesy : cinesouth
From: dinesh13284 on Thu Jan 10 8:53:41 2008.

A Film before Robo(t)

For actor Rajinikanth 2008 promises to be very busy, considering that he will start work on director Shankar’s ‘Robot’.

Though the news was already doing the rounds, Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia have made an official announcement about the coming together of the ‘Superstar’, director Shankar and music director A.R. Rahman for ‘Robot.’

The other technicians involved in ‘Robot’ would be cinematographer Nirav Shah, who recently worked in ‘Billa’ and art director Sabu Cyril.

Meanwhile, it is learnt that discussions are on for Rajinikanth’s next project with director P. Vasu, which may be a remake of the Malayalam film ‘Kadha Parayumbhol’ starring actors Mammootty and Sreenivasan.

“Yes, we are considering this project and discussions are on. We will take a final decision by January 15,” director P. Vasu said.

Sources said Kavithalaya will co-produce the film. While ‘Robot’ is expected to take at least two years to complete, this Malayalam remake looks at the friendship between a village barber and a reigning superstar. While the reigning superstar is actor Rajinikanth, industry sources say actor Pasupathy, who played villain in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Virumandi’, is likely to play the village barber.

Coutesy : The Hindu

http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/10/stories/2008011050630200.htm
From: dell_gt on Thu Jan 10 10:47:58 2008.

CHENNAI: After a dream debut with Bollywood ‘Badshaah’ Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Om Shanti Om’, Deepika Padukone appears set to storm the south with a possible role opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the big-budget film ‘Robot’.

Padukone’s name is ‘on the top of the list of contenders for heroine’ in the Rs 100-crore venture by director Shankar, sources in the film production unit here said.

Shankar, who directed last year’s runaway hit ‘Sivaji - The Boss’ also starring Rajinikanth, has already teamed up with the style icon and renowned music composer AR Rehman.

The 22-year-old model-turned-actress has received the Star Screen award for ‘most promising newcomer’ and Stardust ‘Superstar of Tomorrow’ award.

Going by the mantra that actresses make a dent in Kollywood after starring opposite Rajinikanth or Kamal Hassan, the media began the buzz about Deepika acting in ‘Robot’.

The speculation earlier was that Shah Rukh Khan would play the lead in the the film, to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, before Shankar succeeded in getting the Tamil matinee idol to agree.

http://www.naachgaana.com/2008/01/10/deepika-favourite-for-lead-role-in-robot/
From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 10 13:59:11 2008.

http://www.humsurfer.com/view/robot-wallpapers-released-on-net

From: Movie Cop on Thu Jan 10 15:34:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

EKSI Saarukan-kku TF section-la enna vELai?? avarrra vERa oruthar defend panni pEsuRaangannA Shocked

Dont even get me started on SRK's mindless/repulsvie/distateful masala junks. They are NO better than shankar movies Cool

Look who is talking?

You can't compare SRK's movies with Shankar's movies... SRK is an actor & Shankar is a director/creator... Comparing these 2 guys movies is like comparing apples & oranges... The rowdy fights, punch dialogues, crass comedy doesn't have a place in bollywood... bollywood type of "masala" is a little different so to speak...

My point is Shankar does not have it in him to do a bollywood movie that will appeal to the broader audience vs. our audience... PERIOD.

Btw, a HC RK die-hard accusing Bolly King SRK for his "mindless/repulsive/distasteful/masala junks"?

Irony ain't it?

From: Movie Cop on Thu Jan 10 15:40:31 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

So, lets leave SRK alone here and discuss only Robot/shankar/Rajini! Twisted Evil

Well, well, well, shankar made an official announcement that he is going to work with SRK.

How can we leave SRK alone, MC? Very Happy

So, you are saying that when Shankar was going to work with SRK (Robot), you were UNHAPPY? Rolling Eyes

Good to know that!

YOu know what? I am so happy for whatever happened with SRK ans Shankar, and Rajni is the best bet to take any such BIG RISK, and I believe, the loss will be less even if the movie flunks! Smile

Thamizh - Agree that RK is the best bet for a Tamil movie with mega budget! Regarding SRK rejecting Shankar's script - I was very happy about it... Long time back when SIFY guys made an announcement that Shankar is having talks with SRK to sign him up for Robot in Hindi I felt a disaster awaiting SRK!

IMHO, Shankar for all his limitations should stick himself to making Tamil/Southern movies where he has a good market!

Btw, is Robot a Sci-Fi futuristic thriller from Shankar? All the best to RK fans...

From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 10 15:47:35 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Nerd wrote:

EKSI Saarukan-kku TF section-la enna vELai?? avarrra vERa oruthar defend panni pEsuRaangannA Shocked

Dont even get me started on SRK's mindless/repulsvie/distateful masala junks. They are NO better than shankar movies Cool

Look who is talking? Shocked

Irony ain't it? Smile

Boojpuri movies are much better than the ones in bollywood which you meantioned (masala type) especially SRK ones

KI KI KI KI KU KU KU KA KA KA KAI

Next time when you watch a RK movie better wear a good pair of specs to see things clearer.

From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 10 15:53:39 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Long time back when SIFY guys made an announcement that Shankar is having talks with SRK to sign him up for Robot in Hindi I felt a disaster awaiting SRK! Laughing

IMHO, Shankar for all his limitations should stick himself to making Tamil/Southern movies where he has a good market! Cool

YOU MEAN SRK HAS NO LIMITATIONS

as per you Farah Khan is much better director than Shankar

Yeah I forgot she got tons and tons of years of expereince directing movies.. lol common cut it out. pl stop this headless chicken attitude dude.

From: rookie007 on Thu Jan 10 20:14:37 2008.

Quote:

Sir Ennda Dragon Wars Paadam pathengala Comedy Kemedy pannelyea..?

lol... what I am trying to say is that ...
if a movie like Dragon Wars can be dubbed and become super hit ...
I think, as the BIGGEST BUDGETED MOVIE from India, I think Shanker and SS should think about dubbing Robo(T), in english and release it and see what happens.....
We think by dubbing tamil movies in Hindi, we will put ourself in international standard ... but I think the quick and easiest way to get to International arena, is by dubbing big movie like ....
Sultan ... Dasa.... Marmayogi .. and Robo ... in english ...

From: Nerd on Thu Jan 10 21:35:40 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Nerd wrote:

EKSI Saarukan-kku TF section-la enna vELai?? avarrra vERa oruthar defend panni pEsuRaangannA Shocked

Dont even get me started on SRK's mindless/repulsvie/distateful masala junks. They are NO better than shankar movies Cool

Look who is talking? Shocked

Now why can't I talk, may I ask? There is this age old hypocrisy that "Rajini fans should not thrash other movies".

Grow up people!

Movie Cop wrote:

Btw, a HC RK die-hard accusing Bolly King SRK for his "mindless/repulsive/distasteful/masala junks"? Shocked

Irony ain't it? Smile

And whats the irony?? I said SRK movies are NO BETTER than shankar movies. Shankar has given half-good/good movies and junks. SRK has done the same. At least shankar has less no. of movies to his credit

Apples and oranges? OK. Rajini has given at least 25 superb movies (Pre-thaLapathi mostly) and SRK??? Can he ACT?? at least as good as Jeyam ravi??

From: thamiz on Thu Jan 10 22:26:28 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

IMHO, Shankar for all his limitations should stick himself to making Tamil/Southern movies where he has a good market! Cool

Btw, is Robot a Sci-Fi futuristic thriller from Shankar? All the best to RK fans... Wink

OK, shankar's hindi nAyak flunked, fine!

What about Shivaji? It did very well in north! They are dubbing it now because of that response!

I dont know, Al Pacino turned down Kramervs Kramer. For that movie Justin Hoffman won an Oscar for best actor. Al made a big mistake, people say.

So, we dont know what is all about Robo or its outcome are going to be. Let us wait and see!

BTW, Vikram's first movie is a flop and now he is an established hero. If Vikram can, why not Shankar in Hindi

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 10 22:59:29 2008.

Who should Rajni romance in Robot: Deepika or Ash?

January 10, 2008 12:30 IST

After a dream Hindi film debut with Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan [Images] in Om Shanti Om, Deepika Padukone [Images] may soon star opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikanth [Images] in Shankar's Robot.

According to sources, Deepika is being offered a huge sum to star in this Rs 100 crore venture. On the other hand, some people in Bollywood are advicing her against taking up the role because of the age difference between the 22-year-old actress and the 57-year-old megastar.

Another actress being strongly considered for the role is Aishwarya Rai [Images]. Ash had been considered for Shankar-Rajni's earlier venture, Sivaji: The Boss as well, but the deal fell through.

While speculation over the casting continues, who would you rather see Rajni romance: Deepika or Ash?

http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jan/10robot.htm
_____________________________________________________

Some of the comments on the discussion board are so freakin RACIST!
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 10 23:01:54 2008.

Deepika, Aishwarya - who will play female lead in 'Robot'?
IANS - 1/10/2008

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Media is abuzz with reports that director Shankar is very keen to sign up Deepika Padukone for his sci-fi "Robot" opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikant.

The second name doing the rounds is that of 35-year-old Aisharwya Rai, whose historical romance "Jodhaa-Akbar" is releasing in February.

However, sceptics feel that neither Deepika nor Aisharwya will accept the offer because both the actresses prefer to work with Mani Ratnam.

Even for Shankar's earlier venture "Sivaji: The Boss", the rumour mill had predicted Aisharwya would play the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but finally low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in.

After teaming up with the star in hit flick "Sivaji...", Shankar last week announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in "Robot" and that A.R. Rahman will compose the music.

http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=13395
From: NOV on Thu Jan 10 23:19:35 2008.

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From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 10 23:36:07 2008.

Deepika favourite for lead role in 'Robot'

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200801101221.htm
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Thu Jan 10 23:41:23 2008.

Robo trailer already released enjoy....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cMbWdAHt0Zk
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 10 23:43:48 2008.

Enna oru Imagination! Shankar could learn...

From: rookie007 on Fri Jan 11 0:51:12 2008.

Quote:

I dont know, Al Pacino turned down Kramervs Kramer. For that movie Justin Hoffman won an Oscar for best actor. Al made a big mistake, people say.

So, we dont know what is all about Robo or its outcome are going to be. Let us wait and see!

and don't forget .... Matrix Trilogy

the Wachowski brothers wanted to cast "Will Smith" for Neo character .... but when Will Smith turned down the offer.... the role went to Keanu Reeves ... and we know the rest of the history ....

From: rookie007 on Fri Jan 11 1:20:29 2008.

And what I don't understand is that, why is Shanker trying to go after actresses like Deepika and Ash?
Ash already declined offer like 2 times ... which includes Anniyan and Shivaji ... why he is going after Ash again ... and Deepika ... also delicined to do be paired up with Surya for Varam Aiyram ...
and she is on cloud nine after the success of OSO .. and I don't think she would agree to do the flim cause of age difference ....
I just think it is stupid to go after actresses who have already delined the offer the first time ..and that to SS ...
Screw them .....
I think .. it would be good idea if Shanker chooses some one like Manisha ...
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 11 1:53:32 2008.

except the Manisha part

What about someone like Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta who is not as high in demand as Ash, thus more chances that she'd say yes, but still famous enough.
From: SoftSword on Fri Jan 11 2:53:08 2008.

or call soundharya back
From: cm123 on Fri Jan 11 2:57:22 2008.

I think Nayantara is best..
From: dinesh2002 on Fri Jan 11 3:04:19 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

or call soundharya back
From: MADDY on Fri Jan 11 3:11:22 2008.

how abt Nila for super* dinesh??

i think, it will make lot of sense - if they go in for a middle aged heroine than girls younger than rajini's daughters
From: Devar Magan on Fri Jan 11 3:34:43 2008.

when is sivaji releasing in hindi?
From: Mahen on Fri Jan 11 5:28:53 2008.

Nayan should stick to movies like Ayya etc..Athoda munjike Robot ellam romba over..Just bcos she wore bikini in billa(which looked horrible on her), athu ore aatama aduthe..
My choice..katrina,lara dutta..These gals have the oomph factor to act in big movies..As a tamana fan, i wud like to see in robot bcos it might do wonders to her career.. But i have to console myself seeing her pairing with rajni..
From: dinesh2002 on Fri Jan 11 7:17:48 2008.

MADDY wrote:

how abt Nila for super* dinesh??

i think, it will make lot of sense - if they go in for a middle aged heroine than girls younger than rajini's daughters

i think Nila wouldnt be so bad isnt it..... did u see her in the "Vaana" telugu film with Vinay pictures??? she looks simply awesome there!!!! never seen her look so great ever since Ah Aah........

From: dinesh2002 on Fri Jan 11 7:19:21 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Nayan should stick to movies like Ayya etc..Athoda munjike Robot ellam romba over..Just bcos she wore bikini in billa(which looked horrible on her), athu ore aatama aduthe..
My choice..katrina,lara dutta..These gals have the oomph factor to act in big movies..As a tamana fan, i wud like to see in robot bcos it might do wonders to her career.. Smile

But i have to console myself seeing her pairing with rajni.. Very Happy

now that was really really funny.... sorry Nayan fans.....

From: rookie007 on Fri Jan 11 11:34:53 2008.

Miss Universe Lara Dutta or Nila sounds good too .....

From: Dilbert on Fri Jan 11 15:36:08 2008.

NOV wrote:

General Warning

We have been rather lax with moderation the last few months, hoping that discussions would take Hub to a higher level. However, we note that this leniency is now being taken advantage of and henceforth we may have to revert to strict moderation.

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Naatamai finally Naalla Therippu.

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Jan 11 16:37:43 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Naatamai finally Naalla Therippu.
Not Tortoise...theerpai maathi ezhuthuuuuuuu
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 11 22:35:45 2008.

Deepika, Aishwarya - who will play female lead in 'Robot'?

Published on January 11, 2008 by IANS Viewed 27 times

Media is abuzz with reports that director Shankar is very keen to sign up Deepika Padukone for his sci-fi "Robot" opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikant. The second name doing the rounds is that of 35-year-old Aisharwya Rai, whose historical romance "Jodhaa-Akbar" is releasing in February. However, sceptics feel that neither Deepika nor Aisharwya will accept the offer because both the actresses prefer to work with Mani Ratnam.

Even for Shankar's earlier venture "Sivaji: The Boss", the rumour mill had predicted Aisharwya would play the female lead opposite Rajnikant, but finally low-profile Shriya Sharan was roped in.

After teaming up with the star in hit flick "Sivaji...", Shankar last week announced that he will repeat the 57-year-old actor in "Robot" and that A.R. Rahman will compose the music.

IANS

http://indiainteracts.com/gossip/2008/01/11/11875/Deepika-Aishwarya--who-will-play-female-lead-in-Robot/
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 11 22:39:56 2008.

‘Robot’ and Rajini: a flashback
IndiaGlitz [Friday, January 11, 2008]

Did you know that Rajini had agreed to act in ‘Robot’ long ago? Did you know that the project has come a full circle?

Here is a small flashback to recall the incident:

It was 2002 and it was the function held to launch Shankar’s ‘Boys’. Rajini attended the function as the chief guest. Shankar has arranged a demo session to reveal the talents of the boys of the ‘Boys’. Superstar enjoyed the event very much.

When Rajini came to the mike, he said that the news published in some magazines saying that Rajini and Shankar were coming together was true. “It is true. The name of the film is ‘Robot’. If I act in this movie directed by Shankar, it would run for 50 weeks. But it requires 50 crore rupees and two years to make”, said Rajini in his speech.

The dream of Shankar and the desire of superstar have been realized after almost six years. The budget has been doubled and the expectations are manifold.

In the meantime, the film has been associated with too many big names including Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Ajith, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan. The movie has come a full circle with Rajini himself acting in the mega film.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35833.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 11 22:41:34 2008.

Superstar signs up Robot – Scoop news

Jan 11, 2008, 02:04

http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_3593.shtml

From: MADDY on Sat Jan 12 6:45:23 2008.

Quote:

Set in a future Chennai(2100 A.D.) where robots are common assistants and workers for their human owners, this is the story of "robotophobic" Chennai Police Detective Ajithkumar investigation into the murder of Old-rajinikanth , who works at Indian Robotics, in which a robot, Robo-Rajinikanth, appears to be implicated, even though that would mean the robot had violated the Three Laws of Robotics, which is apparently impossible. It seems impossible because.. if robots can break those laws, there's nothing to stop them from taking over the world, as humans have grown to become completely dependent upon their robots. Or maybe... they already have? Aiding AjithKumar in his investigation is a psychologist, Dr. Deepika , who specializes in the psyches of robots

From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Jan 12 7:04:50 2008.

Idhu I, Robot padatthoda kadhai. Deepika character mattum extra. Kadavule, kadavule
From: MADDY on Sat Jan 12 7:13:09 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Idhu I, Robot padatthoda kadhai. Deepika character mattum extra. Kadavule, kadavule

sorry, saturday afternoon - no oncalls - so thot i will cook up a masala ....pudikkalaya??
From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Jan 12 7:15:41 2008.

Idhu unga masala-va, I thot this is one of those orkut stories. I'll stop with this
From: MADDY on Sat Jan 12 7:22:08 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Idhu unga masala-va, I thot this is one of those orkut stories. I'll stop with this

dont worry, this will come as forward to u tomm in ur corporate inbox....

From: RajaRam on Sat Jan 12 9:55:35 2008.

Quote:

In the meantime, the film has been associated with too many big names including Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Ajith, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan. The movie has come a full circle with Rajini himself acting in the mega film.

100% false.
In late 90's I have seen kamal stills with Jino(Robo dog) for ROBO movie in kumudam magazine.

From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 12 11:16:47 2008.

RajaRam wrote:

Quote:

100% false.
In late 90's I have seen kamal stills with Jino(Robo dog) for ROBO movie in kumudam magazine.

Hello Rasaraman Sir.. !! Nice to have you back! Jino or JUNO you are referring to?

From: RajaRam on Sat Jan 12 12:26:38 2008.

Quote:

Jino or JUNO you are referring to?

I think it is Jino.
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Sat Jan 12 12:30:54 2008.

RajaRam wrote:

Quote:

Jino or JUNO you are referring to?

I think it is Jino.

Its about time you got confused...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jan 12 14:20:31 2008.

there is nothing called juno. maybe ur pet dog! Jino is correct

a similar pose appeared in Indian too(akkadaa song). unnessasary and confusing....
From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 12 20:51:23 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

there is nothing called juno. maybe ur pet dog! Jino is correct

a similar pose appeared in Indian too(akkadaa song). unnessasary and confusing....

Sakala ,
as usual our rasaram sir. starting something..with Jino ! Btw Juno is latest Hollywood flick about Teenage preganancy a comedy Movie its nominated for golden globe this year. I thought namma annan saw that movie.. Pera Mathee..as usual information mathee.. was trying to create some sort of dig here..

Good you brought up that Indian tata Photo with Dog. Now you see Rasarama sir was rite.. Kamalsir photo with dog indeed exists Thanxs Sakala as usual you are great with your info.
From: komban on Sun Jan 13 7:29:56 2008.

Whether confirmed or not...the hype surrounding Rajini never seem to wane, come what may....! What else could be the reason for this ?

http://robotrajini.com/
From: cm123 on Wed Jan 16 1:05:32 2008.

Shankar in Vijay TV interview told they are searching for a tamil title and the film will be well received by kids..

most of the time they talked about rajini only..
From: rookie007 on Wed Jan 16 2:31:28 2008.

One thing is for SURE this time....
Robo is not going to be about another Gentlemen...Anniyan or Shivaji .....
From: thamiz on Wed Jan 16 13:13:16 2008.

cm123 wrote:

Shankar in Vijay TV interview told they are searching for a tamil title and the film will be well received by kids..

most of the time they talked about rajini only..

His interview was good!

He was very honest in every statement of his!

"Honesty the best policy" Way to go Shankar !
From: rookie007 on Wed Jan 16 16:52:42 2008.

Can some one please upload the 175 function of Shivaji and the Shanker's interview ..PLEASE!!!!!!!
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Wed Jan 16 18:05:51 2008.

Sivaji Function Video

Sivaji 175 Part 1 of 13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQjNo5t9FtE

Part 2/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqaqnhF7egU

Other parts will take time to upload apparently...
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 16 18:11:35 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

Sivaji Function Video

Sivaji 175 Part 1 of 13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQjNo5t9FtE

Yay! Thanks a lot... Got a lot to see tonight then!
From: thamiz on Fri Jan 18 22:25:17 2008.

some parts of 13 are missing
From: Nerd on Sat Jan 19 1:46:28 2008.

Aishwarya ivunga thirunthavE maattaaingaLA
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2710623.cms
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 19 3:14:30 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Aishwarya ivunga thirunthavE maattaaingaLA
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2710623.cms

YAY!!! Aishwariya Rai.... ACCEPT IT !!! ACCEPT IT !!!! its been long time uve been seen in Tamil film...........!!!
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 19 7:00:58 2008.

Aishwarya in 'Robot'?
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, January 19, 2008]

Aishwarya Rai Gallery

Aishwarya Rai Gallery

Lot of news and gossips on Rajinikanth’s ‘Robot’ are coming out day in and day out. The latest buzz about the film is that the beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan would be paired opposite superstar in Shankar’s ‘Robot’. Shankar who had been to Mumbai recently, was believed to have met Aishwarya Rai.

It is rumored that Shankar went to Mumbai in the first week of January and discussed the script and her role with Ash. Aishwarya, according to the grapevine, had gone through the script thoroughly. She is yet to decide about ‘Robot’.

Shankar is very keen that ‘Robot’ must be bigger than ‘Sivaji’. It is quite natural to rope in a big star like Aish, who has international acceptance, into ‘Robot’, which will be the biggest ever film to be produced in India.

Moreover, since the film is planned to be made simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, Aishwarya will be the right choice, as she has popularity all over the nation.

Aishwarya’s name has been associated with Rajini’s films since ‘Padayappa’. Now he is signed for a new film and the name of Aish surfaces again. It will be interesting to see whether the most popular actress of India will pair up with the biggest superstar of India this time.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/35995.html
From: Yathu on Sat Jan 19 7:50:31 2008.

SAY YES AISH! PLEASE!

AISH IS WHAT THIS MOVIE NEEDs!
From: Yathu on Sat Jan 19 7:54:14 2008.

Aishwarya Rai with Super Star?

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

January 19, 2008

Director Shankar’s dream project Robot which is reported to be a mega budgeted venture, never before heard in Tamil film industry, will take off after the Boss wraps up Kuselan. Meanwhile rumours are rife that Shankar has flown to Mumbai to hold talks with former Miss World Aishwarya Rai to cast her as the female lead for super star in Robot.

Readers may recall that Ms Rai was one of the top line choices for heroine in Sivaji. But due to date problems, she could not sign on the dotted line earlier.

Sources also reveal that Shankar may be successful this time in getting a positive reply from Ash as Rajnikanth shares a special rapport with her father-in-law Big B who might influence her decision. Discussions are on and we will keep you posted…

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-08-03/19-01-08-robot.html
From: dinesh2002 on Sat Jan 19 8:17:35 2008.

Yathu wrote:

SAY YES AISH! PLEASE!

AISH IS WHAT THIS MOVIE NEEDs!

YESS!!!! Something tells me its Aishwariya Rai IS the actress for ROBOT.... i hope my instincts is right!! !!!!
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 21 0:37:42 2008.

Weekly Poll

Do you still prefer Aishwarya to pair with our Thalaivar in Robo?

* She will be perfect match for this mega project

* South Indian Actress will be a better choice

* Should not be considered at all

* No Comments

http://www.rajinifans.com/poll/cast.php
____________________________________________________

My choice is #3 - It's over for Aish! Let's move on...
From: rookie007 on Mon Jan 21 2:17:22 2008.

Quote:

Aishwarya ivunga thirunthavE maattaaingaLA
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2710623.cms

lol..the articles states that, Robo will be produced by Sony
i thought it was Anygaran and Eros International ....

From: Raghu on Mon Jan 21 6:51:18 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

Aishwarya ivunga thirunthavE maattaaingaLA
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2710623.cms

lol..the articles states that, Robo will be produced by Sony Rolling Eyes

i thought it was Anygaran and Eros International ....

me too

From: Corleone on Mon Jan 21 7:24:37 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

Aishwarya ivunga thirunthavE maattaaingaLA
http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2710623.cms

lol..the articles states that, Robo will be produced by Sony Rolling Eyes

i thought it was Anygaran and Eros International ....

SONY Pictures and EROS International are collaborating in India.
They are like ESPN and Star sports....they work together....their commitment with each other will be upto the end of 2011.

From: Raghu on Mon Jan 21 7:29:11 2008.

hmm

I was wondering how AYNGARAN can produse a film worth abouth 100+ crore
From: Corleone on Mon Jan 21 7:37:58 2008.

Raghu wrote:

hmm

I was wondering how AYNGARAN can produse a film worth abouth 100+ crore

Ayngaran is there mainly to manage the productions and expenditure......the bulk of the money will be pumped in by EROS and SONY.

From: Raghu on Mon Jan 21 7:44:53 2008.

Corleone wrote:

Raghu wrote:

hmm

I was wondering how AYNGARAN can produse a film worth abouth 100+ crore

Ayngaran is there mainly to manage the productions and expenditure......the bulk of the money will be pumped in by EROS and SONY.

Oh, thought so

From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Mon Jan 21 21:39:09 2008.

Ash Impressed with Robo Script

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Ash_to_pair_with_Rajini/articleshow/2718610.cms

I could care less if she is in the movie or not...I am just happy that she found the script interesting....

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Jan 21 22:08:50 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

Ash Impressed with Robo Script

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Ash_to_pair_with_Rajini/articleshow/2718610.cms

I could care less if she is in the movie or not...I am just happy that she found the script interesting.... Cool

YES!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shankar - Aishwarya Rai - A.R.Rahman yet again after 10 years !!!!!!!!!! WO HOOOOOOOOO!!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps : sorry, just that this combo is a dream come true !!!

From: thamiz on Mon Jan 21 22:27:18 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

So, she has not turned it down, yet.

Considering?

From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Mon Jan 21 22:29:14 2008.

Eagerly waiting for the first official pic of the movie from Shanker....I am sure it will bring chills to everyone...
From: rookie007 on Mon Jan 21 23:19:43 2008.

Quote:

Eagerly waiting for the first official pic of the movie from Shanker....I am sure it will bring chills to everyone...

same here bro...

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 22 0:35:50 2008.

SIVAJITHEBOSS wrote:

From: rookie007 on Tue Jan 22 2:10:30 2008.

Wow.... The pressure for our SS and Shanker is out of this world ....
Shanker is being smart getting all the best of best to work beside
with him...

Mind blowing director (Shanker) + our (SS) + #1 music
director in the country (AR) + Top production companies(EROS + Ayngaran + Sony ) + Best actress (Aish) + Best CG companies + Best technicians = The Wrath of Tamil Cinama (South Indian Cinema).....
From: Mahen on Tue Jan 22 4:45:55 2008.

Im not really excited abt ash being in robot...Maybe if she was still single, it would have been a great news.. Hope the role will go to someone else..
From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 22 4:51:50 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Im not really excited abt ash being in robot...Maybe if she was still single, it would have been a great news.. Hope the role will go to someone else..

Was she really single all through these years ?

From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 22 5:09:35 2008.

selvakumar wrote:

Mahen wrote:

Im not really excited abt ash being in robot...Maybe if she was still single, it would have been a great news.. Smile

Hope the role will go to someone else..

Was she really single all through these years ? Rolling Eyes

romba mukkiyam selva...
but thats a very good doubt...

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 22 5:26:19 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Mahen wrote:

Im not really excited abt ash being in robot...Maybe if she was still single, it would have been a great news.. Smile

Hope the role will go to someone else..

Was she really single all through these years ? Rolling Eyes

romba mukkiyam selva...
but thats a very good doubt... Laughing

yeah.. just like karakattakaran soppanasundari joke

From: dinesh2002 on Tue Jan 22 5:27:36 2008.

If my sources are to be believed, this could well be the casting coup of the decade. It seems Deepika Padukone has been replaced in Shankar's magnum opus, Robot. And the coveted role is all set to go to Aishwarya. It happened like this. Shankar, I am told, did consider Ash for the part, but since Shah Rukh Khan was in the picture, Aishwarya was indecisive.

News about Deepika Padukone being seriously considered for the same have been doing the rounds for some time. But it seems that after Shah Rukh opted out of the project, Deepika's name dropped out too.

So Rajni stepped in. And being a good friend of the Bachchans, he approached Amitabh all over again. And a few meetings later, Ash was finally convinced.

Whew! As for Rajini and Ash fans, if this actually works out, Robot will definitely be the film to watch out for. For Ash, this heralds a homecoming of sorts of the actress post- Iruvar. And now, let's wait and watch for the real story and all the spicy details of this coup to emerge, shall we?

http://www.buzz18.com/snippets/gossip/ash-replaces-deepika-in-robot/35001/0
From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 22 5:28:35 2008.

SS & r_r
Single ah irukkurathu padathula nadikirathukku oru advantagenna, soppanasundari doubt enna, soerkkaloga sundari doubt ae ketkalaam
From: dinesh2002 on Tue Jan 22 5:32:24 2008.

Aishwarya Rai in Robot?
By Moviebuzz
Tuesday, 22 January , 2008, 12:32
It looks like Aishwarya Rai is the front runner to play heroine to Rajinikanth( superstar likes to be spelled in this way) in Shankar directed Robot! Last week Shankar who had worked with her in his Jeans, had met her in Mumbai and narrated the one-line story to her.

Aishwarya heard the story but has not green signaled the project as her career in Bollywood is at a crucial juncture with her Hrithik Roshan film Jodhaa Akbar due for release on February 15. The box-office success of the film will determine her future moves in Bollywood, as she has only Ram Gopal Varma's "Sarkar-2" and two Hollywood projects "Pink Panther-2" and Ben Kingsley's "Taj Mahal" coming up for release.

Shankar has never taken a pure south Indian actress in any of his films, as he thinks the skin tone of his heroine is important. And as far as Rajinikanth is concerned from Padayappa days he has not hidden his desire to act with the Ulaga Azhagi! Let us hope that Ash obliges these men, so that they will provide us with some great entertainment by the year 2010 with Robot.

The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14592831

From: Corleone on Tue Jan 22 5:33:46 2008.

raaja_rasigan wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Mahen wrote:

Im not really excited abt ash being in robot...Maybe if she was still single, it would have been a great news.. Smile

Hope the role will go to someone else..

Was she really single all through these years ? Rolling Eyes

romba mukkiyam selva...
but thats a very good doubt... Laughing

yeah.. just like karakattakaran soppanasundari joke Laughing

R_R,
Irunthaalun neenga namma Selva-va senthiloda compare panneerka koodathu.

From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 22 7:24:05 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

If my sources are to be believed, this could well be the casting coup of the decade. It seems Deepika Padukone has been replaced in Shankar's magnum opus, Robot. And the coveted role is all set to go to Aishwarya. It happened like this. Shankar, I am told, did consider Ash for the part, but since Shah Rukh Khan was in the picture, Aishwarya was indecisive.

News about Deepika Padukone being seriously considered for the same have been doing the rounds for some time. But it seems that after Shah Rukh opted out of the project, Deepika's name dropped out too.

So Rajni stepped in. And being a good friend of the Bachchans, he approached Amitabh all over again. And a few meetings later, Ash was finally convinced.

Whew! As for Rajini and Ash fans, if this actually works out, Robot will definitely be the film to watch out for. For Ash, this heralds a homecoming of sorts of the actress post- Iruvar. And now, let's wait and watch for the real story and all the spicy details of this coup to emerge, shall we?

http://www.buzz18.com/snippets/gossip/ash-replaces-deepika-in-robot/35001/0

rajni amitabh kitta poi... unga marumagala nadikka sollunga'nu sonnaaraa...

idhellaam heights of buruda...
anyway they have written it in the gossip column, so lets forgive them...
aanaalum epdiyellaam yosikkiraanga...

From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 22 7:33:55 2008.

Corleone wrote:

R_R,
Irunthaalun neenga namma Selva-va senthiloda compare panneerka koodathu.
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 23 15:59:20 2008.

AISH OPPOSITE RAJNIKANT IN 'ROBOT'?

http://ww.smashits.com/news/bollywood/movie-talk/6538/malaika-khan-turns-real-mother.html

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be paired opposite Rajnikant in Shankar's forthcoming film 'Robot'. Shankar who created box office history with his last release 'Sivaji - The Boss' had been to Mumbai recently to meet Aishwarya Rai. He discussed the script and her role with Ash. "Aishwarya has gone through the script before joining Abhishek who is shooting for 'Dilli 6' in Rajasthan. Even though she has gone through the narration, she is yet to decide about 'Robot'." Shankar's 'Robot' is going to be even bigger than 'Sivaji - The Boss'. Rajnikant and Shankar are keen on co-producing 'Robot' together. Since Rajnikant has already said yes to Shankar, the former is keen on signing Aish, as the movie will be made in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. This is to recall that Shankar had first approached Shah Rukh Khan who declined it. Incidentally, Kareena had then shown interest in 'Robot' when she came to know that SRK is going to be part of the film. It is also believed that Kareena herself expressed her desire to work with Shah Rukh for the same film. But it couldn't happen because SRK had some differences with director Shankar regarding its script.
From: thamiz on Wed Jan 23 22:59:33 2008.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Ash - Rajinikanth make it official! - Source: IBNLive.com

Aishwarya Rai has reportedly signed the prestigious Shankar film with Rajinikanth, tentatively called Robot.
Our sources insist, the deal was officially signed yesterday afternoon, around 3.30 pm. "The contract was sent to Janak (the Bachchan bungalow in suburban Mumbai) for the Bachchans' approval, and it was duly signed," says our source. But that's not all. Aishwarya Rai is allegedly charging a whopping Rs 1.5 cr for the film, which was initially meant to be a SRK and Deepika Padukone starrer. The amount, needless to say, will be some sort of a landmark, considering no Rajini heroine has ever commanded such an astronomical fee so far. Shriya Saran was allegedly paid Rs 30 lakh for Sivaji.
Meanwhile, there seems to be some controversy around the title of this film.
From: rookie007 on Thu Jan 24 0:42:24 2008.

1.5 crores ????? I thought it would be more then that ....
From: cm123 on Thu Jan 24 1:44:36 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

1.5 crores ????? I thought it would be more then that ....

ithuve over .... intha padathukku avar thevaya illai
From: rookie007 on Thu Jan 24 2:12:01 2008.

Quote:

ithuve over .... intha padathukku avar thevaya illai

Ash is the only one who can get audience from south to north to hollywood ...
even though I hate to her ... if the movie needs some like her ....
then we have no choise but to choose her
From: Mahen on Thu Jan 24 2:32:21 2008.

1.5 crores is small actually..Nayanthara kuda 1crore sambalam(after she stripped in billa)..I expected aish's fee would be around 3-4c..Anyway im disappointed that aish is in robot..I expected a freshie..

'Ash is the only one who can get audience from south to north to hollywood'--disagree bcos heroines dont really pull the crowd..Many movies with big heroines have bombed big time and even heroine-centric movies dont do well..Look at sivaji,shirya was an unknown face but the movie did very well and it changed her career too..
From: thamiz on Thu Jan 24 10:36:32 2008.

Mahen wrote:

1.5 crores is small actually....

I felt the same too.

But the # hours she will be working in the movie will be very small!

From: Raikkonen on Thu Jan 24 10:42:59 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Aishwarya Rai in Robot?
By Moviebuzz
Tuesday, 22 January , 2008, 12:32
It looks like Aishwarya Rai is the front runner to play heroine to Rajinikanth( superstar likes to be spelled in this way) in Shankar directed Robot! Last week Shankar who had worked with her in his Jeans, had met her in Mumbai and narrated the one-line story to her.

Aishwarya heard the story but has not green signaled the project as her career in Bollywood is at a crucial juncture with her Hrithik Roshan film Jodhaa Akbar due for release on February 15. The box-office success of the film will determine her future moves in Bollywood, as she has only Ram Gopal Varma's "Sarkar-2" and two Hollywood projects "Pink Panther-2" and Ben Kingsley's "Taj Mahal" coming up for release.

Shankar has never taken a pure south Indian actress in any of his films, as he thinks the skin tone of his heroine is important. And as far as Rajinikanth is concerned from Padayappa days he has not hidden his desire to act with the Ulaga Azhagi! Let us hope that Ash obliges these men, so that they will provide us with some great entertainment by the year 2010 with Robot.

The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14592831

Ennada Superstar movie announcement panni ivlo naalachi, intha news innum varaliyennu patthen..
Vantirichi..

From: Yathu on Thu Jan 24 16:54:25 2008.

Aishwarya Rai signs for Robot

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

January 24, 2008

A couple of days back, we had mentioned that Shankar was in Mumbai to hold talks with Aishwarya Rai to cast her in his prestigious project Robot. Now it is confirmed that he has been successful with regard to roping in former Miss World in his mega budgeted film Robot. Ms Rai has signed on the dotted line for a jaw dropping sum of Rs 1.5 crore to play the lady lead for Super Star in the film. Insiders reveal that this could be the highest paid salary for any heroine in the South Indian film industry. This Science fiction film will be produced by Karunamoorthy for Ayngaran International and is expected to be made simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.
From: Yathu on Thu Jan 24 17:00:42 2008.

Ash in ‘Robot’ IndiaGlitz [Thursday, January 24, 2008]

It is almost certain that India’s most sought after actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has signed the mega movie ‘Robot' directed by Shankar. Aishwarya Rai will play the lead role as the pair to India’s biggest superstar Rajinikanth.

Sources from Mumbai say that the deal was struck by yesterday (January 23) noon. It is said that Aishwarya would be paid a whopping amount of Rs 1.5 crore for the film. The amount, it confirmed, will be the highest salary received by an actress in India.

As we have mentioned earlier, Rajinikanth has been trying to cast the beauty queen in his film right from the days of ‘Padayappa’. His dream to cast her has finally come true in the biggest movie of his career.

Keep watching IndiaGlitz for more updates on ‘Robot’.
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Jan 24 18:38:54 2008.

Wow, well this is great news I suppose. They have succeeded after a while.

In the Sun TV interview, her humbleness and the way she acknowledged Rajini's power (in a way, how he was much bigger than her) is awesome. All the best for Robot!!
From: thamiz on Thu Jan 24 23:36:55 2008.

So, Is that confirmed or what?
From: Sinthiya on Thu Jan 24 23:45:39 2008.

i'm impressed, finally Aishwarya has agreed......this is gonna be so big around the world...Ash+Rajni+ARR will be ...forget the story ...

....best of luck
From: thamiz on Thu Jan 24 23:48:41 2008.

Sinthiya wrote:

i'm impressed, finally Aishwarya has agreed......this is gonna be so big around the world...Ash+Rajni+ARR will be ...forget the story ...

....best of luck

They made an offer which she could not refuse, it seems!
From: Sinthiya on Thu Jan 24 23:50:55 2008.

thamiz wrote:

They made an offer which she could not refuse, it seems!

yeah...i can imagine......she has tremendous star power as well...
i'm happy for Rajni!
From: cancer on Thu Jan 24 23:53:30 2008.

cm123 wrote:

rookie007 wrote:

1.5 crores ????? I thought it would be more then that ....

ithuve over .... intha padathukku avar thevaya illai

Intha padathulayvathu othukittangannu santhosa padunga, 7-8 varusama aish ai try panninathukku oru vetri.
From: thamiz on Thu Jan 24 23:55:45 2008.

As Shankar wished he hired the best artists to accomplish his dream project!
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 24 23:58:23 2008.

cancer wrote:

Intha padathulayvathu othukittangannu santhosa padunga, 7-8 varusama aish ai try panninathukku oru vetri.

Rajini has EXPLAINED publicly in a function why they were after Aish and the reasons she could not be a part of those movies. There it ended and its not a thing to be made fun of

From: cancer on Fri Jan 25 0:05:37 2008.

Nerd wrote:

cancer wrote:

Intha padathulayvathu othukittangannu santhosa padunga, 7-8 varusama aish ai try panninathukku oru vetri.

Rajini has EXPLAINED publicly in a function why they were after Aish and the reasons she could not be a part of those movies. There it ended and its not a thing to be made fun of Cool

i did not know what r those reasons, But aish ai heroine podurathukku try panninathu unmaiyaaa illaya?

anyhow its good sign , Aish presence will add credit to the movie

From: thamiz on Fri Jan 25 0:07:48 2008.

cancer wrote:

anyhow its good sign , Aish presence will add credit to the movie

It certainly will.

The 1.5 cr will yield much more!
From: Dilbert on Fri Jan 25 0:44:17 2008.

I still don't believe few of things what Thalivar is getting in to

Aish < Karunamurthy.. If you look at her acting in her last venture " THE LAST LEGION" she is not fit be anywhere near ROBOT. Again Shankargaru.. may be thinging of showing her this time around with 7 New wonders of the world.

// Dig // few articles carried some info she is carrying.. this was reason for her recent visits to many temples include Madurai dig end//

If I am wrong don't kill me.. have gr8 day guys.. Nowadays ..all Thavliar fans are working Overtime.. May be Nerd / Thiru / Nov/ Bay should pay hard working people us
From: Mahen on Fri Jan 25 9:20:47 2008.

Aishwarya confirms Robot!
By Moviebuzz
Friday, 25 January , 2008, 14:25
Last Updated: Friday, 25 January , 2008, 15:07
Aishwarya Rai has been confirmed to play Rajinikanth's heroine in Shankar directed Robot! The actress herself confirmed this to the Hindi news channel "Aaj Tak" and its sister channel in English "Headlines Today" that she is going to do Robot.

Meanwhile back home in Chennai it is an open secret that the director had met Aishwarya in Mumbai and gave her a one-line narration of her role in the film. But when contacted Shankar, did not want to comment on it till all the artists and technicians are signed up!

It is a typical Shankar reaction, as he would like to keep his moves on Robot a closely guarded secret till the release day of the film. And Rajinikanth also loves keeping everybody guessing till he asks the producers to officially announce it with a press statement.

The views expressed in the article are the author's and not of Sify.com..

IS shankar aware that south indians esp tamil audiences are against the idea of married ladies gracing the big screen as heroines?I read an article few years back that audiences cant accept married ladies as heroines due to the kalacharam crap...If you look at the past, most heroines who have settled down will either quit acting or do anni, akka kind of roles...Im afraid shankar's decision to cast Aishwarya
rai might backfire on him..But if aish's role in robot runs on a separate track without being rajni's ladylove, then it shouldnt be a problem i guess..

From: rookie007 on Fri Jan 25 12:21:58 2008.

Quote:

IS shankar aware that south indians esp tamil audiences are against the idea of married ladies gracing the big screen as heroines?I read an article few years back that audiences cant accept married ladies as heroines due to the kalacharam crap...If you look at the past, most heroines who have settled down will either quit acting or do anni, akka kind of roles...Im afraid shankar's decision to cast Aishwarya
rai might backfire on him..But if aish's role in robot runs on a separate track without being rajni's ladylove, then it shouldnt be a problem i guess..

This mentality go to change ....

Why can't married women act as heroine .... while guys can ....

anywaz, with RObo, I don't think heroines have to worry about that anymore .....

From: Dilbert on Fri Jan 25 13:31:37 2008.

I feel privileged to belong to Bachchan family: Ash

Rajeev Masand / CNN-IBN

Mumbai: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is difficult to pin down for an interview; but is always in the news for one reason or another. Here she is, in an interview with entertainment editor of CNN-IBN, Rajeev Masand.

Rajeev Masand: Shankar, the director of Shivaji has revealed that you are the heroine of his new film Robot opposite Rajinikanth.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: They are super entertainers independently and together. I am saying independently because Shankar has been really sweet before Jeans and even after that. He has always asked me for his various projects but due to time and schedule, I could never come around making it happen as I already had other commitments. Rajini sir and Shankar are pure creative people. Saying no can and could be such an issue.

Recently Shankar did approach me and narrated the script. But we could still work it out. I am still working on my dates. But if he is confirmed it then it is cool. It means we will be on board and will work it out.
Rajeev Masand: It has also been said that you have been signed at a price that is the highest ever price paid to an actor in a Rajinikanth film.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: It is not that as much as speculation and a lot more chattier like there is a dearth of it anyways. I don’t know how to react to all this.

Karunamurthy

Rajeev Masand: The family is going to be in Barabanki shortly to announce the Aishwarya Rai school for girls, which is a very noble gesture. Are you going to play a significant role in that?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: I am very humbled by the commitment that the family has made and I so privileged to belong to a family that made a commitment a year ago and is keeping to its word and is realising the commitment very soon. You have to wait for the details of date and nomenclature. But more than anything else, it is the whole thought and idea and it is straight from the heart.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/i-feel-privileged-to-belong-to-bachchan-family-ash/57377-8.html

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 13:44:21 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

IS shankar aware that south indians esp tamil audiences are against the idea of married ladies gracing the big screen as heroines?I read an article few years back that audiences cant accept married ladies as heroines due to the kalacharam crap...If you look at the past, most heroines who have settled down will either quit acting or do anni, akka kind of roles...Im afraid shankar's decision to cast Aishwarya rai might backfire on him..But if aish's role in robot runs on a separate track without being rajni's ladylove, then it shouldnt be a problem i guess..

This mentality go to change .... Twisted Evil

Why can't married women act as heroine .... while guys can .... Rolling Eyes

anywaz, with RObo, I don't think heroines have to worry about that anymore ..... Razz

I agree with rookie, I'm pretty sure that Kollywood will change too and become like Bollywood altho not as "free."

In Bollywood, the chemistry and close acting between heroines and heroes is almost 100x more than in Kollywood, married or not. Ex) Kajol in Fanaa. But I think Shankar is smart and knows how to package a film well. I mean Aish is already acting glamorously in Holly/Bolly, so it shouldn't be that much difficult because Kollywood is definitely more decent.

I don't think this separate track business would work, because the whole point is to see Ash as Superstar's ladylove. As long as she is not portrayed vulgarly (I'm sure Shankar wouldn't do this), but in a cute fashion, similar to Jeans with a right mix of style and glamour, it should be fine.

From: thamiz on Sat Jan 26 11:29:30 2008.

ரோபோவில் ஐஸ்வர்யா!

த்ரிஷா, ஸ்ரேயா மூட் அவுட்!

ஒருவழியாக ரோபோ படத்திற்கு கதாநாயகி கிடைத்துவிட்டார். தீபீகா படுகோன், அல்லது ஐஸ்வர்யாராய் என்று பயணப்பட்ட தேடுதல் படலம், ஐஸ்வர்யாராய் சம்மதித்ததால் முடிவுக்கு வந்திருக்கிறது. சிவாஜி படத்திலேயே ஐஸ்வர்யாராய் தன்னுடன் நடிக்க வேண்டும் என்று விரும்பினார் ரஜினி. அப்போது பல்வேறு காரணங்களால் அந்த அழைப்பை நிராகரித்தார் ஐஸ். ஷங்கரின் ஜீன்ஸ் படத்தில் நடித்திருந்ததால், உலக அழகியை சகஜமாக அணுக முடிந்த ஷங்கருக்கு, சம்பளம் பேசுவதும் பெரிய விஷயமாக படவில்லை. சுமார் 1 கோடியே 50 லட்சம் சம்பளம் தருவதாக முடிவாகியிருக்கிறதாம். ரஜினியுடன் ஜோடியாக நடித்த எந்த நடிகையும் இவ்வளவு சம்பளம் இதற்கு முன் வாங்கியதில்லை. சிவாஜியில் நடித்த ஸ்ரேயாவுக்கு கூட 30 லட்சம் மட்டுமே சம்பளம் பேசப்பட்டதாம். ரோபோவுக்காக ஜுலையில் இருந்து தன்னுடைய தேதிகளை யாருக்கும் தராமல் வைத்திருந்த த்ரிஷா கடைசிவரை ஷங்கரிடமிருந்து அழைப்பு வரவில்லை என்பதாலேயே அந்த தேதிகளை சர்வம் படத்திற்கு கொடுத்திருக்கிறார். இதில் அதிக ஏமாற்றம் ஸ்ரேயாவுக்குதான். “மறுபடியும் ரஜினி சாருடன் நடிக்க அழைத்தால் அது என் பாக்யம்” என்று வெளிப்படையாக பேசியும், கைநழுவி போய்விட்டது வாய்ப்பு. ஆனால், ஐஸ்வர்யாவின் கால்ஷீட் கிடைத்ததால் ரோபோ குழுவினருக்கு இன்னும் மகிழ்ச்சி. ஏனென்றால், இத்தனை கோடி செலவு செய்கிற படத்திற்கு வெறும் தமிழ், தெலுங்கு, கலெக்ஷன்கள் போதாது. ஹிந்தி மார்க்கெட்டையும் பிடித்தாக வேண்டும். அதற்காக கெஸ்ட் ரோலில் அமிதாப்பை நடிக்க வைக்கலாம் என்றெல்லாம் யோசித்துக் கொண்டிருந்தார்கள். ஆனால் ஐஸ்வர்யா என்ற அழகான கல் இந்தியாவில் உள்ள அத்தனை மொழி மாங்காய்களையும் விழ வைத்திருக்கிறது.

-ஆர்.எஸ்.

More...
From: rookie007 on Sat Jan 26 15:25:47 2008.

Little translation please ....
From: Movie Cop on Sat Jan 26 15:52:44 2008.

"Local Muniama" Trisha oda range-ukku Robot project ellam expect panuradhu remba over Trisha, to me, is neither pretty nor glamorous. Thanks to her wooden face, her acting/emoting leaves a lot to be desired ... And the less I comment about her dancing skills the more better for her! Shreya must feel herself very unlucky to miss the bus for the "Robot" trip... She is very pretty (read hottie ) and can act little bit too... In the glamour department, Shreya is at her prime right now and to me she is one of the reasons for Sivaji success too...

Compared to Shreya, Aish might be a pretty heavy "investment" upfront. But I'm speculating that businessman Sangar's strategy here is to create a market at national level thro' Aish hence get greater ROI. If they could manage to rope in "Big B" as well to do a cameo role then the ROI will increase significatly as well... Dubbing the movie simultaneously in Hindi will help them collect their investments soon, IMHO!

From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 26 20:02:46 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

"Local Muniama" Trisha oda range-ukku Robot project ellam expect panuradhu remba over ROTFL

Compared to Shreya, Aish might be a pretty heavy "investment" upfront. But I'm speculating that businessman Sangar's strategy here is to create a market at national level thro' Aish hence get greater ROI.

If they could manage to rope in "Big B" as well to do a cameo role then the ROI will increase significatly as well... Dubbing the movie simultaneously in Hindi will help them collect their investments soon, IMHO! Cool

couldn't agree more with you

on Trisha lol

Aish's last 3 Hollywood projects bombed, Next 2 projects Pink Panther & Astriex & Obelix in French, only god knows where its headed. She was my last choice for ROBOT.
whenever she appears on the TV for Interview she brags more on facts than actually it is, like her dates for instance

All said and done.. she is part of ROBERTUU - as long as it doesn't harm Thaliavar's Image in anyway I am cool.

Having Big - B it will be Ambitious move

After Shivaji, I don't expect any thing more than a Great Entertainment Movie from Sangar production

Maybe Ash dance for opening number (just like Bond flicks)

From: thamiz on Sat Jan 26 21:52:34 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

"Local Muniama" Trisha oda range-ukku Robot project ellam expect panuradhu remba over ROTFL

Trisha, to me, is neither pretty nor glamorous. Thanks to her wooden face, her acting/emoting leaves a lot to be desired ... And the less I comment about her dancing skills the more better for her! Laughing

Shreya must feel herself very unlucky to miss the bus for the "Robot" trip... She is very pretty (read hottie Embarassed

) and can act little bit too... In the glamour department, Shreya is at her prime right now and to me she is one of the reasons for Sivaji success too...

Compared to Shreya, Aish might be a pretty heavy "investment" upfront. But I'm speculating that businessman Sangar's strategy here is to create a market at national level thro' Aish hence get greater ROI. If they could manage to rope in "Big B" as well to do a cameo role then the ROI will increase significatly as well... Dubbing the movie simultaneously in Hindi will help them collect their investments soon, IMHO! Cool

Good post, MC, my friend.

Your critical analysis and speculation are impressive. However I might not completely agree on your comments on Trisha's "lacking glamour abilities" as she is ready to do anything to impress audience!

From: Dilbert on Sat Jan 26 23:44:43 2008.

Robot History - Found an interesting piece of Info (Mixture of both fiction & facts- something for everyone)

There are many websites today are trying to outdo each other in reporting about Robot. In the process, there is lot of contradictory information available on the web. Robotrajini.com would like to present you with chronology of events that led to today’s developments.

In 1996, Shankar and Kamalhassan collaborated to make Indian movie which turned out to be a runaway hit. This movie earned Kamal his third national award. This movie was dubbed in several regional languages and became a sensational hit in other languages as well. The Hindi version Hindustani was a big hit too, which brought recognition for Shankar at the national stage. Emboldened by the success of this movie, Shankar wanted repeat the magic with same team. The seed for Robot was sown. Famed tamil novelist Sujatha was consulted on this project and he reportedly played a big role in shaping up the screenplay. Around 2000, this idea somewhat started taking shape.

Media Dreams Pvt Ltd, part of now defunct Chennai based Pentamedia Limited of which Sujatha was a partner agreed to produce the movie. An announcement was made to this effect. Sushmita Sen was Shankar’s first choice for this movie but she turned down. Preity Zinta was signed up to do the female lead.

http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/bollywood/20010630-0.html

A.R.Rehman was the obvious choice to play the background score for Shankar’s movie. He said this to an interview that he gave to a tamil weekly:

http://home.no.net/satheest/html/a.r_rahman.html
While the movie was in the preliminary planning stages, Kamal became busy with Aalavandhan (Hindi Abhay) and Shankar was making Hindi Nayak (remake of Tamil Muthalvan) with Anil Kapoor. It was agreed once these two movies are complete they will commence their work on Robot.

However after the disastrous box office performance (despite critical acclaim) of both Aalavandhan & Nayak things changed upside down. Kamal did not want to risk another experimental movie after Aalavandhan. Shankar was in the same mood. Media Dreams was reluctant since it is hard to get financiers to back such a mega project especially after such huge box office disasters. All concerned parties agreed that the time is not ripe for such a project. They decided to shelve the project at least temporarily.

Since Media Dreams paid an advance to Kamal for Robot, Kamal made Pammal K Sambhandam for that company. Shankar wanted to make a movie with A M Ratnam again, to help him after the huge losses he suffered in making Nayak. At this time, Rajinikanth was consulting many directors for his next movie. One of them was Shankar and he reported discussed Robot (see below) with him. While the Super Star was impressed with the story, it was said that he did not want to work with AM Ratnam, and that he preferred to produce the next movie himself. He went on to make Baba.

Shankar got busy with Boys for A M Ratnam. All the interviews that followed one question that everyone had was, What happened to Robot? Sujatha in his series Kattrathum Pettrathum in Anandha Vikatan, was quite hopeful that this movie was made one day with Kamal as hero and Shankar as it director. There was even a morphed photo of Kamal as a Robot. In another interview Shankar said there is only person can star in his dream project, and that person is none other than Kamal hassan.

When Boys was inagurated, in the year 2002, Rajini was the chief guest. That was the first time it was revealed that Shankar and Rajini had discussed the Robot movie. This came in as a surprise for the media and the public, because until then Robot was associated only with Kamal.

Rajini said that the Robot movie is a challenging one to make. It will require 50 crores and two years to make. But if we ever made that movie, it will turn out to be a great movie and I am sure it will run for 50 weeks - is what he spoke on the occassion. Funny to think now, that Super Star thought 50 crores was lot of money, but five years later he starred in Sivaji - a 80 crores project! By the way, Robot is pegged at 120 crores, as per the media reports.

In subsequent interivews, Sujatha and Shankar, who until then publicly maintained that Robot was a Kamal subject, either tighlipped or were evasive.

Also in the year 2002, Rajini’s Baba was released. Although this movie was a flop by Super Star’s standards, it still made lot of dough than many other movies released at that time.

Boys was released in 2003 with much fanfare. While critics panned the movie, it turned out to be a moderate hit largely due to AR Rahman’s peppy numbers making the younger generation swarm the multi-plexes.

Shankar started working on Anniyan after Boys. Once again the rumor mill was working overtime suggesting the storyline is Robot. This movie was released in 2005 turned out, not Robot after all. The movie went on to become a huge hit and established Vikram as a big league actor.

Year 2005 saw yet another super hit movie Chandramuki. This was remake of a kannada movie which itself was a remake of a Malayalam movie Manichithirathazhu. Directed by P.Vasu, a story well adapted to Rajini’s image and his die hard fans, this family entertainer created history in box office records. A simple story, taut screenplay, hit songs, rip tickling comedy and of course Super Star made the movie memorable.

Fresh from their successes, both Rajini and Shankar were looking for their next mega projects. Shankar’s plan was to work with Chiranjeevi. Once again press reported that he may be reviving Robot with Chiranjeevi in the lead. But there were also other reports that Chirajeevi wanted Shankar to direct his Son’s debut movie. Talks were on.

Rajini for his part consulted many directors and producers. One of the directors were in race was A.R.Murugadoss who gave another super hit Gajini in the same year. He reportedly relayed the story of ‘Stalin’ (which was later made with Chiranjeevi in the lead) to the Super Star. Talks were continuing.

In 2005 when AVM Saravanan was briefly hospitalized, Rajini had gone to meet him in the hospital and they briefly discussed about making a movie together. This was in line with Rajini’s decision to make movies only to big banners, in order to avoid controversies. It was Rajini who suggested that Shankar as his first choice for Director. But Shankar was already in talks with Chiranjeevi and he even reportedly was paid an advance for a project from a noted Telugu producer. Although Shankar knew it could be a life time opportunity to work with AVM and super star, he was in a dilemma since he was already paid advance and he did not want to disappoint the producer.

M.S.Guhan, son of AVM Saravanan and co-producer of Sivaji stepped in. He along with Ayngaran’s Karunamurthy brainstormed a solution to this seemingly complex situation. The fact that Karunamurthy was a good friend of Shankar helped as well. They spoke to the Telugu Producer and negotiated their way out. It was agreed that Shankar and the producer will nullify the contract between them and in return, AVM will give Telugu rights to the producer. This paved the way for Sivaji.

Sivaji pooja Nov 28, 2005 - from left Shreya, Shankar, AVM Saravanan,
Rajini and M.S.Guhan.

Fast forward to 2007, a movie that was nearly two years in the making and costed over 80 crores, smashed away all the box office records and created the history.

Funnily enough, no one speculated this time that it will be Robot that Shankar will be making with Rajini. The reason was, almost immediately after the news that Rajini and Shankar making the movie was confirmed, the team announced the Sivaji as the name of the new movie.

Breaking the trend and setting new records were not new for Rajini and Shankar. But even for them, the stupendous success of Sivaji is a new high. Despite the media reports that for some distributors, this movie was a big loss, Sivaji made a lasting effect across the industry which was even felt in other parts of India.

Shankar went into hiding as he always does after completing the movie. When he came back he was ready to revive Robot. This time it is for real! It is worth noting that when he first decided to make Nayak in Hindi, the producers’ first choice was Shahrukh. However Shankar at that time felt that a Shahrukh with a super star status may not make justification to that role. He wanted to show how a common man rose up to be a Chief Minister for ‘one day’. Shahrukh and Shankar did hit off quite well and they decided to make a movie together in future. This time when Shankar relayed the Robot story to Sharukh, he was impressed. Science-fiction stories have already become huge hits in Hindi. Sharukh was actually looking for a vehicle to launch his own Sci-fi thriller. SRK fresh from his huge hit Om Shanti Om and Shankar after blockbuster Sivaji, it was a perfect marriage. Or so it seemed.

Sharukh and Shankar met few times in Hyderabad and Bangalore to discuss the screenplay. However the chemistry was missing between them. There were few reasons why this project fizzeld out even in the initial stages.

a) SRK wanted Manikandan to handle the camera. Shankar did not like the idea because Manikandan had walked out of one of his earlier films.
b) SRK suggested few changes. The story has a Scientist and a Robot, both are instrumental to the entire screenplay. Shahrukh wanted to play both roles himself. An idea which Shankar wasnt quite enthused about.
c) Shahrukh was going to produce the movie. The remuneration that Shankar quoted for his story, screenplay and direction of the movie was an exorbitant amount, according to Shahrukh. He thought the money was on the higher side, especially considering Shankar’s prior movie in Hindi (Nayak) was a huge flop.
d) Shahrukh privately said that the script was ‘half-baked’ and ‘dull’ and did not suit his image.

Either all of them are true or some of them are true or none of them is true. The official reason given was “creative differences” between Shankar and Shahrukh whatever it means! Thus the movie with Shahrukh was a non-starter.

Shankar was back at the drawing board all over again. According to some media reports, Aamir Khan was offered the role, which he denied later, saying that there was never any talks in that direction. Hrithik Roshan was Shankar’s next choice. Hrithik has done super hero movies and sci-fi thrillers in the recent past and they have all become blockbuster hits. He seemed like a perfect fit now. There was one catch though. Hrithik has signed up several movies and he is pretty busy for the next few years. There is no way he will be able to dedicate 2 years for Robot.

Following the mega success of Billa 2007, Ajith was next in line to be considered for Robot. Although there were reliable reports that talks were continuing on this front, Shankar was tight lipped as usual. Ajith kept saying there is no official confirmation about it, which fueled the fire even more.

Shankar publicly said that Robot is not happening now and that he is going to concentrate more on producing movies for his S pictures. But the rumor mill continued to grind. There are only few actors left now that Shankar can work with. A) He can do this project with Kamal. Buoyed by the huge success of tamil movies, large corporations are investing boat loads of money into Tamil movie industry. In this changed atmosphere it may be possible to revive the movie with Kamal in the lead. But again there was the time factor. Kamal’s next movie Marmayogi has already been announced. He reportedly committed another mega-movie in hindi co-starring with Hrithik. It is nearly impossible for him to fit Robot in his schedule without upsetting his other production companies.

Then there was Super Star. He had few projects of his own. He wanted to make a movie for SP Muthuraman. He was impressed with director A.R.Murugadoss’s script, that he wanted to act in it. He wanted to work in a Maniratnam’s movie. He also promised to make a movie for Kamal’s Rajkamal International. Plus he wanted to make a movie for KB’s Kavithalaya. There were just too many people that he wanted to work with. But he just couldn’t get the right combination.

Ayngaran’s Karunmurthy came to Shankar’s rescue once again. Although Ayngaran is a reputed distribution company, they don’t produce movies directly. Ayngaran was partly owned by Eros International who along with Sony Pictures bankroll as many as 50 movies in Hindi this year. Industry buzz is that Karunamurthy arranged the meeting between Eros and Shankar. If these sources are to be believed, Shankar wanted Sony/Eros to produce the movie with Ajith in the lead. His estimate for making the movie was between 70 and 80 crores. However Sony/Eros was not willing to take the bait. They said Ajith is a little known actor outside Tamilnadu. If this project has to be viable, this movie must be made in two or three languages and also by an actor who can attract a strong crowd overseas. Eros reportedly made a counter offer, why dont you convince Rajini to do the movie, we can invest as much as 120 crores for this project, instead of 80 crores that you asked for? Shankar must have thought, this must be too good to be true.

He ran this by the Super Star. Rajini was reluctant this time mainly due to three reasons. a) Two years for a movie is too long for him. b) His last mega-movie Sivaji adversely impacted many smaller producers last time, which he did not want to repeat. c) He wanted to make a quick movie for KB’s Kavithalaya. Needless to say Shankar was more than willing to accommodate all that. He said that the two year time can be cut down by appropriate planning beforehand. As far as the smaller producers are concerned, if we can announce the release date of Robot much in advance, that would help them immensely. He convinced Rajini that all the lessons learned while making Sivaji can be applied in making Robot. He was also willing to wait until P.Vasu’s Kuselan is complete. With the last hindrance out of their way, Rajini happily agreed and signed on the dotted lines.

There you go. Thats the complete behind the scenes story of this mega-movie. We compiled this story from a variety of sources including many industry insiders and our friends in media.

http://robotrajini.com/

From: Nerd on Sun Jan 27 1:02:50 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

"Local Muniama" Trisha oda range-ukku Robot project ellam expect panuradhu remba over ROTFL

Shreya must feel herself very unlucky to miss the bus for the "Robot" trip... She is very pretty (read hottie Embarassed

Agree with you 100% on all the points (especially on thalaivi

)

From: Gaza on Sun Jan 27 10:53:56 2008.

Aishwarya is the best choice...shes a brand name by herself..nice to see a thread fr thalaivar will read fully later..
From: rookie007 on Sun Jan 27 15:12:49 2008.

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Aishwarya is the best choice...shes a brand name by herself..nice to see a thread fr thalaivar will read fully later..

comfirmed ... this is a great news.. cause ... it is easier to target north indians with ASH
From: Yathu on Sun Jan 27 16:42:23 2008.

The Tamil title of this movie has supposedly been decided as "Iyanthira". (according to posts in the ARR thread! )
From: Yathu on Sun Jan 27 16:43:56 2008.

According to Sujatha's original script, En Iniya Iyanthira and Meendum Jeeno (A sequel of En Iniya Iyanthira) there is only one heroine, Nila (name of the character). But for Robot, it is said that Sujatha accepted to create another female lead character. In original script, the character of a Robot Dog is almost getting the equal importance of the hero. It will also be modified by the writer. The discussion has already completed, now there are few alteration done by the writer as suitable to Rajini.

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/rajinikanth-heroine-robot-100108.html

They're making alterations to the movie to make it suitable for Rjani? Nooooo! I hope they're not going to be drastic alterations! The only way this can make up for what Sivaji didn't have is if it has a decent script.

WE WANT STYLE AND SUBSTANCE MR. SHANKAR!
From: rookie007 on Sun Jan 27 19:16:29 2008.

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But for Robot, it is said that Sujatha accepted to create another female lead character.

so, I am assuming this character is "Ash" ???
From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 27 22:48:32 2008.

Yathu wrote:

The Tamil title of this movie has supposedly been decided as "Iyanthira". (according to posts in the ARR thread! )

ENNADUU NAYANTHARA WAA
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 27 23:12:02 2008.

Iyanthiraa sounds feminine Iyanthiran would have been much better but iyanthiran sounds too bland
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Sun Jan 27 23:14:44 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Yathu wrote:

The Tamil title of this movie has supposedly been decided as "Iyanthira". (according to posts in the ARR thread! )

ENNADUU NAYANTHARA WAA

...I thought the same thing
From: dinesh2002 on Sun Jan 27 23:17:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Iyanthiraa sounds feminine Iyanthiran would have been much better but iyanthiran sounds too bland

yea... Iyanthiran sounds nice.... the typical Shankar's film name " AN" at the end... GentlemAN, KadhalAN, IndiAn, MudhalvAN, AnniyAN and now IyanthirAN...
From: joe on Sun Jan 27 23:19:50 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Iyanthiraa sounds feminine Iyanthiran would have been much better but iyanthiran sounds too bland

It is like saying Surya sounds feminine and it should be Suryan
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 27 23:22:39 2008.

Surya-kku bathilA indhiraa - indhiran eduthukkuvOmE
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 27 23:23:49 2008.

I think iyandhiran is the proper tamil word for Robot and iyandhiraa is like, Hey, Robot
From: rookie007 on Sun Jan 27 23:27:19 2008.

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I think iyandhiran is the proper tamil word for Robot and iyandhiraa is like, Hey, Robot

ohh yeah ... nice to know an awesome tamil title has be chosen for the movie ..
"iyandhiran" .. Sujatha was very smart on choosing a title, that sound different then usual tamil titles.... even for me ... the title sounds very new ... never heard the world in my life

The hype for the movie has been started ....
From: joe on Sun Jan 27 23:27:51 2008.

Nerd,
I don't think Iyanthira is a female name ..It is a perfect translation for Robot ,since Robot is genderless ...If at all you want a female name for Iyanthiran ,it should be Iyanthiri not Iyanthira.

From: Nerd on Sun Jan 27 23:34:12 2008.

joe wrote:

Nerd,
I don't think Iyanthira is a female name ..It is a perfect translation for Robot ,since Robot is genderless ...If at all you want a female name for Iyanthiran ,it should be Iyanthiri not Iyanthira.

Check my previous post. I said that iyanthiran is the perfect word for Robot. My grouse was that iyandhiraa sounds feminine

From: joe on Sun Jan 27 23:37:07 2008.

Nerd wrote:

My grouse was that iyandhiraa sounds feminine

That is true may be because you still Remember Indira Ghandi
From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 27 23:37:47 2008.

Does really Movie name in Tamil can save TAMIL ? What a great govt policy!! Hatz of the person who is behind this..

NAN ORUVAN (IAM LEGEND) - sounds better than .. all TARAS
From: joe on Sun Jan 27 23:53:02 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Does really Movie name in Tamil can save TAMIL ?

Not Really ..But It saves Producers money ,not audience ...Btw ,when there was a informal request to keep the titles in Tamil ,many directors and producers made fun ..The same suyamariyathai singangal now changeing their movie names to tamil to get Tax excemption ..There is no complusion to put Tamil name ..they can still have non-tamil name with as usual tax as before.
From: kb on Sun Jan 27 23:58:01 2008.

iyanthirar!

From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 28 0:01:32 2008.

joe wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Does really Movie name in Tamil can save TAMIL ?

Not Really ..But It saves Producers money ,not audience ...Btw ,when there was a informal request to keep the titles in Tamil ,many directors and producers made fun ..The same suyamariyathai singangal now changeing their movie names to tamil to get Tax excemption ..There is no complusion to put Tamil name ..they can still have non-tamil name with as usual tax as before.

ru refering to sangar?

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 0:09:33 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

joe wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Does really Movie name in Tamil can save TAMIL ?

ru refering to sangar?

Not sure he is in the list ..But KS Ravikumar did and in a TV interview he made fun "How to change my title "GOD FATHER" ? as KADAUVUL THANTHAI ?" ..and finally he changed the title to VarlaRu

From: cancer on Mon Jan 28 0:31:18 2008.

joe wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

joe wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Does really Movie name in Tamil can save TAMIL ?

ru refering to sangar?

Not sure he is in the list ..But KS Ravikumar did and in a TV interview he made fun "How to change my title "GOD FATHER" ? as KADAUVUL THANTHAI ?" ..and finally he changed the title to VarlaRu Huh?!

KSR is not a producer ,
Producer SS chakravarthy likely to change the title for tax exemption.

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 0:58:19 2008.

cancer wrote:

KSR is not a producer ,
Producer SS chakravarthy likely to change the title for tax exemption.

Then KSR should shut his mouth instead of Peela vittifying.

From: cancer on Mon Jan 28 1:06:37 2008.

joe wrote:

cancer wrote:

KSR is not a producer ,
Producer SS chakravarthy likely to change the title for tax exemption.

Then KSR should shut his mouth instead of Peela vittifying.

Peela vittaraaa eppa?

avaru direct pannina padathoda Title pathi pesurathula enna thappu ??

tamizh Thamizh nnu pesura directors vidura peela va vida ivaru onnum perusaaa vidalaa..

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 1:11:12 2008.

cancer wrote:

joe wrote:

cancer wrote:

KSR is not a producer ,
Producer SS chakravarthy likely to change the title for tax exemption.

Then KSR should shut his mouth instead of Peela vittifying.

Peela vittaraaa eppa?

avaru direct pannina padathoda Title pathi pesurathula enna thappu ??

You only said He is just a director and has no rights to keep his movie title ..Then why he made fun "GOD FATHER-ai Kadavul Thanthai-nna maatra mudiyum?" ..If he has guts ,he should make his producer not to change the title ,otherwise defenitely it is peela.

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 1:14:19 2008.

cancer wrote:

tamizh Thamizh nnu pesura directors vidura peela va vida ivaru onnum perusaaa vidalaa..

ஆக மொத்தம் அவங்க அளவு இல்லைண்ணாலும் இவரும் கொஞ்சம் பீலா விட்டாருண்ணு ஒத்துகொண்டதற்கு நன்றி!

From: cancer on Mon Jan 28 1:43:21 2008.

joe wrote:

avaru direct pannina movie Title pathi pesurathukku avarukku urimai irukkuthu,

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 1:45:49 2008.

cancer wrote:

joe wrote:

avaru direct pannina movie Title pathi pesurathukku avarukku urimai irukkuthu, Cool

யாரு உரிமை இல்லைண்ணது ?

அவருக்கு கேலிபண்ண உரிமை உண்டு ஆனா வெட்கம் மானம் இல்லாம அதை காத்துல பறக்க விட உரிமை உண்டுண்ணா எனக்கு அவரை கேலி பண்ண உரிமை இல்லையா?

From: cancer on Mon Jan 28 1:58:03 2008.

joe wrote:

யாரு உரிமை இல்லைண்ணது ? Smile

அவருக்கு கேலிபண்ண உரிமை உண்டு ஆனா வெட்கம் மானம் இல்லாம அதை காத்துல பறக்க விடஉரிமை உண்டுண்ணா எனக்கு அவரை கேலி பண்ண உரிமை இல்லையா? Very Happy

Tamil Naatula Oru Movie title pathi pesittu, producer change panninathukku avaru ethuvum seiyya mudiyatha kaaranuthukkaka "Vetkam Maanam" kaathula paranthidumaa enna ?

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 2:09:04 2008.

cancer wrote:

joe wrote:

யாரு உரிமை இல்லைண்ணது ? Smile

Tamil Naatula Oru Movie title pathi pesittu, producer change panninathukku avaru ethuvum seiyya mudiyatha kaaranuthukkaka "Vetkam Maanam" kaathula paranthidumaa enna ?

அவர் பேசின முறையும் ,திமிரையும் பார்த்த பிறகு பின்னர் அவர் மானம் காத்தில் பறந்ததா தான் நினைக்கிறேன் .

அது சரி!! ஏன் ஆ வூ-ன்னா கீழே விழுந்து புரண்டு சிரிக்குறீங்க

From: cancer on Mon Jan 28 2:17:06 2008.

joe wrote:

அவர் பேசின முறையும் ,திமிரையும் பார்த்த பிறகு பின்னர் அவர் மானம் காத்தில் பறந்ததா தான் நினைக்கிறேன் . Very Happy

Joe i could ustd. since u support TN govt's rule and bla bla bla.. KSR pesinathu ungalukku Thimira terinjirukkalaaam. but vetkaam maanam nnu pesinathu laam too much.

joe wrote:

அது சரி!! ஏன் ஆ வூ-ன்னா கீழே விழுந்து புரண்டு சிரிக்குறீங்க Laughing

oh athuvaaa, pesittu athai kaathula vittathunaala KSR kke , intha kathinnna. antha rule ai pottvangalai ninachu paathen.

anyhow its high time to stop in Rajini thread..

From: joe on Mon Jan 28 2:27:54 2008.

cancer wrote:

Joe i could ustd. since u support TN govt's rule and bla bla bla.. KSR pesinathu ungalukku Thimira terinjirukkalaaam.

As usual Your assumption on me

As you suggest ,better we stop here
From: SoftSword on Mon Jan 28 3:18:00 2008.

"Saying no to Shankar & Rajini can be a problem"

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

January 28, 2008

Aishwarya Rai opened up to the media first time on her upcoming Tamil project – 'Robot' to be directed by the renowned craftsman Shankar. She would star against Superstar Rajinikanth. Readers might remember that most of the heroine roles in Rajini's last few projects starting from Nilambari in 'Padayappa' were offered to Aishwarya Rai, only to be turned down owing to the date issues of the actress.

Talking on Shankar and Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai expressed, "They are super entertainers, independently and together; it can be a problem saying no to them. I did get an enquiry last year when I was away on Pink Panther. This time I am happy that we could work out our schedule."

On heroines getting sidelined in a Rajini movie, Aishwarya was quick to refute the claim, "I don't think it's a fair statement. You can't but be fascinated by this phenomenon called Rajini sir. He is so super fascinating and intriguing to his audience. I don't think it's a deliberate attempt by any director to sideline any actor / character working along with him."

She went on to add, "Rajini Sir is such a wonderful human being. He has been so close to the family too. I am glad and honored to be working with him"

With Shankar finally managing to rope in Aishwarya Rai into his dream project, the expectations on 'Robot' would now touch sky high. The project to be produced by Ayngaran and Eros International has A.R.Rahman for music and will be the second film for Aishwarya Rai under Shankar's direction after 'Jeans'.
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 28 5:57:59 2008.

I feel this 'Iyanthara' title is a bit funny, could have gone for a better title!!!
From: Gaza on Mon Jan 28 8:05:47 2008.

iyandira is nt worser than chandramukhi bt i think they cud hav gone fr a better name...this being a high budget scifi..
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 28 8:25:50 2008.

Gaza wrote:

iyandira is nt worser than chandramukhi bt i think they cud hav gone fr a better name...this being a high budget scifi..

the Name 'Chandramughi' is MUCGH MUCH better than 'Iyathnthira'

Nalla kaalam 'Nayanthara'nu vaikala
From: rookie007 on Mon Jan 28 11:19:13 2008.

Quote:

I feel this 'Iyanthara' title is a bit funny, could have gone for a better title!!!

Shanker ..... Sujatha ... and Our SS know what they are doing ...
so, maybe there is something behind this title ...
I find it, very interesting ....
From: Raghu on Mon Jan 28 11:41:07 2008.

Iyanthira(m) means some kind of Machine, and it does not sound interesting .. hmm any way nothing much in the title, let's wait for the film

hopefully shanker will realease it b4 the Olympics
From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 28 12:09:17 2008.

Raghu wrote:

I feel this 'Iyanthara' title is a bit funny, could have gone for a better title!!!

//dig//
Our Govt Policies are as lame as the people who created them.

TN Govt stances of Given tax exemption for Movies with tamil names is just a Political Drama, I feel if there were serious about doning something for the people. they could have put a clause stating which were movie is shoot only in TN (completely end to end ) gets Tax exemption , atleast that way few thousand families would have some thing to live on. As far as Directors like sangar / KSR is concerned it would have removed there logic of duet in foreign location will make it look more romantic!

Iyanthira -> Iyanthiram means Machine. "Nayanthara".umm she will be remembered bigtime by All RK Fans for next 2 years.
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 28 13:12:16 2008.

IYANTHIRA!

Trust me, but this title will grow on you big time, and by the time the movie releases, it will almost become a household title! We've seen this from ANNAMALAI, BAASHA, PADAYAPPA, BABA, etc etc...

Rajini movies havent carried normal titles in a long time now!
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ROBO - SULTAN - KUSELAN Updates

(Saturday, 26th January 2008)

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http://rajinifans.com/detailView.php?title=526

From: Movie Cop on Mon Jan 28 15:33:44 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Good post, MC, my friend.
Your critical analysis and speculation are impressive. However I might not completely agree on your comments on Trisha's "lacking glamour abilities" as she is ready to do anything to impress audience! Smile

Trisha might be ready to do anything to "reveal" her glamorous side! But are you sure that audience would get "impressed"?

OK - I'm sounding over-critical here

Anyways, Trisha can't hold a candle to the likes of Shreya or Asin. I would prefer even a Namitha over Trisha

Bay - IMHO, Robot is a better title than Iyanthira et al... It's always nice to stick to a common title for movies that are planned to be dubbed simultaneously in different languages... It would be a bad marekting strategy to have different titles in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu...

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 28 15:44:51 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

MC, I totally agree! For a multi-lingual movie, a title that is as common as ROBOT makes absolute sense... All this tax exemption, and hence changing the title crappola can well be overseen for such a mega-budget movie!

From: Movie Cop on Mon Jan 28 16:05:44 2008.

Yes Bay! A mega budget multi-lingual movie like robot shouldn't be strictly counting on Tax exemption... If need be, Sangar & co. can nickname/address one of the characters in the movie as "Mr. Robot" or something... In that way they can tell these "Thamizh patru comedians" that Robot is not a noun but a "Proper Noun" in this movie!

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 28 16:10:31 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Yes Bay! A mega budget multi-lingual movie like robot shouldn't be strictly counting on Tax exemption... If need be, Sangar & co. can nickname/address one of the characters in the movie as "Mr. Robot" or something... In that way they can tell these "Thamizh patru comedians" that Robot is not a noun but a "Proper Noun" in this movie! Laughing

Cant agree more with you!

From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 28 17:29:40 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

I have bad feeling about this

If Thalivar can pull of something like

" Live free or Die Hard" It will be fun to watch we are saved! if its same old masala of sangar. Only God can save this project.

He is good Director no doubt it, But his reputation has taken major beating from after Indian , Mudalvan, -> Shivaji survived purely bcoz Thalivar factor. If any other actor would have done that role. the whole production team would have been in steps of Tirupathi.

Bay's Critical revieiw on Shivaji (First Time) the whole Hub went biserk , he was kind of spot on in few depts, When so called fanatics like ME proclaimed that it will be the biggest blockbuster for rajini. People called it lame, But time proved We were rite.

But as a true fan of Thalivar , I did agree with Bay on few points. Sangar's way of execution will cost any actor his or her career.

a) 1 - 2 years of production timing. Not even renowned Hollywood directors take this long for executing a project.

b) His Stroylines always leanes towards Robin hood style.

c) Techinical edge its more of lame excuses compare to the output what we get to see. Like Style Song.

d) When we are talking about Global Market, we better start delivering in similar fashion and in similar standards..

Rajini's -> could be Punch dialogues

"Kaadvul pathi - Iyanthirum pathi kaalandu saida Kalaivai nan".

pl add your great thoughts.. to this.

From: rookie007 on Mon Jan 28 18:27:50 2008.

@Dilbert

Yeah... actaully ... for Shivaji it was WAY TO CLOSE .....
if the movie have not clicked with the audience ... it would have been doomed for SS and Shanker ... but I guess ... everything worked out positive....
for ROBO .... Shanker better now recycle his work ...
I am confident that if our SS have agree to work again with Shanker sir ... The script is something different and unique ...
we can expect something new and out of ordinary ...

[/quote]

From: Movie Cop on Mon Jan 28 18:56:17 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Having Big - B it will be Ambitious move Smile

After Shivaji, I don't expect any thing more than a Great Entertainment Movie from Sangar production
Maybe Ash dance for opening number (just like Bond flicks) Razz

Hmmm.. not sure on that... Having Big B play a cameo is quite possible. Rumour has it that Sangar initially tried Big B as villain for Sivaji... But Big B refused to play a villain hence Sangar tried for Mohan Lal & Nana Patekar. Both these guys refused as well before the role finally went to Suman! May be RK HC's can confirm this... However this time, if properly convinced, I don't think Big B will refuse to play a breezy cameo especially since Aish is part of this project. I normally don't expect anything out of a Sangar's movie... But to justify the mega budget, I wish he at least comes with a decent commercial entertainer with a grand star cast that covers all the markets... I would like to see a cast for "Robot" along the lines as noted below...

Lead characters:
1. RK
2. Aish
I would love to see Aish given a "meaty" role sharing enough screen-time & significance in the script as RK here! I don't want her be reduced to a Shreya in Sivaji where Sangar promptly pressed the glamour button!

Breezy Cameo Role (15-20 min):Big B or Mamooty or Nagarjuna (The reason I listed Nagarjuna instead of Chiru is that Chiru is a "dud" outside of Telugu desam)!

Supporting Roles:
1. Raghuvaran or Prakash Raj
2. Naseeruddin Shah or Girish Karnad

Comedian (if required):
Vivek

Side Villain:
"Billa" Aditya OR the guy who acted as Daniel Balaji's brother in "Polladhavan"

Main Villain:
Nana Patekar or "Billa" Rehman

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 28 19:12:09 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Bay's Critical revieiw on Shivaji (First Time) the whole Hub went biserk , he was kind of spot on in few depts, When so called fanatics like ME proclaimed that it will be the biggest blockbuster for rajini. People called it lame, But time proved We were rite. Wink

But as a true fan of Thalivar , I did agree with Bay on few points. Sangar's way of execution will cost any actor his or her career.

Dilbert, I still feel Shankar got away with SIVAJI big time... If he thinks the same 'commercial' formula would work, he's gonna be proved wrong this time...

He better take this seriously, and come up with some REAL stuff with IYANTHIRA!

GENTLEMAN was like a revolution when it released... A trendsetter we can say! That's what we need from this movie... Something new! Not some usual Rajini masala or a 'one-man-revolution' Shankar movie...

From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 28 23:48:34 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

I would love to see Aish given a "meaty" role sharing enough screen-time & significance in the script as RK here! I don't want her be reduced to a Shreya in Sivaji where Sangar promptly pressed the glamour button!

MC : ASH can ACT ??are you serious !!

Meaty Role yeah Right..!! Meaty very spicy for sure.!

From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 5:50:10 2008.

we dont need no bachan's in the movie, in fact none of the clowns from bollywood should act in this film!!!

I hope Shanker gives Raghuvaran a very meaty role, i think raghuvuran as scientist would be awsome!

yes, Shivaji created records all cos of SS, otherwise, the movie is nothing but 'Old wine ina new bottle'

and SS must be given a meaty role where he can showcase his AWSOME acting skills
From: Gaza on Tue Jan 29 5:57:00 2008.

aishwarya ws super in Kandukondain kandukondai,guru,devdas,taal,etc. she can act well... they shud not use her fr nly glamour
From: dinesh2002 on Tue Jan 29 7:01:08 2008.

Gaza wrote:

aishwarya ws super in Kandukondain kandukondai,guru,devdas,taal,etc. she can act well... they shud not use her fr nly glamour

Provoked also..........
From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 7:17:07 2008.

a Devoted Sri Lankan SS fan in London

www.londonbaba.com
From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 29 10:52:30 2008.

Gaza wrote:

aishwarya ws super in Kandukondain kandukondai,guru,devdas,taal,etc. she can act well... they shud not use her fr nly glamour

This is how things are blown out of proposition.

Just compare her acting with TABU in KKKK
Just Compare her acting with MADHURI in DEVDAS

Over a period of time one expects any actor/ actress to mature as seasoned professional in her case . she has failed miserble. Dhoom 2 for instance or Last Legion.

I only hope IN ROBO"NAYANTRA" she performance better atleast pasia vasool standards. or else it will be dead investment. She can't act like the way she acted in pervious sangar's ventures. "COTTON PANT"

I would have still pefered any south Indian actress to play this role atelast that way they know the importance of playing opposite to RK , actors/ actress from different parts.. they just talk on TV for heck of getting mileage.
From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 29 10:55:09 2008.

Raghu wrote:

a Devoted Sri Lankan SS fan in London

www.londonbaba.com

Raghu garu.. who is the BABA?
From: Raghu on Tue Jan 29 11:26:33 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Raghu wrote:

a Devoted Sri Lankan SS fan in London

www.londonbaba.com

Raghu garu.. who is the BABA?

He is Local guy here in London, any his name is Suresh Krishna, he is an accountant alias business man.. he is known as London baba, this happened after the Realease of Baba

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 29 15:52:56 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Raghu wrote:

a Devoted Sri Lankan SS fan in London

www.londonbaba.com

Raghu garu.. who is the BABA?

He is Local guy here in London, any his name is Suresh Krishna, he is an accountant alias business man.. he is known as London baba, this happened after the Realease of Baba

So He got famous bcoz of rajini? and then what started acting in movies.. and in politics...

!!for a moment I thought BABA is still running in London,.. umm nice to see some true thalivar fans

Unlike Me and Bay

--> you can expect some good post from Bay for this.

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 29 15:59:03 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

umm nice to see some true thalivar fans

Unlike Me and Bay --> you can expect some good post from Bay for this.

Dilbu, There is a difference between a 'Fan' and a 'Fanatic', you know!

Enjoying a particular actor's movies, versus following and approving anything and everything the actor does (even outside movies), is a lot different...
From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 29 16:10:29 2008.

[size=24]Tamil actors want heroines half their age: Khushboo[/size]

Chennai: In a male-dominated Tamil film industry, making a comeback after marriage is a tough task for Tamil heroines.

However, in Bollywood, the top female actors, such as Kajol, Madhuri Dixit or even Aishwarya Rai Bachchan still have a very prominent place in Bollywood.

Simran was the first choice for Jothica's role in the Rajinikanth starrer, Chandramukhi and her fans had even built a temple for her. However, after marriage and motherhood, Simran is no longer the sought-after star like she was. While her male co-stars who are pushing 40 still rule the silver screen, Simran's comeback vehicle is the next Rajinikanth film called Kushelan in which she plays the second female lead.

"It's not the people who are thinking this way. It is the people who are making films who think this way. If they stop thinking like that, we can change the trend down south also,” says Simran.

However, this isn't a new phenomenon for Tamil heroines. While former popular actresses like Rambha and Nagma have now settled for Bhojpuri films, other heroines like Devayani, Meena and Khushboo and Simran are now gracing the small screen.

"Once a heroine is married and she has a family and kids, it always makes a difference. She's seen in a senior category. However, for the heroes they always want to look young-like youth. So you look at all heroes and they always want their heroines who are less than half their age. That boosts up their 'youth' image," says actress, Khushboo.

However, for the actress this means settling for the role of a mother, sister or an older relative. Those unwilling to take this path have even quit acting altogether.

The heroes always seem to have a longer innings compared to the heroines in the Tamil film industry. All it needs for the trend to change is to give the female actor a second chance and a graceful comeback.

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 29 16:17:40 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

umm nice to see some true thalivar fans

Unlike Me and Bay Wink

--> you can expect some good post from Bay for this.

Dilbu, There is a difference between a 'Fan' and a 'Fanatic', you know!

Enjoying a particular actor's movies, versus following and approving anything and everything the actor does (even outside movies), is a lot different... Cool

Yes Sir.!!

From: rookie007 on Tue Jan 29 19:56:54 2008.

Quote:

The heroes always seem to have a longer innings compared to the heroines in the Tamil film industry. All it needs for the trend to change is to give the female actor a second chance and a graceful comeback.

Yep, she is absolutly 100% right ....

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Jan 29 20:05:06 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

Yep, she is absolutly 100% right .... Sad

<Digr>

Of course, Tamil Cinema (or actually Indian cinema for that matter is mostly hero-centric! It's very hard to change that... If we make movies where it's more of character portrayals, where actors of all ages have equal weightages without too much discretion, then people like Kushboo, etc. can have nice scope... But this was affect the movie's run at the BO, and hence it's hard to change the trend!

<Digr>

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 30 19:24:48 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Trisha might be ready to do anything to "reveal" her glamorous side! But are you sure that audience would get "impressed"? ROTFL

OK - I'm sounding over-critical here Embarassed

Anyways, Trisha can't hold a candle to the likes of Shreya or Asin. I would prefer even a Namitha over Trisha Cool

I see you hate her!

Why is she that bad?

Beats me!

She will certainly do fine as for Tamil or Telugu audience are concerned but certainly she cant score from north indians.

From: kb on Wed Jan 30 19:28:14 2008.

wait! is khushboo trying to get a role in ROBO
From: rookie007 on Wed Jan 30 23:24:32 2008.

Quote:

wait! is khushboo trying to get a role in ROBO

lol ....
From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 31 0:25:44 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

wait! is khushboo trying to get a role in ROBO

lol ....

For all the we know she might be playing the role of ROBO
she fits the size as per me..

From: advani on Thu Jan 31 8:47:04 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

"Local Muniama" Trisha oda range-ukku Robot project ellam expect panuradhu remba over ROTFL

Shreya must feel herself very unlucky to miss the bus for the "Robot" trip... She is very pretty (read hottie Embarassed

Hmm...why do we need Amitabh Bachan here? South Indian artistes are as equally talented as the northern ones. How come none of the Hindi movies have any cameo performances from our southern stars?

From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 31 11:02:36 2008.

advani wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

WELCOME ADVANIJI

Hmm...why do we need Amitabh Bachan here? South Indian artistes are as equally talented as the northern ones. How come none of the Hindi movies have any cameo performances from our southern stars?

It all depends on Industry's Mindset. Kamal Garus, Performance in Sagar..is still an outstanding one till date So south stars have indeed played few good roles in Hindi movies. Its just that in current gen x in bollywood, skin tone is playing a prominent role, so they are comfortable working with any other North Actors like bojpuri or kolkata than South (lanugage problem)

And Why Amitabh's presence would help the project? Bollwyood has established a wide audience base over the years if you want to reach these auidence you need someone whom they can relate to. Shivaji was Fluke, to make it that big in Hindi speaking marketing with a Non-Hindi movie. But you can't expect people will accept every Mega budgest Tamil movie in the same fashion.

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 31 13:02:38 2008.

<Digr>

Aishwarya to start her production house?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan seems to be on a signing spree. She was recently roped in to play leading lady in Rajnikant's Robot. Now, news is that she has formed her own production house, joining hands with her secretary Hari Singh to launch another film.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=95ff9165-a8c9-4827-815d-7e7e7a51cb14&&Headline=Aishwarya+to+start+her+production+house%3f

<Digr>
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 31 13:31:13 2008.

ARR's interview!
____________________________________________________

BEYOND THE FRONTIERS

Rajiv Vijayakar

In the fifteen years that he has been around, he has turned trends on their heads and reset music parameters. This year, A.R.Rahman has achieved the rare distinctions of winning both the Best Music and Best Background Music trophies for Guru and also opening an unique Music Conservatory in Chennai. In an informal chat, the elusive composer talks of - what else? - his music

Which are the films that you are doing now?

I am doing Aamir Khan’s Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and his remake of Ghajini and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Dilli 6.Subhashji’s Yuvraaj will always release this year. In Tamil films I am doing Shankar’s Robot and also Sultan - The Warrior.Then there is a Telugu film starring Pawan Kalyan. Some more projects are coming up.

http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=18770
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Both projects he mentioned in Tamil are associated with Thalaivar!

From: advani on Thu Jan 31 23:56:59 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

advani wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

Yes...true...but I feel Rajanikanth and Aiswarya are more than enough for the movie to reach out internationally, not just in Bollywood. Some people seem to have this mindset that when a Tamil movie casts someone important from Bollywood, the movie is going to be big. This is not true. There was not a single Bollywood star in Sivaji, yet the movie did very well. I live in Malaysia and most of the Malays and Chinese here, who don't understand Tamil or Hindi or any other Indian languages, have watched Sivaji and had nice things to say about the movie. Maybe it's the charisma and screen presence of Rajanikanth but then, to say you need a Bollywood star to make a Tamil movie really big internationally is not true. Tamil movies are made primarily for the Tamil speaking audience, only then for the rest. So why do we need to satisfy Bollywood as if they are the only ones who watch?

From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 1 1:11:52 2008.

[quote="advani"][quote="Dilbert"]

advani wrote:

True! But what to do bro there is something called INVESTMENT -DABBU- MONEY- Producers who is investing 100+cr. can't keep waiting only for Tamilans for earning there investments back rite?

Why do you think Ash is asked to act in Hollywood movies? Bcoz of her beauty may be.. another important aspect is.. Markets like India and China are growing these are the places where they can tap volumes, in order to do that they are using some local stars.

Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan , Jet Li were gateways for Hollywood entry in chinese market. in 1980-90s

In the same way.. some regional movies needs transport systems..

Thalivar Charisma. works..always works.. Its nice to hear he is growing among chinese market. Very Happy

From: CEDYBLUE on Fri Feb 1 7:08:39 2008.

advani wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

advani wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

while i whole heartedly accept that the presence of the superstar is enough to carry the movie.....the inclusion of few popular artists from bollywood is sure going to add to the interests and hype......Aishwarya is sure gonna add that exttra spice that this huge project needs!

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 1 14:07:16 2008.

advani wrote:

The bigger, The better!

From: Dilbert on Mon Feb 4 20:36:17 2008.

Ennappa eeddu. !!No News on any thing..
From: thineshan54321 on Mon Feb 4 21:07:08 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Ennappa eeddu. !!No News on any thing..

we just have to wait till Kuselan is over.
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 6 14:33:43 2008.

Un-fair share of Bollywood

Wednesday, February 06, 2008 23:45 IST

Moolah rouge

Their smiles brighten up the screen, their stunts make you hold your breath and their histrionics are enough to hold their own against the biggest heroes. But when it comes to the share of earnings, the leading ladies of B-town come way below their male counterparts. While the imbalance has been there since films first started being made in India, even now, despite corporate funding in the industry, and a lot more players, the gap has only widened.

“While heroes like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are earning around Rs 25 crore per film, plus profits, the top heroines are still within the Rs 5 crore bracket. A top leading lady like Kareena Kapoor or Aishwarya Rai may get as much as Rs 5 crore per film, which is lesser than what even second rung stars like John Abraham or Shahid Kapoor get,” trade sources say.

Despite the fact that Kareena carried Jab We Met on her shoulders, the fact remains that she was paid around Rs 2 crore for the film while Shahid got more than that.

Aishwarya’s co-star in the upcoming Robot, Rajnikanth, is the highest paid actor in the country, with a remuneration somewhere between Rs35-40 crore, Aishwarya herself is said to have been offered only Rs5-7 crore for her role.

While the leading ladies readily admit the gaping inequality, they also seem to be resigned to Bollywood’s scheme of things. “I know that there is huge difference in what we earn as compared to our male counterparts, but that’s the way things work. There is no point in fighting it and nor do I have any regrets about that,” says Kareena.

Shilpa Jamkhandikar

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1149495
From: SoftSword on Thu Feb 7 3:35:03 2008.

Soundarya infuses life into ‘Robot’
IndiaGlitz [Thursday, February 07, 2008]

‘Robot’ the Shankar-Rajini-A.R. Rehman project has been attracting rumors aplenty and has been in the news almost every day.

The robot in the film ‘Robot’ plays a role that is as important as the hero himself. The inanimate robot will feature in almost every frame in the film. The next big question that comes to our mind is who will take up the responsibility of infusing life into this equally important character ‘Robot’.

Well… graphics specialists are very few in Kollywood and Soundarya Rajinikanth’s Ocher Studio is one among them. Director Shankar, who is known for his grandeur in using top-class quality graphics, might entrust this big responsibility to none other than Ocher Studio, owned by the daughter of the superstar.

Since the hero is Rajini the director must have deemed it best to pass on all the graphics work to Ocher. Since it takes a long time to do the graphics portion of the film, Shankar has decided to delegate the work under the guidance of Ocher Studio.

Meanwhile, our sources say that director Shankar has been updating the superstar regarding any changes that he has made in the script.

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while, ocher is already working day and nite on sultan, why did they decide up on takin this new project...

or is it just a rumour which was made to keep feeding something about robo...
a prediction??
From: Raghu on Thu Feb 7 6:43:12 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

“While heroes like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are earning around Rs 25 crore per film,

what the hell????? They both Cant act for NUTS??, it is way too much, how musch does Kamal Ji gets?

From: Thirumaran on Thu Feb 7 6:53:39 2008.

Raghu wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

“While heroes like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are earning around Rs 25 crore per film,

what the hell????? They both Cant act for NUTS??, it is way too much, how musch does Kamal Ji gets? Confused2

Websites/News channel news ellaam anubavikanum. Aaraayakoodaathu

From: SoftSword on Thu Feb 7 7:10:28 2008.

Thirumaran wrote:

Raghu wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

“While heroes like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are earning around Rs 25 crore per film,

what the hell????? They both Cant act for NUTS??, it is way too much, how musch does Kamal Ji gets? Confused2

Websites/News channel news ellaam anubavikanum. Aaraayakoodaathu Yes

rite vaatthiyaarae...!!

From: SoftSword on Thu Feb 7 8:14:32 2008.

Ash gets a lofty deal for Robot

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 07, 2008

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Aishwarya Rai who will be featuring for the first time as Rajinikanth’s love interest in the Shankar directed Robot has clinched the deal for a massive paycheck. Robot which is budgeted for Rs 130 crores will be made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and is said to go on floors in April’08. When the film was announced, numerous speculations

were doing the rounds as regards Rajini’s heroine. Trisha, Shriya, and Nayanthara were said to be in the fray but Shankar had managed to rope in former Miss World for this prestigious project. It has also been reported that Ms Rai has been booked for a jaw dropping 6 crores for the film. She is currently demanding 2 crores in Bollywood and 4 crores in Hollywood. After the Robot deal, Aishwarya Rai becomes the highest paid actor in the entire Indian film industry

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is this true???

From: Dilbert on Thu Feb 7 11:37:09 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

Ash gets a lofty deal for Robot

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 07, 2008

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Aishwarya Rai who will be featuring for the first time as Rajinikanth’s love interest in the Shankar directed Robot has clinched the deal for a massive paycheck. Robot which is budgeted for Rs 130 crores will be made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and is said to go on floors in April’08. When the film was announced, numerous speculations

were doing the rounds as regards Rajini’s heroine. Trisha, Shriya, and Nayanthara were said to be in the fray but Shankar had managed to rope in former Miss World for this prestigious project. It has also been reported that Ms Rai has been booked for a jaw dropping 6 crores for the film. She is currently demanding 2 crores in Bollywood and 4 crores in Hollywood. After the Robot deal, Aishwarya Rai becomes the highest paid actor in the entire Indian film industry

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is this true???

WHAT THE HELL is Karunamurthy thinking !! ASH baby .. Not the hottest property any more !! why are these people not getting this in there heads 6cr

From: rookie007 on Thu Feb 7 19:18:57 2008.

Quote:

WHAT THE HELL is Karunamurthy thinking !! ASH baby .. Not the hottest property any more !! why are these people not getting this in there heads 6cr

I think, Shanker probelly had something to do with this ....
He really wants Ash to act on this movie .... so I guess, they did not give a damn about the money and went ahead with her .... Cool ....
Anywaz ... I think if they really want her to act in this movie ...
I am assuming something BIG behind it ...
Let's just wait anothr 2 years to find out

From: Corleone on Thu Feb 7 23:32:12 2008.

Raghu wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

“While heroes like Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are earning around Rs 25 crore per film,

what the hell????? They both Cant act for NUTS??, it is way too much, how musch does Kamal Ji gets? Confused2

Akshay is not a bad actor at all...he has improved leaps and bounds from his ruf & tuf days.

From: cinema_rasikan on Fri Feb 8 0:15:11 2008.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-08-01/07-02-08-robot.html

Ash gets a lofty deal for Robot

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 07, 2008

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Aishwarya Rai who will be featuring for the first time as Rajinikanth’s love interest in the Shankar directed Robot has clinched the deal for a massive paycheck. Robot which is budgeted for Rs 130 crores will be made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and is said to go on floors in April’08. When the film was announced, numerous speculations

were doing the rounds as regards Rajini’s heroine. Trisha, Shriya, and Nayanthara were said to be in the fray but Shankar had managed to rope in former Miss World for this prestigious project. It has also been reported that Ms Rai has been booked for a jaw dropping 6 crores for the film. She is currently demanding 2 crores in Bollywood and 4 crores in Hollywood. After the Robot deal, Aishwarya Rai becomes the highest paid actor in the entire Indian film industry.
From: rookie007 on Fri Feb 8 0:38:25 2008.

what .. I thought the budget of the movie was 100 crores ...
when did it reach 130 crores

From: cujoo on Fri Feb 8 12:39:57 2008.

Its only Super star carries his movies.... but the other cast will
be good for the movie, but paying 6 crore for her its not worth it.

cinema_rasikan wrote:

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-08-01/07-02-08-robot.html

Ash gets a lofty deal for Robot

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 07, 2008

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Aishwarya Rai who will be featuring for the first time as Rajinikanth’s love interest in the Shankar directed Robot has clinched the deal for a massive paycheck. Robot which is budgeted for Rs 130 crores will be made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and is said to go on floors in April’08. When the film was announced, numerous speculations

were doing the rounds as regards Rajini’s heroine. Trisha, Shriya, and Nayanthara were said to be in the fray but Shankar had managed to rope in former Miss World for this prestigious project. It has also been reported that Ms Rai has been booked for a jaw dropping 6 crores for the film. She is currently demanding 2 crores in Bollywood and 4 crores in Hollywood. After the Robot deal, Aishwarya Rai becomes the highest paid actor in the entire Indian film industry.

From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 12:51:30 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

what .. I thought the budget of the movie was 100 crores ...
when did it reach 130 crores

From: Raghu on Fri Feb 8 12:54:57 2008.

cujoo wrote:

Its only Super star carries his movies.... but the other cast will
be good for the movie, but paying 6 crore for her its not worth it.

cinema_rasikan wrote:

alread her head is heavy, it it is going to get heavier

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 15:12:43 2008.

We as family want to go beyond moviemaking: Aishwarya Rai

Friday, 08 February , 2008, 08:42
Last Updated: Friday, 08 February , 2008, 08:52

Aishwarya will be on board for a Tamil film directed by Shankar opposite Tamil superstar Rajnikant. Titled Robot, the film is a Rs.1 billion-project and it will be her second movie with Shankar after Jeans in 1988.

Incidentally, the 57-year-old southern icon Rajnikant has a daughter named Aishwarya.

http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14601581
From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 15:15:33 2008.

jeans in 1988??
From: Devar Magan on Fri Feb 8 15:16:41 2008.

jeans in 1988??

sify
From: kb on Fri Feb 8 15:27:42 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

We as family want to go beyond moviemaking: Aishwarya Rai

Incidentally, the 57-year-old southern icon Rajnikant has a daughter named Aishwarya. [/i]

enakennamo intha line theva illama thalaivera kuththi kaatra maathiri theriyuthey
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 8 15:34:14 2008.

Ash generous as her

Friday, February 08, 2008 23:59 IST

The actor has agreed to feature in the film, which marks the re-launch of her business manager’s daughter Bhumicka Singh, reports Shilpa Jamkhandikar

She’s going to have a busy year ahead of her, what with Ramu’s Sarkar Raj and the big Rajnikanth starrer Robot

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1149869
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It looks like Ash's involvement in ROBOT it gonna make it even worse in terms of media-hype!
From: Dilbert on Mon Feb 11 12:44:15 2008.

Devar Magan wrote:

jeans in 1988??

sify

By now most of our regular Hubbers can get Ph'd in Websites Authentication

Sify , Rediff, Front of the woods, Sadly for clicks they are ready to do anything..

From: Raghu on Mon Feb 11 12:49:28 2008.

kb wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

We as family want to go beyond moviemaking: Aishwarya Rai

Incidentally, the 57-year-old southern icon Rajnikant has a daughter named Aishwarya. [/i]

enakennamo intha line theva illama thalaivera kuththi kaatra maathiri theriyuthey Evil or Very Mad

From: Dilbert on Mon Feb 11 12:57:05 2008.

Raghu wrote:

kb wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

We as family want to go beyond moviemaking: Aishwarya Rai

Incidentally, the 57-year-old southern icon Rajnikant has a daughter named Aishwarya. [/i]

enakennamo intha line theva illama thalaivera kuththi kaatra maathiri theriyuthey Evil or Very Mad

I am going to Translate a Tamil proverb..

" Every women who wares White saree is My Wife enn sollara madree irruku neenga sollurudu.."

For all that we know Ashiu baby can be acting as an villaness
thalivar always looked at her as more of Character oriented roles than for duets..

Padiyappa -> Nillambari
chandramuki - > Joythika's Role

From: Movie Cop on Mon Feb 11 14:56:27 2008.

advani wrote:

Advani - I think you are getting confused here about Robot. Your argument is valid if you are strictly talking about a Tamil movie only that is made within a moderate budget. But we are talking about a multilingual movie here with a whopping budget... The audience for watching a Tamil movie is probably 1/4th compared to those watching a Hindi movie... So, it makes more sense to rope in some Bollywood actors (and an actor or two from Telugu) to make the movie have a wider reach... Sivaji got a good opening in North (i.e Mumbai, Pune & Delhi) because folks veiwed it just as a Tamil movie versus a Hindi movie and were faniced by the RK gimmicks... But Sivaji 's revenue from North was not too significant... It's maximum turnover was from the Southern multiplexes & foreign countries like Malaysia/UK/US... But if Robot is a multilingual attempt from Sangar & co. then simply "dubbing" the voice of an "all-Tamil" cast in Hindi would not work!

RK Fans - Could you guys confirm whether Robot is gonna be a multi-lingual or just a Tamil release (like Sivaji)?

From: Nerd on Mon Feb 11 21:06:12 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

RK Fans - Could you guys confirm whether Robot is gonna be a multi-lingual or just a Tamil release (like Sivaji)?

Tamil, telugu confirmed as of now. Most probably hindi..
From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 2:13:53 2008.

Devar Magan wrote:

jeans in 1988??

sify

cool dm...
they wrote 88 instead of 98 it seems...
From: Mahen on Tue Feb 12 9:22:25 2008.

aishwarya Rai out of Robot!

February 12, 2008, 11:59:38 AM

It was officially announced that Ash was to play Rajinikanth’s lead lady in Shankar’s Robot, but it is official now that the former Miss World is no more a part of the project!

For super star fans who were all tipsy over the announcement that their hero would be paired with the woman rated as one of the world’s most beautiful women, this turn of events will indeed come as sad news! So what could be behind the twist in the tale? Well, there are two versions.

The first is that Ash Rai Bachchan is pregnant! Could it be that this lovely star has turned down the offer because she is expecting her first child and has hence decided against a project which is scheduled to start only later this year? Until the Bachchans decide to release the pregnancy news, if any, we’ll have to wait.

The second version is that Ash was offered a sum less than she desired, so she declined the role in a huff! Yes, it was earlier said that she had been offered a whopping 6 crores for her role and that she had been okay with it. Now the talk is that the actual offer was much less and not astronomical enough for Ash's taste.

No matter which version is true, the definite part about the news is that Ash is indeed out of Robot. So who is Shankar trying to rope in now? Deepika Padukone!

Will Deepika be willing to pick up where Ash left off? Well, that’s a whole other story!
From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 9:35:16 2008.

sort of a good news...
there are lots of better lead ladies in north... who are more famous...
pull them in...
From: Amarshiva on Tue Feb 12 9:49:26 2008.

But they can't match with AISH- Thats for sure

SoftSword wrote:

sort of a good news...
there are lots of better lead ladies in north... who are more famous...
pull them in...

From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 9:52:02 2008.

Amarshiva wrote:

But they can't match with AISH- Thats for sure

SoftSword wrote:

sort of a good news... BlueJump

there are lots of better lead ladies in north... who are more famous...
pull them in... Razz

you mean to say no other heroine can give consequent flops as aish's recent flicks...?

cool amar...
let her go give birth to her child...

From: Amarshiva on Tue Feb 12 9:57:44 2008.

SS: NOt like that. I meant Beauty..nothing else.. Very Happy

SoftSword wrote:

Amarshiva wrote:

But they can't match with AISH- Thats for sure

SoftSword wrote:

sort of a good news... BlueJump

there are lots of better lead ladies in north... who are more famous...
pull them in... Razz

you mean to say no other heroine can give consequent flops as aish's recent flicks...?

cool amar...
let her go give birth to her child... Razz

From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 12 10:02:36 2008.

Amarshiva wrote:

SS: NOt like that. I meant Beauty..nothing else.. Very Happy

SoftSword wrote:

Amarshiva wrote:

But they can't match with AISH- Thats for sure

SoftSword wrote:

sort of a good news... BlueJump

there are lots of better lead ladies in north... who are more famous...
pull them in... Razz

you mean to say no other heroine can give consequent flops as aish's recent flicks...?

cool amar...
let her go give birth to her child... Razz

anyway lets see, who else is in the race...

From: Mahen on Tue Feb 12 10:13:05 2008.

im confused..Ash's latest interview on rediff..

Any new projects?

I'm doing Robot in Tamil with Rajni Sir (Rajnikanth), which I guess will be dubbed in many languages including Hindi and Telugu. Rahman will be composing the music for Robot.

I would also be working with director Shankar Sir again, after Jeans.

Where did galatta get the news?
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Feb 12 12:47:44 2008.

Mahen wrote:

aishwarya Rai out of Robot!

February 12, 2008, 11:59:38 AM

Best News of the Day!

From: Movie Cop on Tue Feb 12 13:17:20 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

RK Fans - Could you guys confirm whether Robot is gonna be a multi-lingual or just a Tamil release (like Sivaji)? Confused2

Tamil, telugu confirmed as of now. Most probably hindi.. Razz

Oh ok... If the movie is going to be dubbed/released in simultaneously and/or the budget exceeds Sivaji then it makes more sense to rope in some Bollywood actors!

Mahen wrote:

aishwarya Rai out of Robot!

If Aish pulls out then it would make it a "three-in-a-row" disappointment for RK... The other best bet would be Shreya or Rani Mukherjee! I would think "hottie" Shreya should be paired up with RK again... To put in Vivek's style, lot of youngsters watching her in Sivaji had a tough time controlling the flow of waterfalls from their mouth!

From: rookie007 on Tue Feb 12 17:33:16 2008.

Quote:

Lol ....

From: Dilbert on Tue Feb 12 23:52:03 2008.

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

From: Kalyasi on Wed Feb 13 0:01:56 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

EKDI.. She is so fat.. She'll look like Rajini's Mom...

From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 13 0:04:05 2008.

Kalyasi wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

EKDI.. She is so fat.. She'll look like Rajini's Mom...

OEYOO.. YAARU PAATHU AMMA ENNRU..!! ENGA KUSHBOO..

ORU BABY ELLEEPANT..

From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 13 2:14:46 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Movie Cop wrote:

RK Fans - Could you guys confirm whether Robot is gonna be a multi-lingual or just a Tamil release (like Sivaji)? Confused2

Tamil, telugu confirmed as of now. Most probably hindi.. Razz

Oh ok... If the movie is going to be dubbed/released in simultaneously and/or the budget exceeds Sivaji then it makes more sense to rope in some Bollywood actors!

Mahen wrote:

aishwarya Rai out of Robot!

why is rajini disappointed...???

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 13 13:32:22 2008.

Ash wants babies, not 'Robot' with Rajini

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, February 13, 2008]

Shankar and Co are in panic mode. After offering her a whopping Rs 6 crore and despite having got the nod from Aishwarya Rai, they are now in a fix as the green-eyed Bachchan bahu is now keen on having a baby before she turns 35.

And being the professional that she is, she sweetly but firmly conveyed the same to the 'Robot' team. Looks like Rajinikant and Ash’s pairing is jinxed as this is not the first time that attempts trying to pair them have failed.

Tabu is playing the other heroine in the film.

So, now the team is hunting for the leading lady all over again. At least, that’s how things stand for now.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/36549.html
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With 6 crores, Shankar can rope in anywhere between 6 to 12 heroines! Thank Goodness, Aish's prirority is different at this time....

From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 13 15:56:26 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Ash wants babies, not 'Robot' with Rajini

IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, February 13, 2008]

Shankar and Co are in panic mode. After offering her a whopping Rs 6 crore and despite having got the nod from Aishwarya Rai, they are now in a fix as the green-eyed Bachchan bahu is now keen on having a baby before she turns 35.

And being the professional that she is, she sweetly but firmly conveyed the same to the 'Robot' team. Looks like Rajinikant and Ash’s pairing is jinxed as this is not the first time that attempts trying to pair them have failed.

Tabu is playing the other heroine in the film.

So, now the team is hunting for the leading lady all over again. At least, that’s how things stand for now.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/36549.html
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With 6 crores, Shankar can rope in anywhere between 6 to 12 heroines! Thank Goodness, Aish's prirority is different at this time.... Very Happy

Guess who reported this news first in the hub..!

From: thamiz on Wed Feb 13 16:48:00 2008.

Mahen wrote:

[tscii]aishwarya Rai out of Robot!

I see!
From: thamiz on Wed Feb 13 16:56:33 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

why is rajini disappointed...???

I think he will be happy for her, she is becoming a mother and all!
From: rookie007 on Wed Feb 13 19:45:54 2008.

Quote:

I think he will be happy for her, she is becoming a mother and all!

yeah... i don't think SS, will feel bad ....
Alright guys, we are back to point "ZERO" for heroine search for the movie ...
so who do u guys think .. the lucky heroine is going to be ...

From: sarna_blr on Thu Feb 14 5:59:52 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

I think he will be happy for her, she is becoming a mother and all!

yeah... i don't think SS, will feel bad ....
Alright guys, we are back to point "ZERO" for heroine search for the movie ...
so who do u guys think .. the lucky heroine is going to be ... Cool

----------------BTB Simran is my choice

From: Raghu on Thu Feb 14 7:13:37 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

EKDI.. She is so fat.. She'll look like Rajini's Mom...

OEYOO.. YAARU PAATHU AMMA ENNRU..!! ENGA KUSHBOO..
Laughing

ORU BABY ELLEEPANT..

From: Dilbert on Thu Feb 14 9:40:24 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

EKDI.. She is so fat.. She'll look like Rajini's Mom...

OEYOO.. YAARU PAATHU AMMA ENNRU..!! ENGA KUSHBOO..
Laughing

ORU BABY ELLEEPANT..

ENNA RAGHU sir.. Valentaine's Day Naaala Kondadenegala ?

From: SoftSword on Thu Feb 14 10:10:53 2008.

edha namburadhune therilada saami...
From: Dilbert on Thu Feb 14 10:11:56 2008.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO No its not happening.. Oh my gooooood... She is back..
From: leosimha on Thu Feb 14 10:41:09 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NO No its not happening.. Oh my gooooood... She is back..

who? is ash back in the project?

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 12:58:15 2008.

From the ARR Forum... Wish it had a source to this news! Cool

baba88 wrote:

Ashwariya Rai’s commitment to Robot came in for some heavy discussion yesterday. Nearly all sections of the media had recently carried reports of Ash being offered the female lead role in Robot for an astounding sum, making her the top paid actress in the entire country. But only yesterday reports were floating around of Ash pulling out of the

Aishwarya Rai
movie, citing her pregnancy as a reason. Robot, a 24 month project, was too long a time for her to be away from home, seemed to be the implication.

Dispelling these reports strongly, Ash today said that she is committed to Robot; that she admires Shankar for always being a step ahead of any other filmmaker when it came to making cutting edge techno savvy movies. Excited about working with Rajinikanth, she had nothing but praise for him. Rajini is an institution personified, she added, and she would never miss out on an opportunity to work with him.

From: Raghu on Thu Feb 14 13:11:45 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Raghu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

FINALLY SHE IS OUT THANK GOD.. PROJECT SAVED..

SANGAR....TRY GETTING SOMEONE WHO WILL SUIT THE ROLE RATHER THAN TRYING TO BRING SOME TAMIL KALACHARATHU .. PEENMANI..!

MY CHOICE IS KUSHBOOOOOOOO

EKDI.. She is so fat.. She'll look like Rajini's Mom...

OEYOO.. YAARU PAATHU AMMA ENNRU..!! ENGA KUSHBOO..
Laughing

ORU BABY ELLEEPANT..

ENNA RAGHU sir.. Valentaine's Day Naaala Kondadenegala ?

ada Ponga Saar, valentine-um katharikayum naa sothuku ena vazhi panrathunu ninaichukittu irukeN

From: Raghu on Thu Feb 14 13:15:06 2008.

Aish ellam Oru Jujubi SS munadi

over-a thaan film katikitu irukanga SS-uku, this is too much, dump her and get some one from SOUTH!!!

she has a very heavy HEAD , and her false amecrican accent is even more PATHETIC than her heavy head
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 14 14:07:41 2008.

இப்போ என்ன ஒரு நல்ல விஷயம்னா, ஐஸ் ஆலதான் இந்த படம் ஓடுச்சுனு சொல்ல முடியாது!

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 14:10:33 2008.

thamiz wrote:

இப்போ என்ன ஒரு நல்ல விஷயம்னா, ஐஸ் ஆலதான் இந்த படம் ஓடுச்சுனு சொல்ல முடியாது! Razz

She's back, Thamizh!

Well actually, I dont think she backed out at all, in the first place!

Media...

Whatever is it, I dont think there should be a discussion where a movie ran because of any one person... It's team work, no matter who's involved!

"It's not always abt me!" is a nice phrase to remember... And nobody is an exception!

From: thamiz on Thu Feb 14 14:36:11 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

thamiz wrote:

She's back, Thamizh! Wink

Well actually, I dont think she backed out at all, in the first place!

Media... Not Worthy

Whatever is it, I dont think there should be a discussion where a movie ran because of any one person... It's team work, no matter who's involved! Cool

"It's not always abt me!" is a nice phrase to remember... And nobody is an exception! Embarassed

Really?

What is the latest reliable link, bay?

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 14:39:22 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Really?

What is the latest reliable link, bay?

I wish I knew!

Let's give it a few more days... Things will surface for sure!
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 14 14:40:38 2008.

OK, I will wait!

But it is possible that she might prefer becoming a mother, you know!
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Feb 14 14:42:50 2008.

thamiz wrote:

OK, I will wait!

But it is possible that she might prefer becoming a mother, you know!

It's up to her! I only wish she doesnt prefer that half-way through the shooting...
From: thamiz on Thu Feb 14 23:56:49 2008.

'ரோபோ'விலிருந்து விலகவில்லை : ஐஸ் திட்டவட்டம்

ரஜினிகாந்தின் 'ரோபோ' படத்திலிருந்து தாம் விலகவில்லை என்றும், அப்படத்தில் நடிப்பது உறுதி என்றும் ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் திட்டவட்டமாகத் தெரிவித்தார்.

ரஜினி - ஷங்கர் கூட்டணியில் பலகோடி ரூபாய் செலவில் உருவாகும் 'ரோபோ' படத்தில் இருந்து ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் விலக முடிவெடுத்துள்ளதாகவும், இதற்கு, தற்போது அவர் கர்ப்பமாக இருப்பதே காரணம் என்றும் தகவல் வெளியானதால், கோலிவுட்டில் மிகுந்த பரபரப்பு ஏற்பட்டது. அதேநேரத்தில், இந்தத் தகவல் குறித்து எவ்வித விளக்கத்தையும் படக்குழு வெளியிடவில்லை.

இந்நிலையில், தனியார் தொலைக்காட்சி ஒன்றுக்குப் பேட்டியளித்துள்ள ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய், ரஜினியும் `ரோபோ' படத்தில் தாம் நடிப்பது உண்மைதான் என்றும், வித்தியாசமான கதையம்சம் கொண்ட அப்படத்தில் ஒரு மாறுபட்ட கதாபாத்திரத்தில் நடிக்கிறேன் என்றும் தெரிவித்தார்.

மேலும், தாம் கர்ப்பமாக இருப்பதாக வெளியான செய்தியையும் மறுத்து அவர், இப்போதைக்கு குழந்தை பெற்றுக்கொள்ளும் எண்ணம் இல்லை என்று கூறினார்.

'ரோபோ' படத்துக்குப் பிறகு, தமிழ் மற்றும் இந்தி ஆகிய இரு மொழிகளிலும் அபிஷேக் பச்சனை நாயகனாக வைத்து மணிரத்னம் இயக்கும் படத்தில் தாம் நடிக்கவிருப்பதாகவும் ஐஸ்வர்யா தனது பேட்டியில் குறிப்பிட்டுள்ளார்.
From: dell_gt on Fri Feb 15 8:21:52 2008.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14605537
Robot shoot starts!

By Moviebuzz
Friday, 15 February , 2008, 17:09

Today Friday, Feb 15 a shoot of Rajinikanth- Shankar big budget magnum opus Robot started in Chennai’s AVM A/C Floor with no fanfare or any publicity. It was the first photo shoot for the film by famous Chennai fashion and portfolio photographer G.Venket Ram exclusively focused on superstar Rajinikanth. Rememeber Rajini did his first ever photo-shoot with Venkat for Sivaji.
The Robot shoot was a hush –hush affair, as Rajinikanth arrived on dot of time in his Chevorlet Tavera, Shankar drove down in his new black BMW car with the trademark registration number 8 and producer Karunamoorthy of Ayngaran International came in his Honda-CRV.

Cameraman Venket Ram had set up his camera and other equipments early in the morning itself. Nearly a dozen wigs were flown in from US by hair dresser Bhanu to be tried out on the superstar who shot in various blazers. The look of Robot is one of the most important aspects of the film.

Shankar and his young team have also roped in an international consultant to give a new look to Rajinikanth as Robot. The final look will emerge after matching the photo shoot pictures with a computer generated look, which will take about a month.

Now that Aishwarya Rai has denied the rumours of her exit from the film as rubbish, the rest of the casting of the film is going on. Three top characters from Tamil have confirmed that they are willing to shoot for the film as and when Shankar wants.

Meanwhile Nirav Shah has decided to quit the project, due to personal reasons. So now, noted cameraman Thiru has been roped into the project.
From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 15 8:25:38 2008.

thanks for the news dell
surprising that these news are coming out now....
From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 15 9:58:01 2008.

arjun in robo?

ரஜினியின் ரோபோட் படத்தில் ஆக்சன் கிங் அர்ஜூனும் நடிக்கவிருப்பதாக புது செய்தி பரவியுள்ளது.

ஷங்கரின் பிரமாண்டப் படைப்பான ரோபோட்டில் நடிக்கும் கலைஞர்கள் தேர்வு படு கமுக்கமாக நடந்து வருகிறது. ரஜினியைத் தொடர்ந்து ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயை முடிவு செய்தனர். இப்போது பிற கலைஞர்கள் பக்கம் ஷங்கர் பார்வையைத் திருப்பியுள்ளார்.

படத்தில் வரும் ஒரு முக்கிய கேரக்டருக்கு அர்ஜூனை, ஷங்கர் தேர்வு செய்துள்ளதாக தெரிகிறது. ஆனால் இது வில்லன் ரோல் அல்லவாம்.

சூப்பர் நடிகர் ஒருவருடன் அர்ஜூன் இணைவது இது முதல் முறையல்ல. முதன் முதலில் அவர் உலக நாயகன் கமல்ஹாசனுடன், குருதிப் புணல் படத்தில் இணைந்து நடித்தார். அதில் கமலுடன் சேர்ந்து, அர்ஜூன் கேரக்டரும் வெகுவாக பேசப்பட்டது.

இந்த நிலையில் சூப்பர் ஸ்டாருடன் தற்போது இணையப் போகிறார் அர்ஜூன்.

தனிப்பட்ட முறையில் அர்ஜூன், ரஜினியின் விசிறியும் கூட. தனது ஆசான் என்று ரஜினியை அவர் அடிக்கடி வர்ணிப்பார்.

அர்ஜூனுக்குப் பெரிய பிரேக் கொடுத்த படம் ஜென்டில்மேன். அதேபோல இடையில் தொய்வடைந்து கிடந்த அர்ஜூனின் மார்க்கெட்டை தூக்கி நிறுத்திய படம் முதல்வன். இரு படங்களும் ஷங்கரின் இயக்கத்தில் உருவானவை.

முதல்வன் படத்தில் முதலில் ரஜினிதான் நடிப்பதாக இருந்தது. ஆனால் அப்போது முதல்வராக இருந்த கருணாநிதிக்கு ரஜினி மிக நெருக்கமாக இருந்ததால் சர்ச்சை வந்து விடப் போகிறது என்பதால் அப்படத்தில் நடிக்க மறுத்தார். ஆனால் அர்ஜூனை நடிக்க வைக்கலாம் என ரஜினிதான் ஷங்கரிடம் பரிந்துரைத்தாக கூட கூறப்பட்டது.

இப்படி முந்தைய நிகழ்வுகளை எல்லாம் கூட்டிக் கழித்துப் பார்க்கும்போது ரோபோட் படத்தில் ரஜினியுடன் அர்ஜூன் நடிக்கக் கூடிய சாத்தியக் கூறுகள் நிறையவே உள்ளன.
From: advani on Fri Feb 15 10:04:55 2008.

Nirav Shah is out? Why not K V Anand?
From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 15 10:06:12 2008.

who said nirav shah is out....
it would be yet another rumour...

KVA is busy with his other assignments...
From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 15 12:51:14 2008.

Karunamurthy !! R U Listening JODHAA AKBAR BOMBED at BO !!

Its still not too late.. Get her out of this project

I just can't stand her..
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Feb 15 13:39:28 2008.

Dilbert,

Heard Aishwarya is already out of the project. But why you are talking abt JA's BO here. It's not even 24 hrs since the movie has been released
From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 15 13:47:19 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Dilbert,

Heard Aishwarya is already out of the project. But why you are talking abt JA's BO here. It's not even 24 hrs since the movie has been released

Nope she is not!! I just mentioned JA's reference bcoz it her latest .. offing..!! rating are less than 3 stars except couple of News channel.. as usual paid promotion with .. 10 stars..
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Feb 15 14:02:19 2008.

Your wish buddy
From: Yathu on Fri Feb 15 15:40:36 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Karunamurthy !! R U Listening JODHAA AKBAR BOMBED at BO !!

Its still not too late.. Get her out of this project

I just can't stand her..

Who'd do you think would be better for the role?

ASH IS THE BEST!
From: Yathu on Fri Feb 15 16:00:43 2008.

Aishwarya confirms acting in ‘Robot’
IndiaGlitz [Friday, February 15, 2008]

There was news making the rounds yesterday that we might not get to see the Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai acting opposite our superstar in the sci-fi flick ‘Robot’. The reason that was sighted that she wanted to have babies before she hits 35.

But Aishwarya herself has quashed all rumors and confirmed that she will be acting as Rajini’s heroine in Shankar-directed ‘Robot’. She has confirmed this in her latest interview to a private news channel.

Talks are going on that Aish will star in one more Manirathnam film soon. This film will be a bilingual in Hindi and tamil. The best part is that Aish will get to act opposite her Husband Abhishek Bachchan in this film too. The earlier film we saw the coming together of this real-life pair was in Manirathnam film ‘Guru’.

This whooping 125-crore big-budget film will soon start rolling, and we have reports that Aish has already received a whooping sum as advance for her role in this film. Aish has said that she has liked the script of ‘Robot’ in which she gets to essay a very different and novel role.

Now folks this confirmation from the lady herself has quashed all rumors suggesting that the Rajini-Aishwarya pair is jinxed!

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/36583.html

From: Dilbert on Fri Feb 15 17:42:43 2008.

Yathu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Karunamurthy !! R U Listening JODHAA AKBAR BOMBED at BO !!

Its still not too late.. Get her out of this project Rant

I just can't stand her.. Evil or Very Mad

Who'd do you think would be better for the role?

ASH IS THE BEST! Evil or Very Mad

Celina , Sushmita, Madhuri,Kaify, - If only skin tone / Acting skills are parameters.. they are much better than HHAISHYUU

From: thamiz on Fri Feb 15 19:44:58 2008.

ஆமாம், சுல்த்தானில் யார் ரஜினிக்கு ஹீரோயின்!
From: Yathu on Fri Feb 15 19:49:10 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Celina , Sushmita, Madhuri,Kaify, - If only skin tone / Acting skills are parameters.. they are much better than HHAISHYUU

Well Aishu herself has confirmed that shes in it now...
From: thamiz on Fri Feb 15 19:50:30 2008.

Yathu wrote:

Well Aishu herself has confirmed that shes in it now...

Confirmed where?

Still, it is not authentic enough I believe!
From: Yathu on Fri Feb 15 20:00:20 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Confirmed where?

Still, it is not authentic enough I believe!

She supposedly confirmed on a TV interview she did. I trust IndiaGlitz. They are wise.

From: thamiz on Fri Feb 15 20:08:13 2008.

Yathu wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Confirmed where? Rolling Eyes

Still, it is not authentic enough I believe! Smile2

She supposedly confirmed on a TV interview she did. I trust IndiaGlitz. They are wise. FrogGrin

Yeah but THERE WAS NO NAME for the TV?

That sounds like a BS!

From: Yathu on Fri Feb 15 20:14:52 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Yeah but THERE WAS NO NAME for the TV?

That sounds like a BS!

I think the IndiaGlitz people viewed the interview on a Sony LCD TV...so its very reliable.

From: thamiz on Fri Feb 15 20:18:22 2008.

Yathu wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Yeah but THERE WAS NO NAME for the TV? Rolling Eyes

That sounds like a BS!

I think the IndiaGlitz people viewed the interview on a Sony LCD TV...so its very reliable. Laughing

From: thamiz on Fri Feb 15 20:18:53 2008.

Anyway, I like your joke but still the news is not reliable!
From: Nerd on Sun Feb 17 4:48:16 2008.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-08-02/16-02-08-robot.html
yEn idha yaarum post pannala.. bay, where are you
From: dell_gt on Sun Feb 17 5:02:15 2008.

Amitabh & Arjun: The latest on ‘Robot’
IndiaGlitz [Saturday, February 16, 2008]

We have been receiving hot news on ‘Robot’, almost everyday. We all are aware that Shankar is making this film for a whooping 125 Crores, as good as any Hollywood film.

The latest hot news on the ‘Robot’ front is that director Shankar has roped in ‘Amitabh Bachchan for a role in this film. Yesterday director Shankar shot various angles of Rajinikanth, and different varieties of wigs and costumes were arranged from outside.

Yet another latest to hit the news stand is that Arjun will be playing an important role in this film. It is reported that Arjun has signed his acceptance in this film. Since the villian’s role too has not yet been decided we do not know if Arjun will be playing the villain or if he will play friend to the superstar.

Watch this space for more developments on the ‘Robot’ front.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/36630.html

From: dell_gt on Mon Feb 18 9:49:25 2008.

Quote:

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14606656Arjun is Robot villain?

By Moviebuzz
Monday, 18 February , 2008, 18:39

Is Arjun playing the villain in Shankar directed Robot? Kollywood grapevine is abuzz with stories that Arjun has signed up to play the deadly bad guy opposite superstar Rajinikanth in the film produced by Ayngaran International.
Shankar and Arjun go back a long way, to their Gentleman days. Shankar made his debut as a director with the film which established Arjun as an action hero. Later when Rajinikanth refused to do Muthalvan it was Arjun who bailed him out. The film also gave the actor a lot of critical acclaim and box-office success.

Now when Shankar has offered him the role of the arch-villain in Robot who is likely to be the second most powerful role in the film, he should grab it. Arjun better known as ‘Action King’ after 28 years is still playing the energetic super hero in film after film. He still has a terrific draw in B and C centers, a market in Andhra and is ideally suited for Robot villain role.

Arjun should also know that he will get terrific publicity and reach if he is paired as Rajni’s bitter foe in the film. Rajni is one actor who knows the importance of a villain in commercial cinema. If Arjun gets the meaty bad guy role it will only uplift his heroism in Robot!

Arjun should also know that Jack Nicholson a top actor played the super villain, the deadly Joker in Batman, which made him even more popular. Closer home Akshay Kumar was playing hero he became the bad guy in Ajnabee and got beaten up by Bobby Deol the hero. Where is Akshay today? He has become the hero with more hits than the Khans!

it will be great to c this combo rajni sir + Arjun sir

From: Dilbert on Mon Feb 18 22:09:57 2008.

Oh my God shankar sir ! I only hope Again arjun sir is not to jumping in to Mordern Chennai koovam in the year 3000 A D
in the name of acting!
From: SoftSword on Thu Feb 21 6:17:56 2008.

Arjun says he is not part of the movie...
he by himself has confirmed that he is not approached yet...
From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 22 3:41:57 2008.

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மேலும் புதிய படங்கள்என்னிடம் நேரிலோ அல்லது தொலைபேசியிலோ கூடப் பேசாமல், என்னைப் பேட்டி எடுத்ததாக சிலர் செய்திகளை வெளியிடுவது வேதனை அளிக்கிறது, என்கிறார் ஆக்ஷன் கிங் அர்ஜூன்.

ரஜினியின் படத்தில் அர்ஜூன் நடிக்கப் போவதாக கொஞ்ச நாட்களாகவே செய்திகள் சுற்றிக் கொண்டுள்ளன. சிலர் அவர் ரோபோவில் வில்லனாக நடிப்பதாகவும், இன்னும் சிலர், இல்லையில்லை, குசேலனில் ஒரு பாடலில் முன்னணி நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் தோன்றுகிறார் என்றும் செய்திகள் வந்தவண்ணம் உள்ளன.

இந்நிலையில், தான் ரஜினியின் எந்தப் படத்திலும் நடிக்கும் உத்தேசமே இல்லை என்று அர்ஜூன் பேட்டி அளித்ததாக சில இணையதளங்கள் செய்தி வெளியிட்டிருந்ததன. மும்பையிலிருந்தவரை கஷ்டப்பட்டு தேடிப் பிடித்து இந்த பேட்டியை எடுத்ததாக வேறு க்ளெய்ம் பண்ணியிருந்தார்கள்.

சில தினங்களுக்கு முன்பு நடந்த நடிகை விந்தியாவின் திருமண வரவேற்பு நிகழ்ச்சியில் அர்ஜூனைச் சந்தித்தோம். அப்போதும் கூட ரஜினி படத்தில் நடிப்பது குறித்து எந்த மறுப்பும் அவர் கூறவில்லை. அப்புறம் சொல்றேனே என்று மட்டும் நம்மிடம் தெரிவித்திருந்தார்.

நாமும் விடாமல் தொலைபேசியில் அர்ஜூனைப் பிடித்தோம். அவர் நம்மிடம் கூறியது என்னவென்றால், ரஜினியின் படத்தில் நான் நடிப்பது ஒருபக்கமிருக்கட்டும். அதுக்குள்ள என்னை அவர் படத்திலிருந்து தூக்கிட்டு, அதுபத்தி நானே பேட்டி கொடுத்ததா நியூசும் போட்டிருக்காங்க.

பாருங்க... இதுவரைக்கும் யார்கிட்டயும் ரஜினி சார் படத்துல நான் நடிக்கலன்னு பேட்டியெல்லாம் குடுக்கல. என்கிட்ட பேசாமலேயே அவங்களா ஏதோ இஷ்டத்துக்கு எழுதறாங்க.

எனிஹவ்... நான்தான் அப்பவே சொன்னேனே பாஸ்.. இன்னும் சில தினங்களுக்குப் பிறகுதான் நான் எதையும் சொல்ல முடியும். அதுக்குள்ள இப்படியெல்லாம் செய்தி வர்றதால ரஜினி சார்தான் வருத்தப்படுவார்.

ஏன்... கமல் சார் படத்துல நடிச்ச நான் ரஜினி சார் படத்துல நடிக்க மாட்டேனா... பட், இன்னும் எதுவும் முடிவாகல... என்றார் அர்ஜூன்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/heroes/2008/02/21-arjun-irks-on-dubious-reports.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Feb 26 22:12:06 2008.

Photo session of ‘Robot’

IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, February 26, 2008]

The news on ‘Robot’ that came out last week saying that the shooting of the movie was started was partially true. There was a shoot but it was not for the film. It was just the extravagant photo session featuring Rajini and Rajini alone.

Different kinds of wigs, brought from the US, were fixed to the superstar for the session and the visuals are said to be awesome. Though the high profile heroine Aishwarya Rai Bachan did not attend the photo session, director Shankar has planned to have a second photo session featuring the lead pair.

Meanwhile ‘Action King’ Arjun has denied the news that he had told that he was not in ‘Robot’. Though the action hero hasn’t confirm his participation, he hasn’t denied it either.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/36833.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 27 13:22:39 2008.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

HOLLYWOOD STUNT MASTER IN ROBOT

After the stupendous success of Sivaji, the Shankarâ€"Rajini duo is back in action with their next project Robot.With the shooting of Robot all set to commence on May 10, 2008, the frenzy is bound to get bigger and bigger with every passing day. And even this time, as like his previous films, director Shankar will adhere strictly to his working style, which is 15-days shooting and 15-days discussion a month.

Another interesting piece of news is that the stunt master of the famous Hollywood film, Matrix, Yuen Woo-Ping has been roped in to direct the fight sequences in Robot. And naturally he has bagged the offer for a huge sum. Reckon how much? It is nothing less than Rs. 8 crores. But then, grandiose, thy name is Shankar right ! ....

Source : Behindwoods....

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/02/hollywood-stunt-master-in-robot.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 27 13:34:19 2008.

Ash signs Robot!

By Moviebuzz
Wednesday, 27 February , 2008, 10:43
Last Updated: Wednesday, 27 February , 2008, 11:04

It’s now official. Aishwarya Rai has been signed up to be Rajinikanth's heroine in Shankar's big budget mega film Robot, being produced by Ayngaran International in association with Eros Entertainment.

Aishwarya Rai has not only signed the deal but also received a whopping amount as advance (much more than any leading south Indian actress will get as their salary!) for a film. In fact Aishwarya will receive a salary which would be the highest ever paid to an Indian actress to do a film.

Both the sides are extremely happy over the deal, as Shankar has been assured of priority dates when he starts the shoot some time in May/ June. Added to that, her "dates" will be available over a period of 18 months on mutually agreed days.

Aishwarya Rai will also be doing Mani Ratnam's "realistic love story" to start sometime in Sep/Oct with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, with most of the indoor shoot likely to happen in Chennai. And since Mani sir has excellent equations with the superstar and Shankar, there will not be any issues regarding Ash's "dates".

It is a win-win situation for Rajinikanth, Shankar, and Ayngaran as Robo their dream project is approaching the take-off stage without any major hiccups.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14611282
From: VENKIRAJA on Wed Feb 27 13:34:46 2008.

RIP
Sujatha aka Rungarajan,the noted and famous writer has expired......

He is told to be the brain of this movie......what now?
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Feb 27 17:02:18 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

RIP
Sujatha aka Rungarajan,the noted and famous writer has expired......

He is told to be the brain of this movie......what now?

Perhaps, they say, "When one door closes, the other opens!"
From: Movie Cop on Wed Feb 27 17:57:38 2008.

Prolific writer Sujatha is no more!

http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/28/stories/2008022860921100.htm

RIP!
From: dinesh2002 on Wed Feb 27 20:26:32 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

RIP
Sujatha aka Rungarajan,the noted and famous writer has expired......

He is told to be the brain of this movie......what now?

ROBOT is his story isnt it. well, def Robot will have 1 STAR less becoz there is no Sujatha in it.... Less pray for his soul, may he rest in peace...
From: rookie007 on Wed Feb 27 21:45:44 2008.

Quote:

ROBOT is his story isnt it. well, def Robot will have 1 STAR less becoz there is no Sujatha in it.... Less pray for his soul, may he rest in peace...

very sad day for Tamil Cinema World ...
we have just lost one of the best ... writers of our time .....

From: cyouinme on Wed Feb 27 23:34:52 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Quote:

ROBOT is his story isnt it. well, def Robot will have 1 STAR less becoz there is no Sujatha in it.... Less pray for his soul, may he rest in peace...

very sad day for Tamil Cinema World ...
we have just lost one of the best ... writers of our time .....

Great loss for TFI, no one can replace his place, the best writer

RIP

From: MADDY on Thu Feb 28 0:30:15 2008.

i think shankar should be shattered............but given sujatah has been suffering from severe diabetes and undergoing bypass surgeries, i think team must have been well aware of the dangers........lets hope, shankar has a backup plan for ROBO.....
From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Feb 28 1:29:46 2008.

As Sujatha himself has told before, Shankar's films always go to the floor with the full script ready. Hope its the same for Robo too.

Still a great loss for Robo team
From: sarna_blr on Thu Feb 28 1:33:45 2008.

Saavvura naal therinjuttaa vaazhra naal naragamaayidum.......

SUJI...... un aathma saandhi adaya iravanai vEndugirEn
From: Mahen on Thu Feb 28 7:46:07 2008.

Not only robot, he's also the brain behind anandha thandavam(pirivom santhipom)....
From: Mahen on Thu Feb 28 9:41:05 2008.

Robot should be named 'sujatha'..What do you guys think??..sounds absurd but...it'l be meaningful..
From: Dilbert on Thu Feb 28 12:32:18 2008.

May his good Soul rest in peace.

Always he had his wittyness in his writings. A great loss for TFW.
From: Movie Cop on Thu Feb 28 17:47:58 2008.

Mahen wrote:

Robot should be named 'sujatha'..What do you guys think??..sounds absurd but...it'l be meaningful..

Not sure if giving a title as "Sujatha" will be apt for the story... I don't think that is the only way to show respect to this great writer! I'm sure both Sangar & RK have lots of respect for Sujatha... I think they will mostly show some kind of special obituary & "vote of thanks" kind of thing before the movie starts!
From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Thu Feb 28 20:32:05 2008.

Do you guys think this is why Shanker shot some pics of Rajini relating to Robo couple of weeks ago?...To show Sujatha some pics before he passes away..
From: rookie007 on Thu Feb 28 21:13:04 2008.

Quote:

Do you guys think this is why Shanker shot some pics of Rajini relating to Robo couple of weeks ago?...To show Sujatha some pics before he passes away..

hmmm FOR SURE ... Shankar would have ....
From: Jyothsna on Thu Feb 28 22:55:13 2008.

His latest ground works for Mani Rathnam's yet to be titled film, an Aishwarya-Abhishek starrer almost completed. Just a few days ago Sujatha handed over the completed script of Robot (That too based on his two novels En Iniya Iyanthira and Meendum Jeano), the never ever big project of Superstar Rajini, to director Shankar.

At that time, he told in lighter vein, "Shankar, I completed my work satisfactorily. Hereafter, there is no tension to me, even the film will become as my last one!"
http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/sujatha-passed-away-280208.html
From: MADDY on Thu Feb 28 23:47:33 2008.

Jyothsna wrote:

At that time, he told in lighter vein, "Shankar, I completed my work satisfactorily. Hereafter, there is no tension to me, even the film will become as my last one!"

...........i think sujatha's death will affect shankar/mani the most

From: SIVAJITHEBOSS on Fri Feb 29 1:17:59 2008.

Jyothsna wrote:

His latest ground works for Mani Rathnam's yet to be titled film, an Aishwarya-Abhishek starrer almost completed. Just a few days ago Sujatha handed over the completed script of Robot (That too based on his two novels En Iniya Iyanthira and Meendum Jeano), the never ever big project of Superstar Rajini, to director Shankar.

At that time, he told in lighter vein, "Shankar, I completed my work satisfactorily. Hereafter, there is no tension to me, even the film will become as my last one!" Sad

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/sujatha-passed-away-280208.html

Its amazing to see the passion this man has for writing....even in his final days he thought about finishing his work...wow what a dedication...

From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 29 2:16:27 2008.

anybody, before leaving would want of his footprints to be left in the world, for the world to know...
hopefully as this is his last creation, he might have given more importance to the script than any of his other...

probably the best...

am wondering why shankar has not spoke about this man after his death..

From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Feb 29 2:21:06 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

anybody, before leaving would want of his footprints to be left in the world, for the world to know...
hopefully as this is his last creation, he might have given more importance to the script than any of his other...

probably the best...

am wondering why shankar has not spoke about this man after his death..

Heard that Shankar was with Sujatha at his last moments. May be he is yet to recover from the loss.

From: Arthi on Fri Feb 29 2:24:11 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

Heard that Shankar was with Sujatha at his last moments. May be he is yet to recover from the loss.

Yes

I heard that Shankar was in the Hospital throughout the day with Sujatha

From: Arthi on Fri Feb 29 2:25:25 2008.

Hope Shankar is well prepared with ROBOT story and scripts

Whoever is close to Sujatha definetly knowing about his health condition
From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 29 9:16:12 2008.

When Behindwoods approached director Shankar to share his feelings on the loss of eminent writer Sujatha, the visibly shaken director had this to say:

"Writer Sujatha is a genius par excellence and is my favorite author. My heartfelt condolences to his family on this irreparable loss which is not only to the literary field but also to

Tamil film industry. I have been associated with him in films like Indian, Mudhalvan, Boys, Annian and Sivaji. Though he had penned dialogues for these projects, Robot was the only film which satiated his creative thirst. I consider his work in Robot to be of top notch caliber and he too echoed my thoughts. Unfortunately he has left us much before the completion of this project.

While discussing about Sujatha's creative talent, Shankar says, "We generally go to different places for story discussions and I cannot forget those days which were spent in his company. His lucid ideas on the story, the problems and minus points related to it were simply mind-boggling. His thoughts were always youthful and energetic. He had the natural flair to write complicated things in a simple and interesting fashion. He had come across to me in different ways- as a friend, a guru and also a father figure". When recalling about Sujatha as a person, director avers, "Sujatha was never money minded. If asked for his remuneration, he would say, 'give me something'. He is not the person who would hurt or insult others. He has the panache to spot the talent and would showcase the same to the entire world through print media. He was not the person to get emotional about anything and is cool and composed always with no pretenses. He did not let his illness dampen his spirit. He had given me simple solutions to my serious problems and when I used to offer my thanks, he would say, "Why do you thank me Shankar, you are like my son".

On a signing note, Shankar feels that writer Sujatha's loss is in everyway his loss too.
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 29 12:59:46 2008.

Friday, February 29, 2008

ரஜினியின் ரோபோ படத்திற்கான கதையை முடித்து கொடுத்த பின் சுஜாதா மரணம் !

ரோபோட் படத்திற்காக தீவிரமாக உழைத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தார் சுஜாதா. ரோபோட் என்ற பெயருக்கு மாற்றாக இயந்திரன் என்ற பெயரையும் அவர் ஷங்கருக்கு பரிந்துரைத்திருந்தார். இந்த நிலையில் காலம் அவரை காவு கொண்டுள்ளது.

சில நாட்களுக்கு முன்புதான் ஷங்கரின் ரோபோட் படத்துக்கான ஸ்கிரிப்ட் வேலைகளை முடித்துக் கொடுத்தாராம் சுஜாதா. ஸ்கிரிப்ட்டை ஷங்கரிடம் கொடுத்த அவர் 'ஷங்கர் எனது வேலையை முடித்து விட்டேன். இனி எனக்கு டென்ஷன் இல்லை. இதுவே எனக்கு கடைசிப் படமாக இருந்தாலும் கவலை இல்லை' என்றாராம்.

அதேபோல ஸ்ரீபிரியாவின் தயாரிப்பில் சிம்ரன் நடிக்க ஜெயா டிவியில் ஒளிபரப்பாகவுள்ள 'சிம்ரன்' சின்னத்திரையின் முதல் கதையே சுஜாதாவின் கதைதான்.

அதுவே அவரது கடைசிப் படைப்பும் ஆகியுள்ளது. சுஜாதாவின் மறைவு தமிழ் படைப்புலகம் மாத்திரமல்ல கலையுலகத்துக்கும் பேரிழப்பு தான்.

http://www.alaikal.com/news/?p=1602

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post.html
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I like the name 'IYANTHIRAN' better than 'IYANTHIRA'... Sounds more Tamil, and is on the same lines of Shankar's other blockbusters like MUTHALVAN, INDIAN, ANNIYAN, etc...
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Feb 29 15:46:50 2008.

Aishwarya asked to shed 6 kg for 'Robot' role

Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 (EST)

February 29, 2008 (Sawf News) - Robot director Shankar has asked Aishwarya Rai to shed 6 kg weight to be in shape for her role in the Sci-fi film that also stars Rajnikanth.

But that is not the news. The real news is that Aishwarya has already started to loose the weight, through gymming and dieting, ending recent tabloid speculation that she is pregnant and has withdrawn from the film.

If true, the report also ends our own speculation that Aishwarya is about to take a sabbatical from her career to start a family.

The big question is - is the report true? We will know it is when we see a slimmer and trimmer Aishwarya!

In the meantime she has work to do - loose 6 kg of weight.

All we can say at this point is that the director's diktat has not come a day too soon! The former Miss World has been looking pretty wasted from her waist!

Meanwhile, the release of Aishwarya's next film, Ram Gopal Varma directed Sarkar Raj, has been delayed because Amitabh Bachchan is not happy with the way the climax, featuring him and Abhishek Bachchan, was filmed and has asked Varma to re-shoot it.

Anyone who has seen iRam Gopal Varma Ki Aag will not be surprised. its blink-and-you-will-miss-it run at the box office was for a good reason and the damage it did to Amitabh's reputation considerable.

http://news.sawf.org/Bollywood/48575.aspx
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 4 14:44:48 2008.

What made Ash sign Robot?
Mar 4, 2008, 17:59

Many of us have always been curious why it took such a long time (since Jeans) for Aishwarya to be a Shankar heroine. Ash now reveals that of all the songs sequences she has been in, Athisayam from Jeans is one of her favorites. No other song, she said, was so aesthetically shot. Since then she had been eager to do another Shankar film, and was only

waiting for a script that would give her a great role. And in Robot she has found the script and role she had been waiting for.

There is some news bytes flying around Kollywood that her role in Robot could be a one with strong negative shades – is it perhaps that of a bad Robot? But so what, she apparently countered when asked, because Shankar will turn even a villain's role into something extraordinary. Insiders say that her character in Robot could be equal to that of Rajini's character. Sources also say that the fight master for The Matrix, Yuen-Wo-Ping will be choreographing some special fight sequences for her.

http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_6011.shtml
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 4 14:46:49 2008.

The cinematographer for 'Robot'
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, March 04, 2008]

Director Shankar’s 'Robot', starring superstar Rajinikanth, will have a new cinematographer. Shankar has to look beyond his trusted ally K.V. Anand due to some unavoidable reasons.

The ace cinematographer, who has been an integral part of Shankar’s films right from 'Mudhalvan', has now committed for AVM’s new film starring Suriya and Tamanna. Shankar feels that it won’t be nice to call him at this juncture.

Then the leading director, who was impressed by Nirav Shaw’s work in 'Billa', has approached the cinematographer for 'Robot'. Unfortunately Shaw could not oblige, as he is already committed to ‘Sarvam’, directed by Vishnuvardhan.

Left with very little choice, Shankar has now opted for Thiru, who impressed everyone with his fine work in Ajith – Trisha starrer ‘Kireedom’.

Keep watching IndiaGlitz for the latest on 'Robot'.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37019.html
From: ThalaNass on Fri Mar 7 5:11:35 2008.

I read somewhere that Madan gonna pen the dialogue for Robot!! Is it true?? Then its a good move from Shankar
From: SoftSword on Tue Mar 11 4:02:15 2008.

The pooja of the mega movie 'Robot' by the mega combination Shankar and the Superstar Rajnikanth will be held around April 14 and the movie will go to the floors by the month of May. The photo-shoot was held last month at AVM Studio. The music director A.R. Rahman too will start his work for the movie soon.

Though the unexpected demise of writer Sujatha, who was working with 'Robot' team, had shocked the entire team, the film will soon be kick started. Since Sujatha is one of the few Tamil writers, who are well versed in scientific matters, it would be a challenging task for the director to find a suitable person to write the dialogues for the science fiction movie.

It is expected that Rajini would finish his portions in ‘Kuselan’ before 'Robot' goes to the floors by May.

//indiaglitz
From: omega on Wed Mar 12 6:52:27 2008.

JV scoop news says that Aishwarya Rai is indeed pregnant???

'ஐஸ்வர்யா கர்ப்பம்' செய்தி அக்மார்க் உண்மைதானாம். முன்னாள் அகில அழகி நாலுமாசம் முழுகாம இருக்கிறார். ஆக, சுகப் பிரசவம் முடிந்து பச்சை உடம்பை சரியாக்கிய பிறகே 'ரோபோ'வில் நடிப்பாராம். அதுவரை ஷ¨ட்டிங் போகாமல் இருக்க முடியுமா? அதனால், 'ரோபோ'வில் ரஜினி-அமிதாப் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட காட்சிகளை படமாக்க திட்டமிட்டுள்ளார்களாம். அதோடு, 'குசேலன்' படத்தில் தன் சம்பந்தப்பட்டகாட்சி களையும் இந்த கேப் பில் ரஜினி முடித்து விடு வாராம்.

EKSI (S-Shankar)

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Mar 12 12:10:04 2008.

omega wrote:

JV scoop news says that Aishwarya Rai is indeed pregnant???

'ஐஸ்வர்யா கர்ப்பம்' செய்தி அக்மார்க் உண்மைதானாம். முன்னாள் அகில அழகி நாலுமாசம் முழுகாம இருக்கிறார். ஆக, சுகப் பிரசவம் முடிந்து பச்சை உடம்பை சரியாக்கிய பிறகே 'ரோபோ'வில் நடிப்பாராம். அதுவரை ஷ¨ட்டிங் போகாமல் இருக்க முடியுமா? அதனால், 'ரோபோ'வில் ரஜினி-அமிதாப் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட காட்சிகளை படமாக்க திட்டமிட்டுள்ளார்களாம். அதோடு, 'குசேலன்' படத்தில் தன் சம்பந்தப்பட்டகாட்சி களையும் இந்த கேப் பில் ரஜினி முடித்து விடு வாராம்.

EKSI (S-Shankar)

Unbelievable! If this was true, then why only news in JV? Is the National Media in hibernation or something?

From: SoftSword on Wed Mar 12 12:15:44 2008.

chumma kelappi vidraanunga bay...
she by herself has acknowledged that she has signed for the movie... and she knows the responsibilities...
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 13 14:21:14 2008.

Robot Pooja in April

By : Settu Shankar

Thursday, March 13 2008

The official pooja of Superstar Rajinikanth's mega movie Robot directed by Shankar will be held in the second week of April and the movie will go to the floors by the month of May, as announced by Ayngaran Films International, the producers of the film.

The photo-shoot was held last month at AVM Studio and now Ocher Studio Managing Director Soundarya Rajinikanth is busy with the designing work of the stills taken during the shoot. It is expected that Rajini would finish his portions in Kuselan before Robot goes to the floors by May. The actor has allotted 25 days call sheet to Kuselan, the bilingual in Tamil and Telugu.

Though the unexpected demise of writer Sujatha, who was working with Robot team, had shocked the unit, the director is looking confident, because he has got the completed script work that was handed over by the writer to Shankar just few days before his death.

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/robot-official-pooja-rajinikanth-130308.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 18 12:07:48 2008.

Ash is back in Rajni's Robot

Gullu Gupshup

March 17, 2008 17:12 IST
Last Updated: March 17, 2008 17:32 IST

Shankar's Robot seems to be back on track, as Aishwarya Rai [Images] Bachchan has finally given her nod.

We had earlier reported that Ash dropped out of the mega project because Shankar wanted her dates spread over two years, which did not go well with Ash. Apparently, the actress hopes to start a family soon, and did not want to wait so long.

But Shankar has agreed to shoot Ash's scenes first, and then move on to Rajnikanth's [Images] portions.

According to sources, Ash will be getting Rs 6 crores for this film, the highest an actress has ever received for a film.

Robot is a story of a scientist who creates a robot, which then becomes a nuisance to the society.

Initially, the film was to be made with Shah Rukh Khan [Images] in the lead but the actor backed out. Then, Shankar approached Ajith, who could not do the film either. Finally, it was Rajnikanth to came to his Sivaji director's aid, and bagged the film.

http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/17ash.htm
_____________________________________________________

So I guess Rajini is the Robot, that later becomes a nuisance to the society? Or the Scientist?
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Mar 18 12:09:37 2008.

Ash takes a whopping pay packet of approx Rs 4 crores for Robot

By Subhash K. Jha, March 18, 2008 - 14:18 IST

Now it can be told. The star-price war has escalated to an all-time high. With Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan carrying home a pay packet of Rs 4 crores for her proposed stint as Rajnikanth's leading lady in Shankar's Robot, the lady has now become the highest-paid actress of Indian cinema.

A source very close to Aishwarya says, "The media has got it all wrong. Ash has actually received twice the amount quoted in papers and on websites as her fee for Robot. Yes, it's close to Rs 4 crores. And she's very amused when she reads about this and that actress being the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. With three hits in a row (Guru, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar) Ash's equity as a Rai and a Bachchan have gone through the roof. If she wants she can preen about her successes. But that's not her style. However, she takes strong exception to Bipasha Basu's quotes that she (Ash) had to 'hang around' to get into the international circuit. Ash has been regularly offered international projects, from Provoked to Mistress Of Spices to Bride & Prejudice to Last Legion to Pink Panther. In fact, all the other international assignments that have gone to other Bollywood actresses-including the honour of hosting the 7Wonders Of The World event in Lisbon with Ben Kingsley-have gone to Ash first. It's just that she feels awkward talking about herself."

As for her astronomical fee for Robot another source close to the project says, "It is no surprise that Aishwarya is getting 4 crores. It's still chicken-feed compared with what Rajnikanth gets paid. He takes home Rs 15 crores plus fifty percent of his film's profits. But still he cannot make a film commercially viable outside the Tamilian belt on his own. The dubbed Hindi version of Chandramukhi came and went. And Rajni's biggest hit Shivaji is in no hurry to be released in Hindi. With Ash in Robot it looks like an attractive non-regional film."

http://www.indiafm.com/news/2008/03/18/11065/

From: Dilbert on Tue Mar 18 23:43:19 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Ash takes a whopping pay packet of approx Rs 4 crores for Robot

By Subhash K. Jha, March 18, 2008 - 14:18 IST

A source very close to Aishwarya says, "The media has got it all wrong. Ash has actually received twice the amount quoted in papers and on websites as her fee for Robot. Yes, it's close to Rs 4 crores. And she's very amused when she reads about this and that actress being the highest-paid actress in Bollywood. With three hits in a row (Guru, Dhoom 2 and Jodhaa Akbar) Ash's equity as a Rai and a Bachchan have gone through the roof. If she wants she can preen about her successes. But that's not her style. However, she takes strong exception to Bipasha Basu's quotes that she (Ash) had to 'hang around' to get into the international circuit. Ash has been regularly offered international projects, from Provoked to Mistress Of Spices to Bride & Prejudice to Last Legion to Pink Panther. In fact, all the other international assignments that have gone to other Bollywood actresses-including the honour of hosting the 7Wonders Of The World event in Lisbon with Ben Kingsley-have gone to Ash first. It's just that she feels awkward talking about herself."

As for her astronomical fee for Robot another source close to the project says, "It is no surprise that Aishwarya is getting 4 crores. It's still chicken-feed compared with what Rajnikanth gets paid. He takes home Rs 15 crores plus fifty percent of his film's profits. But still he cannot make a film commercially viable outside the Tamilian belt on his own. The dubbed Hindi version of Chandramukhi came and went. And Rajni's biggest hit Shivaji is in no hurry to be released in Hindi. With Ash in Robot it looks like an attractive non-regional film."

http://www.indiafm.com/news/2008/03/18/11065/

Self dubba ..at its best ! Thalivar and Ashyu.. !!I am kind of lil scared to tell you the truth. Shivaji itself was once in life time dream come true type of project! Bcoz of the pressure.. few failed miserably in some depts ..

Now back to back.. umm lets see.. where its all heading..!!

From: Dilbert on Thu Mar 20 8:53:41 2008.

Shahrukh challenging Rajinikanth?

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

February 19, 2008

Visitor Medical Insurance

For some time now, Shahrukh Khan has been thinking of coming up with a grand scale special effects movie. Enter Shankar: who approaches him for Robot, his sci-fi epic. But after a few creative differences, the duo part.

Shankar moves on, making his big project even bigger by roping in Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai, with the largest budget Indian cinema has conceived of so far.

Now, Shahrukh responds by announcing that his Red Chillies banner plans to make the most expensive film in India with a budget of $25 million. Was SRK provoked/inspired by Shankar’s grand ambition?

While at the Berlin Film Festival, Shahrukh recently spoke to the legendary Hollywood trade magazine, Variety: "We are dedicating the next eight or nine months to taking the best technicians from around the world and asking them to help us make the best VFX film India has ever made. It will be madcap, over the top. I want it to be as beautiful as 'Spider-Man' in terms of effects,"

The film is yet to be titled but we roughly know the plot: what happens when a bunch of children have all their wishes come true. Are wishes that come true always a good thing, or actually a nightmare disguised as a dream? The director of movies like Cash and Dus – Anubhav Sinha – will helm this mega project. What will excite VFX buffs is that Charles Darby, the man responsible for some of the special effects in Minority Report and The Matrix has been roped in. Apparently he has set up a VFX studio in Mumbai.

It will indeed be interesting to see what Shankar’s response will be. An even more grandly scaled movie than what SRK has in mind? After all, isn’t Shankar one of India’s initial special effects movie wizards?

Such healthy professional rivalry will only help in the betterment of Indian cinema.

______________

Did anyone posted in this Comedy already !!?
From: SoftSword on Thu Mar 20 11:04:32 2008.

yes... this is old news...
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 20 11:53:04 2008.

Rajni, Ash clash

Author: Tushar Joshi Date: 20 Mar 2008

Over allotting dates to Shankar’s Robot

Aishwarya Rai may be excited about Shankar’s magnum opus, Robot but sources reveal the actress is having a hard time matching her dates with co-star Rajnikanth. Before Ash confirmed her name for the project, there was buzz that she wasn’t interested in the film. However the reason behind Ash’s reluctance stemmed from the fact that she would have to commit bulk dates for the project.

Date dilemma

A source close to the project reveals, “Shankar wanted two months of back-to-back dates from Ash. But she wasn’t in a position to commit for the required dates. However Shankar needed those particular dates, as they matched with Rajni’s. He’s been having a tough time trying to coordinate their dates for the film.”

Since the film is being made on a lavish budget, Shankar doesn’t want to take any risk and incur losses. Another reason that’s worrying Shankar is that Robot’s plot has leaked and he wants to make sure he goes on the floors before anyone else picks up the idea.

Solos first

The director has decided to go ahead and start the shoot with Ash and Rajnikanth separately. “He is shooting their solo scenes first and then will coordinate the joint scenes as and when their dates match.” The casting took time since Shah Rukh and Deepika backed out and had to be replaced with Rajnikanth and Ash. Now Shankar wants to make sure that the project doesn’t get delayed due to any date issues.

http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/entertainment/bollywood/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1050189&_EXT_5_groupId=14

From: Dilbert on Thu Mar 20 14:05:10 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Since the film is being made on a lavish budget, Shankar doesn’t want to take any risk and incur losses. Another reason that’s worrying Shankar is that Robot’s plot has leaked and he wants to make sure he goes on the floors before anyone else picks up the idea.

Sri Venkataramana , Aanatha Rakshaka... Govinda Gooovinda..!!

Even before movie could hit the floor soo much negatives.. things happening around the project.!! Looks Evil eye has already set upon this project.

Mad

From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Mar 20 14:07:07 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

You need to change your avtar bro!

For the world's best avtars, please visit www.rajinifans.com ... Cool

From: Dilbert on Thu Mar 20 14:36:59 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

You need to change your avtar bro!

For the world's best avtars, please visit www.rajinifans.com ...

ok bro!! my next rajini avatar will be Robo offical snaps will change to something soon.
From: rookie007 on Thu Mar 20 21:46:40 2008.

If I recall... did we not get the same nagative feedbacks for Sivjai ... movie ... and we all know the history ............
From: Movie Cop on Thu Mar 20 22:39:50 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Shahrukh challenging Rajinikanth?
By Behindwoods News Bureau.

Did anyone posted in this Comedy already !!?

Dilbs Machi,
Behindwoods.com is a crappy website. The "behindwoods.com" guys are creating cheap publicity for themselves. They try to "make" their own "stories" by putting some sensational/imaginary headlines sans truth involving some big shots like "SRK challenges RK" etc... Chee! Thoo! idehllam oru puzhaipa? Only "Behind Woods News Bureau" fossible!

From: Dilbert on Thu Mar 20 23:41:40 2008.

Movie Cop wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Shahrukh challenging Rajinikanth?
By Behindwoods News Bureau.

Did anyone posted in this Comedy already !!?

Dilbs Machi,
Behindwoods.com is a crappy website. The "behindwoods.com" guys are creating cheap publicity for themselves. They try to "make" their own "stories" by putting some sensational/imaginary headlines sans truth involving some big shots like "SRK challenges RK" etc... Chee! Thoo! idehllam oru puzhaipa? Twisted Evil

Only "Behind Woods News Bureau" fossible! ROTFL

Movie cop Sir

Lets not bish-bash websites like rediff , sify or behindwoods, kollywood.. at our will,

(if) the very same websites carry articles..praising there beloved heroes. same people who cry here, are the ones who post them in the hub and make a big fuzz about it ! Touch your heart and tell me you never posted any articles from these websites??
< dig dug dugu>
I am personally not against SRK ! I just don't like Over rated stature of SRK in Bollywood period. Just by he replacing Big B in game shows.. he can never ever be in his shoes. period
<ending diggin dugin duguing.>

From: sarna_blr on Thu Mar 20 23:47:50 2008.

ROBO eppO release....any idea...
From: SoftSword on Fri Mar 21 4:18:24 2008.

nothing is official yet...
once they zero in on the crew and after they estimate the project, they would come out with a date....
u know the movies name is not out yet...
From: sarna_blr on Fri Mar 21 4:39:13 2008.

Hi SS...i heard that Dasa and Robo is going to release in the month of April 2009...
any idea..
From: SoftSword on Fri Mar 21 5:04:43 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

Hi SS...i heard that Dasa and Robo is going to release in the month of April 2009...
any idea..

adap'pavi...
sivaji-dasa... ippo robo-dasa'va...

dasa by all means will get released in the month of may...
and its sure gonna rock...
and after the dust settles down, it would be kuselan time... and after that sultan time... and after that robo time...

From: sarna_blr on Fri Mar 21 5:10:42 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

Hi SS...i heard that Dasa and Robo is going to release in the month of April 2009... Rolling Eyes

any idea..

adap'pavi...
sivaji-dasa... ippo robo-dasa'va...

dasa by all means will get released in the month of may...
and its sure gonna rock...
and after the dust settles down, it would be kuselan time... and after that sultan time... and after that robo time... Smile

naduvula enga Aegan'um konja puludhiya kelappum... FYKI...

From: SoftSword on Fri Mar 21 5:14:20 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

Hi SS...i heard that Dasa and Robo is going to release in the month of April 2009... Rolling Eyes

any idea..

naduvula enga Aegan'um konja puludhiya kelappum... FYKI...

even i wish so....

From: sarna_blr on Fri Mar 21 5:16:34 2008.

thanks SS.....
From: breadpuli on Sat Mar 22 3:54:31 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

Hi SS...i heard that Dasa and Robo is going to release in the month of April 2009...
any idea..

Dasa in April 2009?
High hopes
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Mar 24 18:20:54 2008.

Robot varudhu oram po – a distinct fan & an auto!!

(Monday, 24th March 2008)

If MGR was a rage among rikshawalas – it is our Superstar for auto drivers. The moment Superstar’s new movie announced or strongly speculated – you can see the movie’s name painted/imprinted in countless autos all over Tamil Nadu especially in Chennai city.

Canvas becomes black board

As Rajini fans started switching over to society friendly mode of celebrations – these auto drivers too have started thinking differently. Why not use the movie name or Superstar’s name for a good cause? Or use the rear canvas for something which is meaningful?

Messageful and meaningful autos

As a result, we could find some interesting and at the same time useful inspirations. These ranges from Superstar’s quotes, one liners, punch dialogues. Why, even some print Thirukural and relate it to Superstar and his life. (I have seen many Thirukural autos in the city like this!)

Sambo Siva Sambo, ROBOT varudhu oram po

Recently I came across one such auto in the city. I was awestruck by the message it carried in the canvas along with Robot promo – ‘Sambo Siva Sambo, ROBOT varudhu oram po.’ I speeded my bike and went parallel to him and requested him to halt for a few seconds for a photograph.

Just ZOOM the picture and read the words

1) In the back canvas there was a quote which highlighted the importance of education.

2) Another quote stressed the importance of service to poor – “Hands which serve poor are holier than the hands which pray in temple.” (How much TRUE these words are…!!)

3) Importance of reading books and maintaining library – “Instead of building street corner temples, we should build library, which would open the eyes of knowledge”

It is very much pleasing to see such a ‘hit on the nail’ promo for education, service and knowledge by a fan of Superstar Rajini.

A salute to Mr.Socrates Uyirovian, the distinct fan and concerned auto driver. Those who speak other way about fan clubs and fans would feel shame if happened to see this.

Really this ‘not-so-educated’ auto brother, is several steps ahead all of us….

Any objection friends?

* Click the above photograph to ZOOM and read the texts painted in the auto

- Sundar

http://rajinifans.com/detailView.php?title=558

From: leosimha on Tue Mar 25 5:25:46 2008.

Quote:

Who will crank the camera 'Robot'?
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, March 25, 2008]

Confusion over the cinematographer of Shankar’s Robot continues. Earlier it was said that Nirav Shaw would be the cinematographer of the mega movie starring Superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai. However, according to a grapevine, Nirav Shaw’s demand for a huge salary made Shankar look for other options.

The ace director then roped in Thiru but even this arrangement did not last for long. The latest news is that Thiru is out and Rathnavelu is in.

Rathnavelu, who is fondly called as ‘Randy’ in Kollywood circles, is one of the favorite cinematographers of the leading heroes. Moreover, he hasn’t demanded much salary to work in the project. So it is believed that Randy, who cranked the camera for movies like ‘Sethu’, ‘Nandha’, ‘Jeyam’, ‘Thirumalai’ and ‘Perazhagan’, will be the cinematographer for the mega budget movie produced by Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia.

Rathnavelu is currently working for Goutham Menon’s ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’, starring Suriya, Sameera Reddy, and Divya Spandana.

Link - http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37441.html

I thought Nirav Shah will be the camera man for this film. Sad

From: SoftSword on Tue Mar 25 5:39:52 2008.

leo,
i guess he did good work in sethu and nandha...
yaara irundha enna leo... shankar would extract the kind of result he wants from them...

first set photos varrappo therinjirum...
epdi ivanga'nu...

From: leosimha on Tue Mar 25 5:43:01 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

leo,
i guess he did good work in sethu and nandha...
yaara irundha enna leo... shankar would extract the kind of result he wants from them...

first set photos varrappo therinjirum...
epdi ivanga'nu... Smile

yes...lets wait for the official announcement and the OFFICIAL STILLS....

From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Mar 26 12:10:42 2008.

Where the hero is Rajnikanth, not SRK!

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya has bagged the other hugely-awaited Tamil film, Robot, starring Rajnikant. Helmed by Shankar, who had directed Ash in the Tamil film, Jeans, earlier, Robot is rumoured to make Ash the highest paid actress at Rs 6 crores.

Ash has been no stranger to South cinema. She made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film Iruvar, in 1997, as well as the beautifully-shot Tamil film, Kandukondain Kandukondain and Telugu film, Ravoyi Chandamama.

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/26slide2.htm
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Mar 28 12:07:19 2008.

Superstar's look on par with Hollywood - Rathnavelu

(Thursday, 27th March 2008)

The moment the news broke out Rathnavelu will be handling cinematography for Robot - he has been approached constantly for interviews by media and FM stations.

Yesterday while giving such an interview to BBC's Radio One, Rathnavelu said he is very much thrilled to work with Superstar and this is one of the rarest opportunity he has been waiting for.

He revealed that Superstar's costume and makeover will be on par with Hollywood standards and he will ensure that Superstar will be shown more stylish and handsome forever.

He added that he is discussing about the project with Shankar and doing presently some homeworks for Robot.

All the best Rathnavelu!!

Source : http://www.onlysuperstar.blogspot.com/

http://rajinifans.com/detailView.php?title=559
From: CEDYBLUE on Mon Mar 31 7:41:58 2008.

jus imagine the excitement when robot stills get released! wow....jus waiting
From: Achilles on Mon Mar 31 7:51:39 2008.

CEDYBLUE wrote:

jus imagine the excitement when robot stills get released! wow....jus waiting

Ya...Me too....
From: SoftSword on Mon Mar 31 8:40:07 2008.

Achilles wrote:

CEDYBLUE wrote:

jus imagine the excitement when robot stills get released! wow....jus waiting

Ya...Me too....

yaarukku illai...

i still remember the joy we were in when BABA first still got released...
that blue shirt one with a turban and thalaivar showing the baba sign... with a beedi...
enna oru style adhu...

and even when the first still of Sivaji released...
blue jean, white shirt with typical rajini style hands in pocket... with an admiringly young hairstyle, typical rajini style black glasses...

now i am expecting something which is multiple times better than these...
From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Apr 1 23:47:02 2008.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

From Bharathirajaa To Shankar

Manoj K Bharathy, son of veteran director Bharathirajaa, is all set to
join as an assistant to director Shankar. He informs that has been
included in the prestigious team after a formal interview.

A one-time assistant to director Manirathnam, Manoj had worked in the
making of `Bombay'. However he ventured to acting and acted in over a
dozen movies. Now he has decided go back to what he loves the most,
directing movies.

Says Manoj: "I am happy to work under Shankar Sir. I may direct a
movie on my own after the completion of Shankar Sir's magnum opus
`Robot' starring Superstar Rajinikanth.".

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37564.html

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/04/from-bharathirajaa-to-shankar.html
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Apr 2 12:11:37 2008.

Ash speaks out

Author: Subhash K. Jha Date: 02 Apr 2008

Now you’ll be romancing Rajnikanth in Shankar’s Robot?
It’s a total Rajni/Shankar styled entertainer. There’s no logic to why I agreed to do it beyond the urge to work with Rajnikanth. Shankar and Rajni Sir have approached me for so many films, it’s embarrassing. Ever since Jeans (Shankar directed the film), Shankar’s approached me for all his films except Boys. Rajni Sir approached me for his last five films. My refusal to do his films was never misconstrued by him. I admire him for never taking offence to my refusal. It speaks volumes about his seniority.

Is that why you said yes to Robot?
For Robot, it was an immediate Yes from me. I just wanted to work with Rajni Sir and Shankar. Jeans was a super-success. I came away learning so much from Shankar and the film. Robot will also be a learning experience.

Is it a sci-fi film?
It’s hard to define. But technically, it will take cinema to another level. I can only say I’ll come away enriched. It’s very important for me to come away with something from my films since I give so much. I want to work with Rajni Sir, yaar. He’s phenomenal. Everyone speaks of this experience.

http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/entertainment/bollywood/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1068694&_EXT_5_groupId=14

From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 2 12:17:14 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

From Bharathirajaa To Shankar

Manoj K Bharathy, son of veteran director Bharathirajaa, is all set to
join as an assistant to director Shankar. He informs that has been
included in the prestigious team after a formal interview.

A one-time assistant to director Manirathnam, Manoj had worked in the
making of `Bombay'. However he ventured to acting and acted in over a
dozen movies. Now he has decided go back to what he loves the most,
directing movies.

Says Manoj: "I am happy to work under Shankar Sir. I may direct a
movie on my own after the completion of Shankar Sir's magnum opus
`Robot' starring Superstar Rajinikanth.".

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/37564.html

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/04/from-bharathirajaa-to-shankar.html

peseamma we could ask engal annan Thirumaran to crank the camera ! He did a great job in Polladavan.

From: SoftSword on Thu Apr 3 2:18:29 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Ash speaks out

Author: Subhash K. Jha Date: 02 Apr 2008

Now you’ll be romancing Rajnikanth in Shankar’s Robot?
It’s a total Rajni/Shankar styled entertainer. There’s no logic to why I agreed to do it beyond the urge to work with Rajnikanth. Shankar and Rajni Sir have approached me for so many films, it’s embarrassing. Ever since Jeans (Shankar directed the film), Shankar’s approached me for all his films except Boys. Rajni Sir approached me for his last five films. My refusal to do his films was never misconstrued by him. I admire him for never taking offence to my refusal. It speaks volumes about his seniority.

Is that why you said yes to Robot?
For Robot, it was an immediate Yes from me. I just wanted to work with Rajni Sir and Shankar. Jeans was a super-success. I came away learning so much from Shankar and the film. Robot will also be a learning experience.

Is it a sci-fi film?
It’s hard to define. But technically, it will take cinema to another level. I can only say I’ll come away enriched. It’s very important for me to come away with something from my films since I give so much. I want to work with Rajni Sir, yaar. He’s phenomenal. Everyone speaks of this experience.

http://www.mid-day.com/web/guest/entertainment/bollywood/article?_EXT_5_articleId=1068694&_EXT_5_groupId=14

From: omega on Thu Apr 17 19:48:43 2008.

Check this video...........Aish out of ROBOT....
It would be really great if this is true.

http://www.indiashines.com/index.php?op=members.videos.view&id=5bf5b5bfcf5ae67806294b5275f52635

From: Sinthiya on Thu Apr 17 22:50:58 2008.

omega wrote:

Check this video...........Aish out of ROBOT....
It would be really great if this is true. Thumbs Up!

http://www.indiashines.com/index.php?op=members.videos.view&id=5bf5b5bfcf5ae67806294b5275f52635

...just make up your mind!

From: SoftSword on Fri Apr 18 2:46:37 2008.

Sinthiya wrote:

omega wrote:

Check this video...........Aish out of ROBOT....
It would be really great if this is true. Thumbs Up!

http://www.indiashines.com/index.php?op=members.videos.view&id=5bf5b5bfcf5ae67806294b5275f52635

...just make up your mind!

cool guys...
this is all speculation...

she is in until shankar denies....

From: Nerd on Wed May 7 23:21:10 2008.

Chakravarthy to play the villain in robot. He is an excellent under-rated actor. Loved him in idhayamE idhayamE, sathyA, kannathil muthamittAl among others..

Btw, Balakumaran is not penning the dialogs since it just needs someone to overlook the already written dialogues..
From: littlemaster1982 on Wed May 7 23:23:08 2008.

Good Choice
From: Dilbert on Fri May 9 6:50:44 2008.

Robot tidings: JD signed as main villan in ROBOT

Telugu actor JD Chakravarthy signed Shankar and Rajani's ROBO. This is the second film JD Chakravarthy recently signed after Sarvam (Tamil). He will be playing the main villan in Robo.

Shankar was very keen and insisted JD Chakravarthy to accept the film. As we know Shankar casted Suman in Shivaji before. Now he is signed JD for the main villan role in ROBO.

Both Sarvam and Robo are being produced by Ayagaran films and sources say that Rajani liked the JD's work and recomended him for the key villan role in ROBO to Shankar.

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/05/robot-tidings-jd-signed-as-main-villan.html

From: Srimannarayanan on Wed May 14 16:57:04 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Robot tidings: JD signed as main villan in ROBOT

Telugu actor JD Chakravarthy signed Shankar and Rajani's ROBO. This is the second film JD Chakravarthy recently signed after Sarvam (Tamil). He will be playing the main villan in Robo.

Shankar was very keen and insisted JD Chakravarthy to accept the film. As we know Shankar casted Suman in Shivaji before. Now he is signed JD for the main villan role in ROBO.

Both Sarvam and Robo are being produced by Ayagaran films and sources say that Rajani liked the JD's work and recomended him for the key villan role in ROBO to Shankar.

http://rajinifans.com/showurl.php?url=http://rajininews.blogspot.com/2008/05/robot-tidings-jd-signed-as-main-villan.html

Good Choice.

From: rookie007 on Fri May 16 16:40:04 2008.

Rajini's new hairstyle in Robot!

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

May 16, 2008

The superstar is almost done with his part in Kuselan and is all set to sail towards his next magnum opus Robot. Expectations are skyrocketing as Rajinikanth, for the first time, will be starring opposite Ashwarya Rai. Made on a mega budget, Robot is a joint venture by Ayngaran International and Eros International.

According to industry sources, director Shankar and Rajini will fly down to the US to finalize the make-up for the latter. While Rajini's make-up in Sivaji came in for some rave reviews, Shankar wants Robot to be even better. It is said that Robot will feature a younger Rajini sporting a different hairstyle. Also, the Robot team intends to bring in professionals from Hollywood to work on Rajini's make-up.
From: SoftSword on Fri May 23 7:45:05 2008.

Robot amidst stringent security

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

May 23, 2008

The Shankar – Rajinikanth magnum opus, Robot, has begun groundwork work and research. With director Shankar importing computers from America that will be employed for the special effects in the movie, Robot is more or less underway.

Keeping in mind the Internet-sneaking-of-Sivaji-images

that remained unsolved despite the tight security arrangements in place during Sivaji’s shoots, Shankar has left no stones unturned this time around to make sure that the computers are tucked away secretively in a Gemini lab. Guarded by security personnel, access to the hall is restricted to the very few kingpins associated with the movie.

Superstar Rajinikanth is busy with his extended cameo for Kuselan and an announcement about Robot’s commencement is expected to be out soon.
From: SoftSword on Fri May 23 11:30:17 2008.

யு.எஸ்.போகும் ரஜினி, ஷங்கர்

மேலும் புதிய படங்கள்குசேலன் படத்தை கிட்டத்தட்ட முடித்து விட்ட ரஜினிகாந்த், தனது அடுத்த படமான ரோபோட் தொடர்பான பணிகளுக்காக இயக்குநர் ஷங்கருடன் அமெரிக்காவுக்குப் பறக்கவுள்ளார்.

குசேலன் படத்திற்கு முன்பு அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது ரோபோட். இந்த நிலையில் அதற்கு முன்பாக ஒரு படத்ைதக் கொடுக்க முடிவு செய்த ரஜினி, செலக்ட் செய்த கதைதான் குசேலன்.

இப்போது குசேலன் படப்பிடிப்பு கிட்டத்தட்ட முடிவடையப் போகிறது. இதையடுத்து ரோபோட் படத்திற்குத் திரும்புகிறார் ரஜினி.

முதல் கட்டமாக மேக்கப் டெஸ்ட் உள்ளிட்டவற்றை மேற்கொள்வதற்காக அவரும், இயக்குநர் ஷங்கரும் அமெரிக்காவுக்கு செல்லவுள்ளனர்.

ரூ. 130 கோடி செலவில் ரோபோட் உருவாகவுள்ளது. இதில் ரஜினியின் மேக்கப் டெஸ்ட் மற்றும் அவரை புதிய தோற்றத்திற்கு மாற்றுவதற்காக மட்டும் ரூ. 3 கோடி செலவிடப்படவுள்ளதாம். ஹாலிவுட்டில் வைத்து ரஜினியை புத்தம் புதுத் தோற்றத்திற்கு மாற்றி மெருகேற்றவுள்ளனர்.

இப்படத்தில் ரஜினிக்கு ஜோடியாக ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நடிக்கவுள்ளார். இப்படத்துக்காக 6 மாத கால்ஷீட் கொடுத்துள்ளார். அவரது சம்பளம் மட்டும் ரூ. 6 கோடியாகும்.

அய்ங்கரன் மற்றும் ஈராஸ் நிறுவனங்கள் இணைந்து இந்தப் பிரமாண்டப் படத்ைத தயாரிக்கவுள்ளனர். ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் இசையமைக்கவுள்ளார்.

கடந்த பிப்ரவரி மாதம் இப்படத்திற்கான முதல் போட்டோ ஷூட் நடந்தது. ரஜினியை பல்வேறு கோணங்களில், சென்னையின் பிரபல பேஷன் மற்றும் போர்ட்போலியோ புகைப்படக் கலைஞர் வெங்கட் ராம் ஷூட் செய்தார்.

பின்னர் இந்தப் படங்களை, ஷங்கரின் ஆலோசனைப்படி ரஜினியின் மகள் செளந்தர்யா ரஜினிகாந்த் தனது ஆக்கர் ஸ்டுடியோவில் வைத்து ரீ டிசைன் செய்தார்.

ரோபோட்டுக்காக மாறும் ஜெமினி லேப்:

இதற்கிடையே ரோபோட் படத்துக்காக சென்னையின் பிரபலமான ஜெமினி கலர் லேப் முற்றிலும் தரைமட்டமாக்கப்பட்டு, அதி நவீன ஸ்டுடியோவாக எழும்பவுள்ளது.

தென்னிந்தியாவின் மூத்த, முன்னணி லேப்களில் ஜெமினியும் ஒன்று. இந்த லேபில் தற்போது உலகின் அதி நவீன வசதிகள் இல்லை. ரோபோட் படம் முழுக்க முழுக்க கிராபிக்ஸை அடிப்படையாக வைத்து உருவாக்கப்படவுள்ளது. மேலும், ஷூட்டிங்குக்குப் பின்னர், பல்வேறு அதி நவீன வசதிகளும் தேவைப்படும்.

ஆனால் இந்தியாவில் இந்த வசதிகள் சரிவர இல்லை. ஒவ்வொரு ஊரிலும் ஒரு சில வசதிகள்தான் உள்ளன. எனவே ரோபோட் படத்திற்கான போஸ்ட் புரடக்ஷன் வேலைகளை ஒரே இடத்தில், ஒரே நேரத்தில் செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று யோசித்த ஷங்கர், இதுகுறித்து ஜெமினி லேபுடன் பேசியுள்ளார்.

ஜெமினி லேபில் அனைத்து வசதிகளையும் ஏற்படுத்த முடியுமா என்று அவர் கேட்க, ரோபோட்டுக்காக இதை செய்து விட்டால் போச்சு என்று, லேபை முற்றிலும் புத்தம் புதுப் பொலிவுடன் கூடியதாக மாற்ற அதன் இயக்குநர்கள் தீர்மானித்தனர்.

இதன் விளைவாக ஜெமினி லேப் முற்றிலும் இடித்துத் தள்ளப்பட்டு வெளிநாடுகளில் உள்ள அனைத்து அதி நவீன வசதிகளும் இடம் பெற்றிருக்கும் வகையிலான அல்ட்ரா மாடர்ன் லேபை கட்டவுள்ளனர்.

புதிதாக உருவாகவுள்ள லேபில், அத்தனை அதி நவீன வசதிகளும் இருக்குமாம். படத்தை முடித்த பின்னர் அனைத்துப் பணிகளையும் இங்கேயே முடித்துக் கொள்ளும் அளவுக்கு பக்காவாக இருக்குமாம்.

புதுப்பித்துக் கட்டப்படவுள்ள லேபை சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிகாந்த், அமெரிக்காவிலிருந்து திரும்பியதும் திறந்து வைக்கவுள்ளாராம்.
From: SoftSword on Tue May 27 4:13:50 2008.

Shankar’s Robot will be a high tech savvy production. Shankar is very cautious about even the least things before he sets into motion. The dynamic director has now become well versed with the latest technology in the film making world. This is the first time thirty assistant directors will be involved in making of this film.

High sophisticated super computers have been procured from America. These machines will be installed in a separate room being built exclusively for this purpose in Gemini Studios. The assistants and the technicians who work in this high tech room will be monitored by CC cameras by high professional to avoid any leak of the making. One can remember Shankar was very upset on a release of the picture where Rajni is bald in the film Shivaji. All the said technicians and assistants will use the latest thumb swipe system to enter the room and also to start the 20system. All the systems will be connected by KVM Switch mode.

IT experts from USA have also been employed to execute the task. Bharathiraja son Manoj is also one of the associate for this film. Robot Rajini will have Aishwarya Bachchan as his lady love for the first time and the actress has already allotted 6 months bulk dates continuously for a whopping Rs.60 million. , Robot will be the second film in which Aishwarya Rai will be collaborating with Shankar. Her first Jeans (1998), a Shankar directorial resulted in Hollywood noticing the actress after the film was nominated as India’s entry for the Academy Awards. Shankar’s movies have rewritten movie history twice on the issue of cost and number of prints.

While Jeans was released in 1998 with a record 240 prints, Shivaji - The Boss (2007) is the most expensive release till date with around 400 prints shown on over 900 screens simultaneously. The movie is a joint venture by Entertainment giants like Ayangaran and Eros and AR Rahman will compose the music for this flick. Rajnikanth is to don a series of new looks for his forthcoming mega sci-fi thriller Robot. Reportedly, he will be going to Hollywood to try out novel prosthetic make-up styles, estimated to cost over three crores, for the Shankar-directed film. Rajnikanth will be meeting veteran US make-up artist Michael R Jones.

Incidentally, Michael did the make-up for Shankar’s film Indian that had Kamal Haasan in the lead. He has also done several Hollywood films like Tales from the Crypt, the Dolph Lundgren starrer Dark Angel and Ghost. Shankar will be accompanying the actor to finalize the series of ‘new looks’ for the multi-billion-rupee projects.
From: cm123 on Mon Jun 9 4:59:18 2008.

When will they start?
From: SoftSword on Mon Jun 9 5:19:18 2008.

they have already started the film...
not the actual shootin sequences... but the preparation and stuff...
From: SoftSword on Thu Jun 12 3:45:31 2008.

Robot’s perfect plan

By Behindwoods News Bureau.

June 10, 2008

Robot, which will see the coming together of the best talents of film industry, will go on floors soon. After the stupendous success of Sivaji, Shankar and Rajini will be working once again together and the industry and fans are expecting an encore of the same magic which was woven around Sivaji. There indeed was a small pause after the demise of

writer Sujatha in the progress of Robot, but the speed has been picked up now with the induction of writer Balakumaran who has taken charge of script department.

Second schedule of discussions are going on now. As the project, banner and the star cast are humongous in proportion and also of long duration, Shankar is keen on having a perfect and realistic plan. It has been reported that minute details in every day shooting, be it a song sequence or an action scene, is touted to be planned well ahead of time and the plan to be duly implemented. It has also been said that the official announcement regarding the launch of Robot will be made soon.
From: SoftSword on Wed Jun 18 4:10:41 2008.

ரோபோட்டில் ரஜினியுடன் பிரியாமணி?
இலவச நியூஸ் லெட்டர் பெற

மேலும் புதிய படங்கள்விருது நடிகையா... அய்யோ நம்ம படத்துக்கு வேண்டவே வேண்டாம் என்று காத தூரம் ஓடுவார்கள் வழக்கமாக நம் கமர்ஷியல் இயக்குநர்கள்.

அவர்களைச் சொல்லியும் பயனில்லை.

விருது வாங்கிவிட்ட மிதப்பில் இப்படி நடிக்க மாட்டேன், இந்த காஸ்ட்யூம் போட மாட்டேன், ஹீரோவுக்கு இணையா ரோல் வேணும் என்றெல்லாம் இம்சை அரசிகளாக மாறிவிடுவதுண்டு, சில விருது நடிகைகள்.

பிரியாமணி பரவாயில்லை... காற்றுள்ளபோதே தூற்றிக் கொள்ளத் தெரிந்த புத்திசாலி. சோகத்தில் மூக்கை உறிஞ்சியபடி கண்ணீர் சிந்தும் வேடங்களை லாவகமாகத் தவிர்த்துவிட்டு, கமர்ஷியல் படங்களில் ஜஸ்ட் வந்து போனாலும் பரவாயில்லை என வெளுத்துக் கட்டிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.

அம்மணியின் இந்த துணிச்சலான முடிவுக்கு இப்போது ஒரு மிகப்பெரிய பலன் கிடைத்திருக்கிறது. ஆம்... தென்னக நாயகிகள் அனைவரும் யாருடன் ஒரு காட்சியிலாவது நடித்தால் போதும் எனத் தவம் கிடக்கிறார்களோ அந்த சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியுடன் இணையும் வாய்ப்பு கனிந்து வந்திருக்கிறது.

விருது பெற்ற பிரியாமணிக்கு இயக்குநர் ஷங்கரிடமிருந்து ஒரு வாழ்த்துத் தந்தி சமீபத்தில் வந்தது. ஷங்கர் அவ்வளவு சுலபத்தில் யாருக்கும் வாழ்த்துத் தந்தி, அதுவும் நடிகைகளுக்கு அனுப்புகிற ரகமில்லை. இந்த தந்தியை வைத்தே ஏக பில்டப்புகளைக் கொடுக்கத் தயாராகிவிட்டது தமிழ் பத்திரிகையுலகம்.

ரோபோவில் ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் ரஜினியின் ஜோடி என்றாலும், ஒரு முக்கிய பாத்திரத்தில் ப்ரியாமணி நடிக்கப்போவதாக இப்போதே பரபரப்பு செய்திகள் பரவ ஆரம்பித்துவிட்டன.

இதுகுறித்து பிரியாமணியிடம் கேட்டால், தட்டிவிட்ட கோயில் மணி மாதிரி கலகலவென சிரிக்கிறார்.

"எப்படியோ தமிழ் மீடியா தயவில் அப்படியொரு வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் வேண்டாமென்றா சொல்லிவிடப் போகிறேன. ரஜினியுடன் ஒரு காட்சியில் வந்தாலும் நான் பாக்யசாலிதான். ஆனால் இதுவரை ஷங்கர் சார் என்னிடம் இதுகுறித்து எதுவும் பேசவில்லை. அவர் வாழ்த்துத் தந்தி அனுப்பியது மட்டும் உண்மை..." என்றார்.

இப்போ வாழ்த்துத் தந்தி, அப்புறம் வாய்ப்புத் தந்தியா!
From: steveaustin on Wed Jun 18 9:27:49 2008.

Bye Dasavatharam, Hello Robot

The Dasavatharam fever is over. Now the hype around Superstar Rajinikanth's next big film Robot has started. According to the latest buzz, director Shankar has changed his cameraman for this big project for the 4th time and now it is Rathnavelu who will be handling the camera for Robot.

He accompanied with Shankar for a three week world tour to finalize the locations for Robot. As of now they will be going to Vienna, capital of European country Austria. After this, they will fly to Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro. As per the suggestion of the superstar, the team will visit Vietnam also. One of the songs will be shot in the exotic locations of Hanoi, the capital city of the red country.

According to Shankar's close associates, the film will be launched in the second week of August in Chennai and will shift to Vienna for the shooting the song portions with Rajini-Aishwarya.

http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/dasavatharam-robot-rajinikanth-140608.html
From: breadpuli on Wed Jun 18 11:11:53 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

they have already started the film...
not the actual shootin sequences... but the preparation and stuff...

Good news.

One of my colleagues told that the rights are already sold for 200-250 crores.
Kerala rights it self is gone for 12 crores !

Is it just a speculation or truth?

If it is true, it is really amazing....

From: SoftSword on Thu Jun 19 2:15:20 2008.

breadpuli wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

they have already started the film...
not the actual shootin sequences... but the preparation and stuff...

Good news.

One of my colleagues told that the rights are already sold for 200-250 crores.
Kerala rights it self is gone for 12 crores !

Is it just a speculation or truth?

If it is true, it is really amazing....

chumma adhichu vidraanga...
its not sensible that the rights are sold before even the movie went into floors...
there is a huge expectation spreading around all over.... thats the only truth as of now...
and one more news...

recent flash is that, casting ash in the movie is a 50-50 probablility...

i ll be happy if she is out...

From: mimirfan on Thu Jun 19 5:23:08 2008.

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From: breadpuli on Thu Jun 19 8:39:14 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

breadpuli wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

they have already started the film...
not the actual shootin sequences... but the preparation and stuff...

i ll be happy if she is out... Wink

me too

I do not like her.

From: Mahen on Sun Jun 29 11:00:38 2008.

Quote:

Accolades are a way of life for Ratnavelu, Randy to friends. The ace cinematographer of classics such as Sethu and Nanda, is at the zenith of joy. And why not? The man will be wielding the camera for one of the biggest film bonanzas — Robot. Shankar and Rajinikanth come together again after Sivaji and Randy is already singing paeans to director Shankar’s industriousness and organisational skills. “He narrated the story to me for seven hours and god, I was zapped! With a sci-fi base, Robot will have all the essential elements of an entertainer! And to think that I’m going to capture the racy drama is a great feeling. It’s like a cricketer getting a chance to play with Sachin Tendulkar,” he laughs.

For Randy, language, cast, banner or budget has never been the criterion for accepting a project. Sethu was Bala’s first film when the two teamed up. Their compatibility was so perfect that despite a dozen offers after Sethu, Randy went on to do Nanda, Bala’s next. Randy doesn’t take up too much at a time and is choosy about his assignments, which explains why Robot is only his fourteenth film in as many years. “The story and screenplay alone matter,” he says. Rarely have Randy’s choices gone awry. Like February 14, for instance! “When a film doesn’t do well, your hard work goes unnoticed,” he observes.

Cyanide, the Kannada film on the assassins of Rajiv Gandhi and their last few days as they lay holed up in a house, was made on a shoestring budget. But the response it elicited was tremendous and Ratnavelu’s work won acclaim. “I went to the actual house where Sivarasan and others had stayed to get a feel of the ambience,” Randy recalls. However, his cinematography in the Telugu film Jagadam remains his favourite. Randy has just completed shooting for Vaaranam Aayiram — his first project with Gautham Menon. “I’ve known Gautham for long. ‘Vaaranam …’ will be a different film — you’ll see Suriya’s various stages from a 17-year old to a sexagenarian,” he says. Gautham gave Randy a free hand as far as the camera went and at the end of it said, “You work very fast, and the best part is your camera helps in the storytelling.”

Updating his theoretical knowledge and keeping tabs on the innovations in his field are part of Randy’s daily routine. “I subscribe to international journals on photography and spend at least one hour everyday going through them. And wherever possible I try to introduce it in my work,” he says. He feels a cameraman shouldn’t succumb to the urge of capturing every scene aesthetically because realistic presentation could then become a casualty. “I’m careful about keeping the camera work within the story and its requirements,” he says. Also, he believes in giving the actors ample space to move about during a shot. “Restricting the movements could affect their performance,” he explains.

After having worked with the cream of the younger lot — Vikram, Vijay and Suriya — Randy sees Robot as the next step forward. “Technically too, with the kind of wizardry that Shankar envisages, it will touch another level in filmmaking,” he says.

Randy is piqued when people refer to cameramen as technicians. “We are artists. From the colour scheme and texture of a shot to lighting and angles, we craft artistically with an eye for detail. We have to be adept at editing, sound, music and artwork. That’s why cameramen make good directors.” Remind him of Robot and almost at once he sports a broad smile. “Shankar and I are leaving for South America soon to select locations for the film,” he says.

MALATHI RANGARAJAN

http://www.hindu.com/cp/2008/06/27/stories/2008062750220800.htm

Clap

From: directhit on Mon Jun 30 5:10:14 2008.

they have already started the film...
not the actual shootin sequences... but the preparation and stuff...

i ll be happy if she is out... Wink

me too

I do not like her.

me too, unless she is some villain character

From: mohanraman on Sat Jul 12 0:34:02 2008.

Hello Friends,
I have posted a few thoughts on the film Kusekan and the experience of working in it in my blog.....

http://mohanramanmuses.blogspot.com/

under the heading SUPERSTAR....would love it if you check it out and post your comments will enthuse me to write more and maybe post more snaps....
regards and best wishes
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Jul 16 7:28:13 2008.

Today I got a mail with Robo trailer. It is 0.56 minutes video.
Is it a new one?
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Jul 16 8:14:35 2008.

its old one, new one is yet to be released...
From: SoftSword on Wed Jul 16 9:04:31 2008.

What u have seen is a simple attempt made by some person....
its just a sample animation available in animation softwares.... and they just have added titles to that...

i din think makin or ROBO was this easy...
From: Nasc on Wed Jul 16 12:18:00 2008.

its a morphed collage of iRobo.Will Smith's face was conveniently replaced by SS'
From: directhit on Wed Jul 16 23:09:32 2008.

vutta Shankar kku munnadiye padatha release panniduvainga
From: thamiz on Thu Jul 17 20:49:06 2008.

Nasc wrote:

its a morphed collage of iRobo.Will Smith's face was conveniently replaced by SS'
From: Nerd on Mon Jul 21 14:04:49 2008.

Rajini’s third attempt for Robot
July 21, 2008

Rajinikanth is gearing up for his next venture Robot, which happens to be director Shankar’s brainchild. The film is slated to go on the floors in a short time. Recently, Rajinikanth was spotted donning the greasepaint and costumes to participate in Robot’s photo shoot held in Mumbai. The second and third photo shoot

Robot

schedules were held a few days ago at the AVM Studios and a theatre in Nungambakkam. According to our sources, Rajini was seen trying out various costumes and wigs during the photo shoot and the one that suits him well will be used in the film. It seems that Shankar is bent on showing a much younger-looking Rajini to the audience this time. He has roped in costume designer Manish Malhotra and make-up artist Bhanu for Robot. Incidentally, they were also associated with Sivaji that got rave reviews for Rajini’s costumes and make-up.

Hopefully we get to see the stills ASAP
From: A.ANAND on Fri Jul 25 11:26:36 2008.

சிவாஜியை மிஞ்சணும் ரோபோ!- இது ஷங்கர் சபதம்

மேலும் புதிய படங்கள்ரூ.140 கோடியில் உருவாகப் போகும் இந்தியாவின் மிகப் பிரமாண்ட படைப்பான ரோபோ, சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியின் முந்தைய படைப்பான சிவாஜியின் சாதனைகளை முறியடிக்கப் போகிறது. அந்த அளவு காலத்தை வென்ற படமாக ரோபோவை எடுக்கப் போகிறோம், என்கிறார் இயக்குநர் ஷங்கர்.

குசேலன் படத்தை முடித்துவிட்ட ரஜினி, முழு வீச்சில் இப்போது ரோபோ பணிகளில் இறங்கிவிட்டார். முதல்முறையாக உலகம் முழுவதிலும் ஆங்கில சப் டைட்டில்களுடன் வெளியாகப் போகும் படம் என்பதால் ஒவ்வொரு காட்சிக்கும் மிகுந்த சிரத்தையுடன் பணியாற்றி வருகிறார் இயக்குநர் ஷங்கர்.

ஏற்கெனவே சென்னை ஏவிஎம்மில் இரு போட்டோ செஷன்கள் முடிந்துவிட்ட நிலையில், மேலும் இரண்டு போட்டோ ஷூட்களுக்காக மும்பையில் முகாமிட்டுள்ளனர் ரஜினியும் ஷங்கரும். இதில் முதல்கட்ட ஷூட் முடிந்துவிட்டது. இதுவரை எடுத்துள்ள புகைப்படங்களை கிராபிக்ஸ் செய்து புதிய அசத்தல் ஸ்டில்களை உலகம் முழுக்க வெளியிடப் போகிறார்களாம்.

இந்த ஷூட்டுக்காக பிரபல டிசைனர் மனீஷ் மல்கோத்ரா, ஒப்பனைக் கலைஞர் பானு ஆகியோர் ஒரு மாதமாக ரஜினிக்கான உடைகள் மற்றும் விதவிதமான மேக்கப் டெக்னிக்குகளை தயார் செய்தனர்.

ஒரு ஹாலிவுட் படத்தை வெளியிடும் முன் என்ன மாதிரி விளம்பர உத்திகள் பயன்படுத்தப்படுகின்றனவோ, அவை அத்தனையும் ரோபோவில் பயன்படுத்தப்பட உள்ளன. தமிழ் திரைப்பட வரலாற்றிலேயே முதல்றையாக பிஆர்ஓ, விளம்பர மேலாளர் தவிர, படத்துக்கான புரமோஷனல் மேனேஜ்மென்ட் குழு ஒன்றையே ஷங்கர் அமர்த்தியுள்ளாராம். இந்தியா முழுவதிலும் இந்தப் படம் மிகப் பெரிய அளவில் திரையிடப்பட வண்டும் என்பதால் இந்த ஏற்பாடு என்கிறார்கள், ஐங்கரன் நிறுவனத்தினர்.

இந்தப் படம் குறித்து வடநாட்டுப் பத்திரிகை ஒன்றுக்கு அளித்துள்ள பேட்டியில் ஷங்கர் இப்படிக் கூறியிருக்கிறார்:

இந்திய சினிமாவில் ஏற்கெனவே அழுத்தமான முத்திரை பதித்த படம் சிவாஜி. அந்தப் படத்தின் சாதனையை முறியடிக்கும் விதத்தில் பல வகையிலும் மேம்பட்ட சர்வதேசப் படமாக ரோபோ வரும். இதுவரை எந்தப் படத்துக்காகவும் நான் இப்படிச் சொன்னதில்லை. ரோபோவை அந்த அளவு நான் நேசித்துச் செய்கிறேன். ரஜினி சார் கேரியரில் எப்போதும் முதலிடத்தில் இருக்கும் படமாக ரோபோ வரவேண்டும் என்பதுதான் என் விருப்பம், என்கிறார்.

அடுத்த மாதம் இரண்டாவது வாரத்தில் ரோபோ படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்கப் போகிறது.

கலங்குங்க ஷங்கர், ஹாலிவுட்டே அதிரணும்!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jul 26 2:42:14 2008.

A.ANAND wrote:

இந்திய சினிமாவில் ஏற்கெனவே அழுத்தமான முத்திரை பதித்த படம் சிவாஜி.

any idea whats sivaaji's stand on Indian BO?

From: A.ANAND on Sat Jul 26 10:24:36 2008.

mosadi taal muttirai innu nenachi kekkarinngalo!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jul 26 11:44:32 2008.

muthirai thaal mosadi yaa illa mosadi thaal muthirayaa??
From: omega on Sun Jul 27 22:37:49 2008.

ஆகஸ்ட் 15&ல் ரோபோ ஷ¨ட்டிங்
அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்குகிறது

ரஜினி நடிக்கும் ‘ரோபோ’ படத்தின் ஷ¨ட்டிங், அடுத்த மாதம் அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்குகிறது.

ஷங்கர் இயக்கத்தில் ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நடிக்கும் படம் ‘ரோபோ’. ஏராளமான பொருட்செலவில் தயாராகும் இந்தப் படத்திற்காக மூன்று கட்ட போட்டோ ஷ¨ட் நடந்துள்ளது.

நான்காவதாக சென்னையில் ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் ஆரம்பத்தில் நடக்கும் என்று தெரிகிறது. இதையடுத்து ஆகஸ்ட் 15&ம் தேதி அமெரிக்காவில் பாடல் காட்சியுடன் ‘ரோபோ’ ஷ¨ட்டிங் தொடங்குகிறது. உலகின் பெரும்பாலான நாடுகளில் இந்தப் படம், படமாக்கப்படுகிறது.

http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/slide/default.asp

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Jul 28 1:33:37 2008.

omega wrote:

ஆகஸ்ட் 15&ல் ரோபோ ஷ¨ட்டிங்
அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்குகிறது

ரஜினி நடிக்கும் ‘ரோபோ’ படத்தின் ஷ¨ட்டிங், அடுத்த மாதம் அமெரிக்காவில் தொடங்குகிறது.

ஷங்கர் இயக்கத்தில் ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நடிக்கும் படம் ‘ரோபோ’. ஏராளமான பொருட்செலவில் தயாராகும் இந்தப் படத்திற்காக மூன்று கட்ட போட்டோ ஷ¨ட் நடந்துள்ளது.

நான்காவதாக சென்னையில் ஆகஸ்ட் மாதம் ஆரம்பத்தில் நடக்கும் என்று தெரிகிறது. இதையடுத்து ஆகஸ்ட் 15&ம் தேதி அமெரிக்காவில் பாடல் காட்சியுடன் ‘ரோபோ’ ஷ¨ட்டிங் தொடங்குகிறது. உலகின் பெரும்பாலான நாடுகளில் இந்தப் படம், படமாக்கப்படுகிறது.

http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/slide/default.asp

translation please??

From: omega on Mon Jul 28 4:58:39 2008.

It says that ROBOT would kick off with a song shooting in US starting August 15th. Already 3 photoshoots have been complete & a fourth is expected next month in Chennai.
From: dinesh2002 on Mon Jul 28 5:10:21 2008.

omega wrote:

It says that ROBOT would kick off with a song shooting in US starting August 15th. Already 3 photoshoots have been complete & a fourth is expected next month in Chennai.

wow.... so fast a song shooting.... !!!
From: dinesh2002 on Tue Jul 29 8:44:54 2008.

Rajnikant gets ready to shoot 'Robot'
By IANS
Jul 29, 2008, 09:39

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Chennai, July 29 (IANS) Tamil superstar Rajnikant is likely to leave for the US shortly to join the US-based production team of his Rs.1.5 billion (approximately $35.5 million) venture "Robot", said publicists.

"Robot" will be a sci-fi movie and stars Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai in the female lead. She has already reported for the photo-shoot schedule. It is being directed by Shankar whose last offering with Rajnikant "Sivaji - The Boss" broke all box-office records, publicists added.

The movie will be simultaneously produced in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and two other Indian languages besides being later dubbed into English, Japanese and Malay. After Rajnikant agrees to the final script, shooting will commence from August 15.

The extravaganza is being jointly produced by London-based Ayngaran International and Eros Entertainment, said a statement.

While Rajnikant's "Kuselan" is schedule for July 31 release, he has almost completed his daughter Saundarya's Ocher Studios' Rs.2 billion (approximately $50 million) animated production which has live shots of the superstar

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/4864/
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jul 31 0:54:19 2008.

Robot: Filming begins on August 12

Prasanna Singh [July 30, 2008, 5:01:51 PM]

The costliest film ever in India – Robot – will begin filming (tentatively) on 12.08.08 in U.S.A.

Rajinikanth and Shankar, who worked magic in Sivaji, team up again in Robot. The film’s leading lady is Aishwarya Rai – the heartthrob of millions across the world. The film promises never-seen-before special effects.

Shankar showed a much younger Rajinikanth to the audience in Sivaji and he has promised to better that attempt in Robot.

Meanwhile, Rajni's Kuselan is getting ready for its release on August 1st, with a bang. The fame of this film has touched every nook and corner of Asia and America. In Japan, where Rajni is an icon, Kuselan will be screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival. In America, the release of Kuselan is being celebrated with huge cut-outs and launch of MnMs printed with Rajni’s image. On frontline news channels in India, Rajinikanth and Kuselan are regulars flash news and primetime news shows.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Robot_filming_begins_on_August_12_17456.html
From: Kalyasi on Tue Aug 5 5:59:22 2008.

Aishwarya Rai on ‘ROBOT’
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, August 05, 2008]

Aishwarya Rai has finally spoken out on ‘Robot’. The former Miss World has said that she has earmarked the entire month of September to shoot for Rajinikanth's ‘Robot’.

'Rajini and director Shankar have been very busy over the past few weeks with the groundwork for ‘Robot’. I will join them in September,' said Aishwarya, when asked about the mega project.

Meanwhile, Rajini told reporters in Thirupathi a couple of days ago that he along with director Shankar would leave for the US soon to start filming ‘Robot’, which is being jointly produced by Ayngaran and Eros International.

Will Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai paint the town red together?

Let's wait and see.
From: hamid on Wed Aug 6 3:24:58 2008.

ஷங்கர் இயக்கும் ரஜினியின் பிரமாண்ட படமான ரோபோ ஆகஸ்ட் 10-ம் தேதி அமெரிக்காவில் துவங்குகிறது. டப்பிடிப்பில் கலந்து கொள்ள வருகிற 9-ம் தேதி இரவு அமெரிக்கா புறப்படுகிறார் ரஜினிகாந்த்.

தமிழ்ப் படம் ஒன்று படப்பிடிப்புடன் ஹாலிவுட்டில் துவங்குவது இதுவே முதல்முறை.

ரஜினி-ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் ஜோடியாக நடிக்க, ரூ.150 கோடி பட்ஜெட்டில் மிகப் பிரமாண்டமாய் உருவாகும் ரோபோ திரைப்படத்தை அய்ங்கரன் இண்டர்நேஷனல் நிறுவனம் தயாரிக்கிறது. ஷங்கர் இயக்குகிறார். தமிழ், தெலுங்கு மற்றும் இந்தியில் நேரடியாகத் தயாராகும் ரோபோ ஆங்கிலம் மற்றும் ஜப்பானிய மெழிகளில் டப்பிங் செய்யப்படவுள்ளது.

இந்தப் படத்தின் திரைக்கதை உருவாக்கம் மற்றும் போட்டோ செஷன்கள் முடிவடைந்துவிட்டன. குசேலன் படம் வெளியான கையோடு, ரோபோவின் படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்கும் என ரஜினி அறிவித்திருந்தார். அதன்படி, கடந்த வாரம் குசேலன் வெளியானதும், ரோபோ படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்கும் தேதியை அறிவித்துள்ளனர் ரஜினியும் இயக்குநர் ஷங்கரும்.

ஹாலிவுட் அமைந்துள்ள லாஸ் ஏஞ்சல்ஸ் நகரில் ரோபோவின் படப்பிடிப்பு வரும் 10-ம் தேதியன்று துவங்கவுள்ளதாக தகவல்கள் வெளியாகியுள்ளன.

இதில் பங்கேற்க ரஜினிகாந்த் வரும் சனிக்கிழமை இரவு அமெரிக்காவுக்குப் புறப்படுகிறார். அவருடன் இம்முறை அவரது மனைவி லதா மற்றும் மகள் சவுந்தர்யா ஆகியோரும் அமெரிக்காவுக்குப் புறப்படுகிறார்கள்.

தனது உலகப் பயணத்தை முடித்துக்கொண்டு ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நேரடியாக ரோபோ படப்பிடிப்பில் பங்கேற்கிறார்.

முதல் கட்டமாக பிரமாண்ட பாடல் காட்சிகளை எடுக்கத் திட்டமிட்டுள்ளனர். ஹாலிவுட்டின் புகழ்பெற்ற ஸ்டுடியோக்களிலும் ரோபோ படமாக்கப்படும் எனக் கூறப்படுகிறது.

இதன் மூலம் ஹாலிவுட்டில் நேரடியாகப் படமாகும் முதல் தமிழ் திரைப்படம் எனும் பெருமை ரோபோவுக்குக் கிடைக்கிறது.

ரோபோ படப்பிடிப்பு குறித்து நேற்று ரஜினிகாந்த் கூறியிருப்பதாவது:

வரும் ஆகஸ்ட் 10-ம் தேதி அமெரிக்காவில் துவங்குகிறது ரோபோ படப்பிடிப்பு. மிகப் பிரமாண்டமாக உருவாகும் இந்தப் படம் நிச்சயம் தமிழ் சினிமாவுக்கு பெருமை தருவதாக அமையும். இதன் படப்பிடிப்புக்காக வரும் சனிக்கிழமை மாலை நான் அமெரிக்கா புறப்படுகிறேன் என்றார்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/heroes/2008/08/06-rajini-robot-will-launch-in-hollywood.html
From: jaaze on Thu Aug 7 6:28:44 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar
ungaLa paartha sila samayam ipaadi kekka thonuthu : Neenga nallavara kettavara?

Chumma..
From: Cinefan on Thu Aug 7 6:56:55 2008.

wrt to the article posted by Hamid,don't think Robot is the first Tamil film to start it's shooting in the USA.Recently,Dasa....... started with a shoot there&am sure there have been films earlier too.
From: Nerd on Sun Aug 10 1:51:47 2008.

Was expecting ROBO ad in today's paper Instead was ads for Jaggubhai. How I wish thalaivar acted in that. The Jaggubhai still was amaaaaazing
From: jaaze on Sun Aug 10 2:03:22 2008.

Sad I was highly expecting it too..
But I am sure to see it by this FRI!
anyway, is the jaggubhai ad anywhere online?
From: Nerd on Sun Aug 10 2:16:13 2008.

The new jaggubhai ad is in dailythanthi.com epaper. I was talking about the rajini-Ak47-Ad
From: Nerd on Mon Aug 11 14:14:15 2008.

Rajini's Robot starts shooting
By : Settu Shankar

Monday, August 11 2008 RSS SMS Gadgets

The much expected magnum opus of Indian Cinema, Superstar Rajinikanth's Robot shooting was started yesterday in Los Angeles, USA. According to the sources, Rajinikanth has attended the first day shooting and director Shankar shot a scene with the actor and Aishwarya Bachchan, the heroine of Rajinikanth in Robot. The actress has attended the shooting after the completion of her Unforgettable world tour.

Produced by Ayngaran Films International, Robot is the first multi lingual film, which will be made in 4 languages i.e., Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and English. Since it is the film based on writer Sujatha's complete science fiction, there will be lot of CG works to be done to make the film with international standards. This is the main reason for Shankar's US schedule.

For Rajini, the success of film is a prestige issue. So he gave unlimited call sheet to this project. Only for Shankar's convenience, Rajini completed his daughter Soundarya's maiden venture Sultan - The Warrior quickly and came to this mega project.

Best of luck!
From: jaaze on Tue Aug 12 11:10:59 2008.

Shooting started but no ad
From: Raghu on Wed Aug 13 4:26:54 2008.

I Hope Shanker avoids songs, if he plans to make this in english, is he planning to release this in hollywood or what?
From: omega on Wed Aug 13 6:21:38 2008.

Chumma alli viduvanunga............We will know only when it releases.
From: Raghu on Wed Aug 13 6:23:46 2008.

omega wrote:

Chumma alli viduvanunga............We will know only when it releases.

true!
From: jaaze on Fri Aug 15 12:45:40 2008.

Supposedly official english wording of Robo

http://i35.tinypic.com/sble9l.jpg

If this is true, then we are in for a thrill!
From: Nerd on Fri Aug 15 13:00:57 2008.

jaaze wrote:

Supposedly official english wording of Robo

http://i35.tinypic.com/sble9l.jpg

If this is true, then we are in for a thrill!

I don't quite get it...
From: jaaze on Fri Aug 15 13:04:08 2008.

I don't know whether the pic is a real one, but if you look carefully, you see Rajini's eyes in place of the O's..
From: Nerd on Fri Aug 15 13:11:41 2008.

Anyway where did you get the pic? Ayngaran site?
From: jaaze on Fri Aug 15 13:14:23 2008.

I don't know the source of the pic,
I got this link through my friend by im.
From: jaaze on Fri Aug 15 13:18:01 2008.

I checked Ayngaran website and found they even endorse fake Robo pics..
check this http://www.ayngaran.com/images/news/1217702952.jpg
From: Nerd on Fri Aug 15 13:20:09 2008.

jaaze wrote:

I checked Ayngaran website and found they even endorse fake Robo pics..
check this http://www.ayngaran.com/images/news/1217702952.jpg

But the pic looks terrific !
From: jaaze on Fri Aug 15 13:26:01 2008.

yeah
From: Avadi to America on Fri Aug 15 16:02:46 2008.

I heard sivaji telugu version was played in gemini TV today. The running hours for the movie was 5 hr 20 min....Nalla advertisementlaya panam parthu irrukuranunga....
From: Janar on Sat Aug 16 23:14:44 2008.

But i think the name " iyandira" suks, they shld just keep it to robot
From: SoftSword on Mon Aug 18 4:19:28 2008.

jaaze wrote:

I don't know whether the pic is a real one, but if you look carefully, you see Rajini's eyes in place of the O's..

ya ur right...
but was it that triangular thing inbetween....
ennappa pattaya kelappuraanga...
From: omega on Mon Sep 1 5:32:15 2008.

In latest JV.......

உலகத்திலேயே எட்டாவது அதிசயமான இடம் பிரேசிலில் உள்ளதாம். அதைத் தேடிக் கண்டுபிடித்து தன்னுடைய 'ரோபோ' படத்தின் முதல்நாள் படப்பிடிப்பை நடத்தப் போகிறாராம் ஷங்கர். செப்டம்பர் 5-ம் தேதி ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பாடலை ஷுட் செய்கிறார்கள்.

Oru paatta edukkrathukkulle budgetla oru 5C kaali panniduvaaru namma sangaru...
From: hamid on Wed Sep 3 7:58:41 2008.

'9 ரோபோக்கள்'-ஷங்கரை வெறுப்பேற்றும் ஷாருக்!

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2008/09/03-sharukh-gives-shock-to-the-show-man-of-india.html
From: rookie007 on Thu Sep 4 1:19:31 2008.

Rajinikanth’s Robot is now Yantram?

By Moviebuzz | Thursday, 04 September , 2008, 10:02

Shankar's magnum opus Robot produced by Ayngaran International and featuring Rajinikanth and Aiswarya Rai has been forced to change their title to Yantram!

Shah Rukh Khan's home production Red Chillies has registered the title Robot and nine other titles based on it. The titles were registered with the Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers (AMPTPP) in Mumbai, by King Khan's company.

It seems SRK has a running battle with Shankar and Rajinikanth. Remember Shah Rukh was the original choice of Shankar to do Robot in Hindi, which was supposed to be done by Red Chillies. Later they had a fall out over the script and other issues, which forced Shankar to go for Rajinikanth.

SRK has now taken revenge, and has registered nine titles playing around the title- Robot, Mein Hoon Robot, Mera Robot, Pyara Robot, Robot a Hero, Robot Hoon Mein, Robot My Hero, Robotics, Robott. It also clearly indicates that Red Chillies will be making a film titled Robot.

Completely taken by surprise, Shankar was forced to change the title from Robot to Yantram. The official reason given out is that as per Tamilnadu government rule only films with Tamil titles are eligible for entertainment tax exemption. As if they did not know about it, as the rule was there for the last two years!

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14751800
From: directhit on Thu Sep 4 2:05:01 2008.

why cant they keep Robo in hindi stupid SRK, if he did that

I hate yantra/iyanthira etc - Robo is (Robo release appo tax exemption ellam irukkumo irukkadho )
From: cm123 on Thu Sep 4 3:40:11 2008.

ROBO ....ROBOT ellam pala perukku teriyum anal Enthiram enral palaperukku theriyathu..

Thalaivaral oru tamil peyar ulagengum famous aga pogirathu

Athuvumillamal thalaivar title eppavum ippadi weird a than arambikkum appuram chinna pulla kuda sollum..
From: Mahen on Thu Sep 4 4:23:49 2008.

Whats yantram? Anyone?
From: NOV on Thu Sep 4 4:45:15 2008.

iyanthiram means self-operating machine
From: Mahen on Thu Sep 4 5:11:11 2008.

NOV wrote:

iyanthiram means self-operating machine

Thanks NOV
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 10:38:32 2008.

Aanaalum sify-kku nakkal jAsthi. The rule is there for 2 years, we know but the movie was named about 10+ years back and both rajini and Shankar in the BOSS function said that they were looking for Tamil titles then. Dimwits
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 10:47:26 2008.

Looks like its enthiram the ROBOT, much like sivaji the BOSS, this sounds sort of cool thamiz, plis change the thread's name. May be we shall be seeing the first still very soon in papers....
From: joe on Thu Sep 4 10:58:02 2008.

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Thu Sep 4 11:10:37 2008.

joe wrote:

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya
enna thitti enna, thandamaa makkal kaasu waste aagurathai naama eppadi thadukka mudiyum nu vitrupaanga
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Sep 4 11:13:21 2008.

joe wrote:

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya

varrra nEram thaan

iyanthiram vadamozhichol appidinnu arignArgaL yaaraachum case pOduvaanga. idhai thamizhaaga makkaLai namba vaippadhu oru yEmaatru vElai. kalaachaara thiNippu appidinnu Sujatha-Rajini reNdu pEraiyum thitti sila palar ezhuthuvaanga.

illai iyanthiram enpathu thamizhchol. tholkAppiyathil irukkiradhu. vadamozhi thOnRuvadharku munbE thamizh samoogam iyandhiramayamaagiyadhu appidinnu rendu pEr solluvaanga.

Nehru stadium, casette release-kku thalamai thaanguvaar karunAnithi. iyandhiraththai thamizhukkum thamizharukkum meettu thantha vizhA nAyagar appidinnu yaaraachum pattam tharuvaanga. Vivek rhyming-A oru mokkai kavithai (!) padippAr. DeepavaLi-kku vEttu vaikkAma ellArum paarppOm.

From: joe on Thu Sep 4 11:13:21 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

joe wrote:

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya Rolling Eyes

enna thitti enna, thandamaa makkal kaasu waste aagurathai naama eppadi thadukka mudiyum nu vitrupaanga Laughing

Maththa 3 perum enna solluRangannu paarpom

From: joe on Thu Sep 4 11:15:31 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

joe wrote:

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya Rolling Eyes

varrra nEram thaan Smile

iyanthiram vadamozhichol appidinnu arignArgaL yaaraachum case pOduvaanga. idhai thamizhaaga makkaLai namba vaippadhu oru yEmaatru vElai. kalaachaara thiNippu appidinnu Sujatha-Rajini reNdu pEraiyum thitti sila palar ezhuthuvaanga.

illai iyanthiram enpathu thamizhchol. tholkAppiyathil irukkiradhu. vadamozhi thOnRuvadharku munbE thamizh samoogam iyandhiramayamaagiyadhu appidinnu rendu pEr solluvaanga.

Nehru stadium, casette release-kku thalamai thaanguvaar karunAnithi. iyandhiraththai thamizhukkum thamizharukkum meettu thantha vizhA nAyagar appidinnu yaaraachum pattam tharuvaanga. Vivek rhyming-A oru mokkai kavithai (!) padippAr. DeepavaLi-kku vEttu vaikkAma ellArum paarppOm.

ethayum maRukkuRathikkilla

From: Vivasaayi on Thu Sep 4 11:21:04 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

joe wrote:

Title vishyama ,Vazhakkama 4 per vanthu KaruNanithi-ya thittuvaangaLe ..innum varalliya Rolling Eyes

varrra nEram thaan Smile

idhellam aiya aatchila irundha....aatchiyai poruthu...kaatchikal maarum

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Thu Sep 4 11:24:39 2008.

joe wrote:

Maththa 3 perum enna solluRangannu paarpom
samayathula, neenga entha pakkamnu thaan puriyamaatenguthu
From: joe on Thu Sep 4 11:31:23 2008.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

joe wrote:

Maththa 3 perum enna solluRangannu paarpom
samayathula, neenga entha pakkamnu thaan puriyamaatenguthu

நாமார்க்கும் குடியல்லோம் !

From: thamiz on Thu Sep 4 11:35:23 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Looks like its enthiram the ROBOT, much like sivaji the BOSS, this sounds sort of cool Double Thumbs Up

thamiz, plis change the thread's name. May be we shall be seeing the first still very soon in papers....

How do you want to name it nerd?

Let me know!

From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 11:37:31 2008.

padam release 2010, my guess is 2011. Adhu varaikkum andha rule/subsidy irukkumA? Vijaykanth Atchiyila

Which one is right? Yanthiram or iyanthiram? I have seen people using both, the latter more frequently...

From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 11:38:51 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Looks like its enthiram the ROBOT, much like sivaji the BOSS, this sounds sort of cool Double Thumbs Up

thamiz, plis change the thread's name. May be we shall be seeing the first still very soon in papers....

How do you want to name it nerd?

Let me know! Smile

Lets wait till the inRu mudhal padappidippu Ad

From: HonestRaj on Thu Sep 4 11:41:13 2008.

directhit wrote:

why cant they keep Robo in hindi stupid SRK, if he did that

I hate yantra/iyanthira etc - Robo is (Robo release appo tax exemption ellam irukkumo irukkadho )

appo aatchi yarudayadho
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Sep 4 11:42:08 2008.

Nerd wrote:

padam release 2010, my guess is 2011. Adhu varaikkum andha rule/subsidy irukkumA? Vijaykanth Atchiyila

Nerd wrote:

Which one is right? Yanthiram or iyanthiram? I have seen people using both, the latter more frequently...
The first is Sanskrit. The second is Tamilized.

LakshaNam ==> IlakkaNam.

AFAIK, of course
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 11:49:28 2008.

PR, thanks. Another question. Iyanthiram translates to what? Machine right? (self-operating-really?) I mean all machines operate by themselves, after you power them ON and configure them may be. Iyanthira manithan or iyanthiran is robot I think. Iyanthiram the Robot does not make much sense
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Sep 4 11:56:58 2008.

இயந்திரம் means machine.
Iyanthiran is a nice suggestion actually.
AFAIK there is no Tamil word for robo. Given Iyanthiram is itself from Sanskrit, I am actually for absorbing Robo itself directly into Tamil.
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 4 12:07:02 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

I am actually for absorbing Robo itself directly into Tamil.

I though that will happen eventually. SRK naaanaans has played spoilsport

From: thamiz on Thu Sep 4 12:09:23 2008.

Nerd wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Looks like its enthiram the ROBOT, much like sivaji the BOSS, this sounds sort of cool Double Thumbs Up

thamiz, plis change the thread's name. May be we shall be seeing the first still very soon in papers....

How do you want to name it nerd?

Let me know! Smile

Lets wait till the inRu mudhal padappidippu Ad Smile

OK, nerd!

From: rookie007 on Fri Sep 5 1:23:57 2008.

Yenthiran – First look!

September 05, 2008

Shankar's dream project Robot is already a hot cake among the media, with news updates coming out thick and fast. The latest scoop is that the movie might be titled Yenthiran and not Yenthiram. There is also news about the photo shoot which took place. The first look of Yenthiran, which will be released to the media soon, will have a completely shaved, suave looking Rajinikanth in designer

sun glasses and a metal cap. And the highlight of the poster would a red rose that the Superstar will be holding.

The poster also carries a byline – The Robot!

There seems to a different set of posters designed for Aishwarya Rai.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-01/yenthiran-05-09-08.html
From: rookie007 on Fri Sep 5 1:28:59 2008.

Rajini's Yantram to start in Peru!

The showman of south Indian cinema Shankar always starts a new film with a song picturisation, preferably in a foreign locale.
Once again he has kept to his rule book, by starting his magnum opusYantram with superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaga Azhagi Aiswarya Rai in Peru.
Shankar and the unit of Ayngaran International's Yantram left for US enroute to Peru, where the first of the two songs would start rolling.

Why Peru? Simple, the director wants to shoot the song in a never-seen-before location in Indian cinema. The Kollywood grapevine has it that it will be the most expensive song shoot ever.

He is likely to shoot at Macchu Picchu in Peru, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World often called the eighth wonder in the world. Machu Picchu (Old Mountain) is a pre-Columbian Inca site and situated on a mountain ridge, an important tourist attraction that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

According to a Bollywood agent who arranges foreign shoots -"Few countries offer such wide array of options ideal for Indian film song and dance scenes as Peru. Within its territory, you can find deserts, mountains and tropical forests".

The buzz is that Shankar will also shoot at the spectacular Iguaco falls in neighboring Brazil. It is a place where some of the most daring action scenes in Steven Spielberg's recent Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull were shot.

Meanwhile it will be a one-month long shooting schedule in which two songs tuned by A.R Rahman will be shot in exotic locations across the continents.

Top choreographer Raju Sundaram, who is directing Ajit's Aegan, on the request of the superstar will be choreographing this song.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14752525
From: joe on Fri Sep 5 1:39:28 2008.

So finally it is 'Iyanthiran' or 'Iyanthiram' ? IMO ,Iyanthiran is the correct one .
From: SoftSword on Fri Sep 5 2:18:53 2008.

yanthiran is sanskrit...
and iyanthiran is thamizh...

From: Mahen on Fri Sep 5 4:06:21 2008.

Got this from the comments section from sify..WOW what a team!! (if its true Very Happy

)

Quote:

Cinematography R. Ratnavelu?Art: Sabu Cyril, Lyrics: Vairamuthu, Pa. Vijay, Editing: Antony, Choreography: Raju Sundaram, Costume Design: Manish Malhotra. The Costume Designer of Men in Black, Batman returns, Inspector Gadget Mary E Vogt is designing the scientific outfits. Stan Winston Studio (USA) who has worked for Predator, Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor, Iron man, Terminator and I - Robot is doing Animatronics. Yuen Woo Ping who handled stunt for many Hollywood movies like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill is currently working for Endhiran (THE ROBOT). All the three world renowned people working for an Indian movie is for the first time. Hollywood companies like ILM, Tippet, Caf?EFX; and Hong Kong companies like Centro and Menfond are going to work in the field of VFX. Visual Effects and Animatronics co-ordination: Indian Artiste. Producers: K. Karunamurthi / C. Arunpandian. Executive Producer: K. Vijayakumar.

From: Raghu on Fri Sep 5 4:58:33 2008.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14752525

ithu epadi iruku
From: omega on Fri Sep 5 6:08:51 2008.

இயந்திரன்..முழுக்க முழுக்க ஹாலிவுட்டில்...!

முழுக்க முழுக்க ஹாலிவுட்டில் தயாராகும் முதல் இந்தியப் படம் என்ற பெருமையுடன் அமெரிக்கா, பிரேசில், பெரு நாடுகளில் படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்குகிறது ரஜினியின் இயந்திரன்தி ரோபோ.

இந்தப் படத்தில் பணியாற்றும் பல கலைஞர்கள் ஹாலிவுட் படங்களில் பணியாற்றியவர்கள்.

இன்று ஷங்கர் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கையின்படி, மென் இன் பிளாக், பேட்மென்ஸ் ரிட்டர்ன், இன்ஸ்பெக்டர் காட்கெட்ஸ் போன்ற படங்களின் காஸ்ட்யூம் டிசைனர் மேரி இ வோக்ட், ரோபோவின் காஸ்ட்யூமராகப் பணியாற்றுகிறார். இவருடன் இந்திய காஸ்ட்யூம் டிசைனர் மனீஷ் மல்கோத்ராவும் இணைகிறார்.

இயந்திரனுக்கு அனிமேஷன் மற்றும் கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகளைச் செய்யப் போவது ஸ்டான் வின்ஸ்டன் ஸ்டுடியோ.

இவர்கள் தான் டெர்மினேட்டர், டெர்மினேட்டர்2, ஜூராஸிக் பார்க், பிரிடேடர், பியர்ல் ஹார்பர், சமீபத்தில் உலகைகே கலக்கிய அயர்ன் மேன் போன்ற மாபெரும் வெற்றிப் படங்களுக்கு மிரட்டலான கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகளைச் செய்தவர்கள்.

இந்தியப் படம் ஒன்றில் இவர்கள் பணியாற்றுவது இதுவே முதல்முறை.

படத்துக்கு ஸ்பெஷல் எபக்ட்ஸ் தர ஹாலிவுட்டின் முன்னணி நிறுவனங்கள் ஐஎல்எம், கேஇஎப்எக்ஸ், ஹாங்காங்கின் சென்ட்ரோ, மென்போர்ட் ஆகியவற்றுடன் ஒப்பந்தம் செய்துள்ளனர்.

ஹாலிவுட்டின் எந்தப் படத்துக்கும் சவால் விடும் வகையில் ரஜினியின் இயந்திரனை உருவாக்குவதற்காகவே இவ்வளவு பெரிய முயற்சியில் ஷங்கர் இறங்கியுள்ளதாக நம்மிடம் தெரிவித்தார் படத்தின் தயாரிப்பாளர்களில் ஒருவரான நடிகர் அருண்பாண்டியன் (நினைவிருக்கா?).

கிட்டத்தட்ட ரஜினி நடிக்கும் முதல் ஹாலிவுட் படம் இயந்திரன் என்று கூடச் சொல்லலாம்.

===============================================================

Good to know that Soundarya & co will not be doing the CG works for the movie (atleast thats the hope)..
From: hamid on Fri Sep 5 7:27:45 2008.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SMDuc8XLEZI/AAAAAAAAAV0/JpIySDt0gCg/s1600-h/Press_Release_in_Image.jpg
From: sarna_blr on Fri Sep 5 7:31:18 2008.

hamid wrote:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SMDuc8XLEZI/AAAAAAAAAV0/JpIySDt0gCg/s1600-h/Press_Release_in_Image.jpg

<<< two fantastic numbers in ARR music is about to shoot in beautifull locations of America >>>

padaththula songs ellaam irukkaa duet
From: cm123 on Fri Sep 5 9:16:25 2008.

Yanthiran-The Robot

thread titlela mathungappa..
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 5 9:22:48 2008.

hamid wrote:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SMDuc8XLEZI/AAAAAAAAAV0/JpIySDt0gCg/s1600-h/Press_Release_in_Image.jpg

Whoa iyanthiran would have been ideal. Waiting for the paper ad (Tamil especially) sangar we are expecting it for '10 April

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 5 9:28:44 2008.

Nerd wrote:

hamid wrote:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SMDuc8XLEZI/AAAAAAAAAV0/JpIySDt0gCg/s1600-h/Press_Release_in_Image.jpg

Whoa

iyanthiran would have been ideal. Waiting for the paper ad (Tamil especially) sangar we are expecting it for '10 April Yes

Nerd It is possible I think.. rajini himself told that he asked shankar to finish the project as early as possible in sivaji function..

From: directhit on Fri Sep 5 9:40:17 2008.

yes one pic atleast is enuf
From: hamid on Fri Sep 5 9:41:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

sangar we are expecting it for '10 April

nallavela. varushatha sollala
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 5 9:43:57 2008.

EKHI I meant 2010 April

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 5 20:04:56 2008.

Nerd wrote:

hamid wrote:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SMDuc8XLEZI/AAAAAAAAAV0/JpIySDt0gCg/s1600-h/Press_Release_in_Image.jpg

Whoa

iyanthiran would have been ideal. Waiting for the paper ad (Tamil especially) sangar we are expecting it for '10 April Yes

It is going to happen either tomorrow or the day after

Waiting to see Rajini as a scientist, preferably with a white suit and glass

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Sep 5 20:05:31 2008.

So IYANTHIRAN is it?
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 5 20:08:02 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

So IYANTHIRAN is it?
Its எந்திரன் the ROBO as of now. I would love it to be இயந்திரன் the ROBO. We will see once the Ads/Posters come out
From: Thalafanz on Fri Sep 5 22:43:24 2008.

Nerd bro, oru chinna doubt... Is there any songs in this project???
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:29:18 2008.

Thalafanz wrote:

Nerd bro, oru chinna doubt... Is there any songs in this project???

Of course! There will be duets as well. There were commercial elements in sujAthA's novel which was made as a tele-serial in the 90s, en iniya iyandhirA
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:29:42 2008.

Yenthiran – First look!
September 05, 2008
Shankar's dream project Robot is already a hot cake among the media, with news updates coming out thick and fast. The latest scoop is that the movie might be titled Yenthiran and not Yenthiram. There is also news about the photo shoot which took place. The first look of Yenthiran, which will be released to the media soon, will have a completely shaved, suave looking Rajinikanth in designer
Yenthiran

sun glasses and a metal cap. And the highlight of the poster would a red rose that the Superstar will be holding.

The poster also carries a byline – The Robot!

There seems to a different set of posters designed for Aishwarya Rai.

Scoop sent by an unanonymous inside media person
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:30:51 2008.

Director Shankar’s Endhiran (The Robot) with Superstar Rajinikanth and alluring Aishwarya Rai in chief roles is set to begin finally with the cameras on roll auspiciously on September 8th at America.

The mega musician A.R.Rahman composed two incredible numbers to which our celebrated stars would hop commencing the first schedule of shooting in the stunning locations of America.

The movie Production houses involved into this opulence project are Ayngaran International Pvt Ltd and Eros International. Endhiran family encompasses several members who specialize in different tasks that include Cinematography by R.Ratnavelu. Art by Sabu Syril, Lyrics by Vairamuthu, Pa.Vijay, Editing by Anthony, Choreography by Raju Sundaram and Costume Design by Manish Malhotra.

Three world distinguished people who worked with many Hollywood block buster movies reveal their expertise for the first time in Tamil cinema and they are

1. Mary E Vogt who designed terrific scientific outfits for each character in Men IN Black (MIB), Batman Returns, Inspector Gadget etc is to design our robot’s outfits.
2. Stan Winston Studio (USA) who did animatronics for Predator, Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbour, Iron Man, Terminator and I-Robot is to make the same with Endhiran.
3. Yuen Woo Ping handled stunt for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill is currently working for Endhiran

Many Hollywood companies like ILM, Tippet, Café EFX and Hong Kong companies like Centro and menford is working in VFX field.Visual Effects and Animatronics Co-Ordination by Indian Artiste. Men behind this mega project movie the backbone of Endhiran are the producers K.Karunamurthi and C.Arunpandiyan whereas the executive producer is K.Vijayakumar.

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=50
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:33:28 2008.

இயந்திரன்..முழுக்க முழுக்க ஹாலிவுட்டில்...!

முழுக்க முழுக்க ஹாலிவுட்டில் தயாராகும் முதல் இந்தியப் படம் என்ற பெருமையுடன் அமெரிக்கா, பிரேசில், பெரு நாடுகளில் படப்பிடிப்பு துவங்குகிறது ரஜினியின் இயந்திரன்-தி ரோபோ.

இந்தப் படத்தில் பணியாற்றும் பல கலைஞர்கள் ஹாலிவுட் படங்களில் பணியாற்றியவர்கள்.

இன்று ஷங்கர் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கையின்படி, மென் இன் பிளாக், பேட்மென்ஸ் ரிட்டர்ன், இன்ஸ்பெக்டர் காட்கெட்ஸ் போன்ற படங்களின் காஸ்ட்யூம் டிசைனர் மேரி இ வோக்ட், ரோபோவின் காஸ்ட்யூமராகப் பணியாற்றுகிறார். இவருடன் இந்திய காஸ்ட்யூம் டிசைனர் மனீஷ் மல்கோத்ராவும் இணைகிறார்.

இயந்திரனுக்கு அனிமேஷன் மற்றும் கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகளைச் செய்யப் போவது ஸ்டான் வின்ஸ்டன் ஸ்டுடியோ.

இவர்கள் தான் டெர்மினேட்டர், டெர்மினேட்டர்-2, ஜூராஸிக் பார்க், பிரிடேடர், பியர்ல் ஹார்பர், சமீபத்தில் உலகைகே கலக்கிய அயர்ன் மேன் போன்ற மாபெரும் வெற்றிப் படங்களுக்கு மிரட்டலான கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகளைச் செய்தவர்கள்.

இந்தியப் படம் ஒன்றில் இவர்கள் பணியாற்றுவது இதுவே முதல்முறை.

படத்துக்கு ஸ்பெஷல் எபக்ட்ஸ் தர ஹாலிவுட்டின் முன்னணி நிறுவனங்கள் ஐஎல்எம், கேஇஎப்எக்ஸ், ஹாங்காங்கின் சென்ட்ரோ, மென்போர்ட் ஆகியவற்றுடன் ஒப்பந்தம் செய்துள்ளனர்.

ஹாலிவுட்டின் எந்தப் படத்துக்கும் சவால் விடும் வகையில் ரஜினியின் இயந்திரனை உருவாக்குவதற்காகவே இவ்வளவு பெரிய முயற்சியில் ஷங்கர் இறங்கியுள்ளதாக நம்மிடம் தெரிவித்தார் படத்தின் தயாரிப்பாளர்களில் ஒருவரான நடிகர் அருண்பாண்டியன் (நினைவிருக்கா?).

கிட்டத்தட்ட ரஜினி நடிக்கும் முதல் ஹாலிவுட் படம் இயந்திரன் என்று கூடச் சொல்லலாம்.
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:34:42 2008.

Shooting for Robot to begin

It’s official at last. The shooting of Shankar’s Endhiran (Robot), which is being billed as Kollywood’s most historic venture, is to begin on September 8.

Industry sources said director Shankar, superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bacchan left for the US on Friday along with a 40-member crew to film two songs for the film.

The movie, which has generated a lot of interest, boasts of a fabulous creative team including director Shankar, music director A R Rahman and ace cameraman Rathnavelu.

While Mary E Vogt, the well known designer who has worked in Hollywood movies like Men in Black, Batman Returns and Inspector Gadget will be designing the scientific outfits for the sci-fi movie, the animatronics of the film will be handled by the Stan Winston Studio (USA), which was responsible for the impressive animation sequences in movies such as Predator, Jurassic Park, Pearl Harbor, Iron man and the Terminator. The visual effects and animatronics co-ordination will be done by Indian Artiste.

Stunt director Yuen Woo Ping, who made audiences gasp with his stunts in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Matrix and Kill Bill, has been put in charge of the action sequences of the movie.

Hollywood companies like ILM, Tippet, Café EFX; and Hong Kong companies like Centro and Menfond have been roped in to work on VFX. The movie is being produced by Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., and Eros International.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/India_Buzz/Shooting_for_Robot_to_begin/articleshow/3448817.cms
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:35:58 2008.

All right, lesser mortals please back off. We have Rajinikanth, the most popular director in TN and one of the most popular directors in India - shankar and the most popular Indian MD in the world ARR with us
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 1:41:36 2008.

Not to forget, the most popular Indian woman in the world. It definitely can't get bigger than this (May be MR would have made it the perfect equation).
From: hamid on Sat Sep 6 1:56:28 2008.

Nerd,
any ads in paper today?
From: Nerd on Sat Sep 6 2:00:38 2008.

hamid wrote:

Nerd,
any ads in paper today?

No. Don't worry I ll be the first one to post it here! Will be out on Sunday I guess.
From: hamid on Sat Sep 6 2:51:05 2008.

Nerd wrote:

hamid wrote:

Nerd,
any ads in paper today?

No. Don't worry I ll be the first one to post it here! Will be out on Sunday I guess.
From: Nerd on Sun Sep 7 0:30:56 2008.

No ads in today's papers. Don't think there will be an ad tomorrow (on a Monday)
From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 0:36:35 2008.

Just can't imagine the expectations/hype for this movie...
From: Nerd on Sun Sep 7 9:49:32 2008.

Endhiran posters
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=1250
-Its எந்திரன் the ROBOT
-The cast/crew looks stunning
-The enthiran Font/Design is pretty good
-I don't like the image, sangaru nee rajiniya vechi kaamedy keemedy pannaliyE
-the BOSS first still was stunning, this one far from it.
-Only consolation is the BOSS first poster get-up was not in the movie!

What do y'all think
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Sep 7 10:10:30 2008.

Errrr... the still looks bad. Looks like some wannabe designed it

From: cm123 on Sun Sep 7 10:13:53 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Endhiran posters
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=1250
-Its எந்திரன் the ROBOT
-The cast/crew looks stunning
-The enthiran Font/Design is pretty good
-I don't like the image, sangaru nee rajiniya vechi kaamedy keemedy pannaliyE Embarassed

-the BOSS first still was stunning, this one far from it.
-Only consolation was the BOSS first poster get-up was not in the movie!

What do y'all think Very Happy

Nerd ,koja nerathula munthittinga.. just missed to post this one..

innaikku paperla ad varalannathume intha mathiri nadakumnu ethirparthen athe mathiriye nadanthuvitathu... good really good statergy to counter the meadia..

though the still is not impressive for a rajini fan,It will create lot of interest among common movie goers

From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 10:22:33 2008.

Nerd wrote:

-the BOSS first still was stunning, this one far from it.
-Only consolation is the BOSS first poster get-up was not in the movie!

What do y'all think Very Happy

Just curious. Is that the official poster or fan-made???

From: Mahen on Sun Sep 7 10:29:03 2008.

Nerd wrote:

-the BOSS first still was stunning, this one far from it.
-Only consolation is the BOSS first poster get-up was not in the movie!

What do y'all think Very Happy

Disappointed! But the tamil font is cool and the entire team SAVADI

From: Nerd on Sun Sep 7 10:31:50 2008.

Thalafanz wrote:

Just curious. Is that the official poster or fan-made???

This one's from the shankar camp.
From: Mahen on Sun Sep 7 10:47:58 2008.

I think Shankar doesnt want to reveal anything yet..Just released a poster for the sake of releasing it..
From: villan007 on Sun Sep 7 11:49:33 2008.

ennale still idhu
From: omega on Sun Sep 7 12:11:39 2008.

Shocking still... But I hope there is something hidden in it.
Good to know the crew............Shankar should do a better job this time around to release it on time (offcourse with a better product too).

From: VENKIRAJA on Sun Sep 7 13:30:32 2008.

Nerd wrote:

-the BOSS first still was stunning, this one far from it.
-Only consolation is the BOSS first poster get-up was not in the movie!

What do y'all think Very Happy

The still is not at all impressive,atleast to me.And those who have already read 'En Iniya Iyandhira' please clarify if anything of this sort appears in the novel?If at all,now I could see the probability of...
SS playing the role of 'Sathya',the imaginary President in the novel.Maybe the rose could be his trademark or something(like all leaders-Churchill's cigar,Chamberlain's umbrella,Kalaignar's manjaa thundu,Nehru's rose

) And this means,the climax has the suspense and it has a sequel(Ofcourse they'll make huge profits,atleast in hyping up for the sequel again)!

From: Anban on Sun Sep 7 13:31:07 2008.

Silence of the Lambs
From: Nerd on Sun Sep 7 20:21:59 2008.

Yendhiran Paper Ad
http://i38.tinypic.com/125suih.jpg
From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 20:27:52 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Thalafanz wrote:

Just curious. Is that the official poster or fan-made???

This one's from the shankar camp.

Hhmmm... Innum konjam better-A design pannirukkalAmO-nu thOnuthu...

From: dinesh2002 on Sun Sep 7 21:31:28 2008.

Thalafanz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Thalafanz wrote:

Just curious. Is that the official poster or fan-made??? Rolling Eyes

This one's from the shankar camp.

Hhmmm... Innum konjam better-A design pannirukkalAmO-nu thOnuthu... Smile

i think the concept is nice.... a robot holding a rose flower..... something that shows the robot has feelings..nice...

EndhirAN... the "AN" tittle of Shankar Films continues...

From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 21:32:39 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

EndhirAN... the "AN" tittle of Shankar Films continues...

Yep, noted...
From: thamiz on Sun Sep 7 22:17:18 2008.

The ad looks funny

Changed the title of the thread, folks!
From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 22:57:32 2008.

thamiz wrote:

The ad looks funny

Changed the title of the thread, folks!

Just a suggestion - remove the 'again in' part.
Perhaps u might want to consider replacing it with ARR...
From: thamiz on Sun Sep 7 23:07:54 2008.

How about now?
From: Thalafanz on Sun Sep 7 23:28:14 2008.

thamiz wrote:

How about now?

Sweet... Lets see if others like it or not...
From: Dilbert on Sun Sep 7 23:33:28 2008.

Ad.. umm its better to stay away from ocher.. if this is the best what they can generate !
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:01:22 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Ad.. umm its better to stay away from ocher.. if this is the best what they can generate !

Ocher ? I don't Shankar will settle for such cheap/worthless studios (Let STW prove me wrong)

And thamiz, another small suggestion, plis change it to Rajini. Its not Rajni.
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:04:32 2008.

If this is the get-up Rajini is going to appear throughout the movie, I would be thoroughly disappointed. But it will not be the case, we all know about shankar a little too well. Anniyan ads had vikram with beard, which was not part of the movie and the BOSS get-up in the initial ad was also not part of the movie
From: rookie007 on Mon Sep 8 0:07:58 2008.

lol! When the first still for The BOSS released ... I knew from the still, that it is going to be Rajini's movie ... but from Enthiran .... all I can say is that ..... this is not going to another BOSS! but something totally different ....... Some of u guys don't like the pic .. but I find it quit interesting .....
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:08:09 2008.

The English is ad is a little different
http://i34.tinypic.com/2rxur8p.jpg
Not sure if Rajini is trying to kiss the rose
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:10:19 2008.

Telugu Ad. Its Robo there
http://i34.tinypic.com/15713eo.jpg
Speed 1 Terra Hz - OK
Memory 1 Zetta Byte - Zetta is 1024 Terra bytes is it
From: directhit on Mon Sep 8 0:14:03 2008.

google says

Tera byte = 1024gb
Peta byte = 1024tb
Exa byte = 1024pb
Zetta byte = 1024eb
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:17:01 2008.

The first look with EXCLUSIVE details..
(Sunday, 7th September 2008)
Eanthiran – The Robot: The first look with exclusive details!!

Oh… what a fantastic, fabulous, excellent but meaningful design of Superstar Rajini’s Eanthiran – The Robot!

Hats off to Shankar for his fantastic work to show our Thalaivar in a very different tone!

One more important aspect is Rajini’s appearance in the design without his manly mustache. But insider in Shankar’s camp reveals that the director is having some novel ideas to show Rajini in a completely different look and surely it will be a revelation to Superstar Rajini’s fans.

For the first time in the history of Rajini’s films, the heroine’s name also equally appears in the publicity designs. Official sources from Shankar’s camp confirmed that our Thalaivar only suggested the director to give equal importance to the heroine Aishwarya Rai also. Since her name was discussed from Padayappa, the dream comes true only in Eanthiran – The Robot.

So Rajini asked the director to give equal importance to the former Miss Universe and numero uno of Indian female artists in his film.

According to the original story (written by Sujatha), there are two powerful characters in the film. The yet to disclosed secret is our superstar is going play both the roles, one is the human and the other one is powerful robot.

The name of the heroine in this film is Nila and there will be an important character comes to entertain the children. It is Jeano, the Machine Dog with the sense of human.

So… keep watching this space… A lot more come on our one and only superstar Rajini’s Enthiran- The Robot!
----------------------------
sooberabbu. Hope this piece of news is TRUE
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 0:17:42 2008.

directhit wrote:

google says

Tera byte = 1024gb
Peta byte = 1024tb
Exa byte = 1024pb
Zetta byte = 1024eb

Thanks. Thalaivar memory

From: directhit on Mon Sep 8 1:34:41 2008.

Nerd wrote:

The first look with EXCLUSIVE details..
(Sunday, 7th September 2008)
Eanthiran – The Robot: The first look with exclusive details!!

Oh… what a fantastic, fabulous, excellent but meaningful design of Superstar Rajini’s Eanthiran – The Robot!

Hats off to Shankar for his fantastic work to show our Thalaivar in a very different tone!

One more important aspect is Rajini’s appearance in the design without his manly mustache. But insider in Shankar’s camp reveals that the director is having some novel ideas to show Rajini in a completely different look and surely it will be a revelation to Superstar Rajini’s fans.

For the first time in the history of Rajini’s films, the heroine’s name also equally appears in the publicity designs. Official sources from Shankar’s camp confirmed that our Thalaivar only suggested the director to give equal importance to the heroine Aishwarya Rai also. Since her name was discussed from Padayappa, the dream comes true only in Eanthiran – The Robot.

So Rajini asked the director to give equal importance to the former Miss Universe and numero uno of Indian female artists in his film.

According to the original story (written by Sujatha), there are two powerful characters in the film. The yet to disclosed secret is our superstar is going play both the roles, one is the human and the other one is powerful robot.

The name of the heroine in this film is Nila and there will be an important character comes to entertain the children. It is Jeano, the Machine Dog with the sense of human.

So… keep watching this space… A lot more come on our one and only superstar Rajini’s Enthiran- The Robot!
----------------------------
sooberabbu. Hope this piece of news is TRUE Smoke Smirk

idhu padi ponaa hero peru Sibi - naan Nila nee Sibi

From: joe on Mon Sep 8 4:51:58 2008.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2008/09/08-first-look-on-rajini-eanthiran-the-robot.html
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 9:41:20 2008.

I think its naan sibi nee nilA in a loop. Sivaranjani played nilA and charuhaasan played the lead scientist role. Thats all I could recall on en iniya iyanthirA.

PadayappA-nu pEr vachE hit kuduthOm, sibi is much better though it sounds too young for rajini.
From: Ramakrishna on Mon Sep 8 9:44:58 2008.

I am happy that Peter Hein is not there.
BTW, who is the stunt choreographer?
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 9:50:44 2008.

Ramakrishna wrote:

I am happy that Peter Hein is not there.
BTW, who is the stunt choreographer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuen_Woo_Ping

SFX/CGI in love story 2050 was awesome I heard. Hope robot betters it
From: directhit on Mon Sep 8 9:51:35 2008.

Nerd, i wud prefer something more stylish than sibi

From: Mahen on Mon Sep 8 10:15:08 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Ramakrishna wrote:

I am happy that Peter Hein is not there.
BTW, who is the stunt choreographer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuen_Woo_Ping

SFX/CGI in love story 2050 was awesome I heard. Hope robot betters it Cool

Why comparing enthiran with love story 2050?

Enthiran is in a different league

From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 10:29:28 2008.

Love story was like the first of its kind. 100+ Cr budget, sci-fi, banked heavily upon its CGI. I heard it really turned out good, almost comparable with holly movies.
From: SoftSword on Mon Sep 8 10:31:16 2008.

love story did pathetic business u know... it was released along with JTYJN....

hi nerd...
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 10:34:50 2008.

Hi SS, long time
Yes LS2050 was a colossal flop. But people were raving about the CGI work - like never seen before in Indian cinema. Anyway kappi padatha pathi pEsi time waste panna vENdAm.
From: SoftSword on Mon Sep 8 10:36:42 2008.

yes nerd.... i was around but jus wanted to be a deaf frog....

and is this the only pic.... or they are gonna release any pic recently...
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 10:41:26 2008.

I don't think so. There are two more promo pictures I heard, just promos, non necessarily from the film

From: jaiganes on Mon Sep 8 11:20:34 2008.

Nerd wrote:

If this is the get-up Rajini is going to appear throughout the movie, I would be thoroughly disappointed. But it will not be the case, we all know about shankar a little too well. Anniyan ads had vikram with beard, which was not part of the movie and the BOSS get-up in the initial ad was also not part of the movie

Double Thumbs Up

On the contrary I like this one - it is a combination of Darth Vader and Bicentennial man look - and for robots to have moustache is a stupid idea - so Rajini clean shaven after Sri Raghavendra is something to look forward to.

From: thamiz on Mon Sep 8 11:47:53 2008.

Nerd: I changed the title again!
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Sep 8 11:51:15 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd: I changed the title again!

It has to be "ENTHIRAN - The Robot!"
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Sep 8 12:10:45 2008.

Enthiran - ivan oru Santhiran Inthiran Thanthiran Manthiran nnu line pottu oru paattu irukkumo
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 13:57:55 2008.

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=54

News Date: 8th Sep, 08

The most awaited movie of this year would be none other than Shankar’s Endhiran. Massive budget breathtaking animations and technical marvels will be the specialty of this movie with our legendary superstar Rajinikanth and miss world Aishwarya Rai. Endhiran’s initial boom is on 8th September with two songs choreographed by Raju Sundaram and Composed by prodigy A.R.Rahman. These songs are programmed to shoot over fascinating locations in America. We wish them success for upcoming endeavors.

From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 14:00:11 2008.

jaiganes wrote:

Haven't seen Bicentennial Man/ Star wars. So no idea, but I am sure the story is not inspired. Shankar has his own stories to recycle.

And Rajini was without a mush in bAbA, though not clean shaven

From: rookie007 on Mon Sep 8 14:37:09 2008.

@Nerd

You have not watched Star Wars Saga .....
Watch it bro ... you will love it ..... one of the best sci fi of our time ......
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 8 15:01:33 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

@Nerd

You have not watched Star Wars Saga .....
Watch it bro ... you will love it ..... one of the best sci fi of our time ......
Sorry bro, I m sort of allergic to sci-fi and fantasy. But will def-ly watch robot multiple times
From: jaiganes on Mon Sep 8 16:38:03 2008.

buddy! as a homework get Isaac Asimov's robot series of novels and get acquainted - It is a womderful world of imagination - a rich imagincation that literally created much of the inventions and innovations that we use in our lives today.
From: thamiz on Mon Sep 8 18:23:48 2008.

nerd:

Did anybody notice singh is king BO report in UK??

It was way up and beat shivaji!
From: Thalafanz on Mon Sep 8 20:34:42 2008.

thamiz wrote:

nerd:

Did anybody notice singh is king BO report in UK??

It was way up and beat shivaji!

Not sure about that. But, it's a runaway hit. Could be becoz of Snoop Dogg in the credit song.
From: thamiz on Mon Sep 8 20:51:24 2008.

14 Singh is Kinng Ind/Aus £102,038 Studio 18 -43 3 48 £2,126

£1,181,227

-----------------------------

22 21 Sivaji Ayngaran $13,433 -49.0% 3 -5 $4,478

$777,730
From: jumbo on Mon Sep 8 22:05:35 2008.

good to see promo picture is differerent and in keeping with movie.

From: Dilbert on Mon Sep 8 22:13:14 2008.

Nerd wrote:

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=54

News Date: 8th Sep, 08

The most awaited movie of this year would be none other than Shankar’s Endhiran. Massive budget breathtaking animations and technical marvels will be the specialty of this movie with our legendary superstar Rajinikanth and miss world Aishwarya Rai. Endhiran’s initial boom is on 8th September with two songs choreographed by Raju Sundaram and Composed by prodigy A.R.Rahman. These songs are programmed to shoot over fascinating locations in America. We wish them success for upcoming endeavors.

PROMER PROMER PROMER PROMER MISS WORLDU ..

From: Dilbert on Mon Sep 8 22:15:59 2008.

Thalafanz wrote:

thamiz wrote:

nerd:

Did anybody notice singh is king BO report in UK??

It was way up and beat shivaji!

Not sure about that. But, it's a runaway hit. Could be becoz of Snoop Dogg in the credit song. Laughing

Just wait till my Avatar..Movie get released and come back post here.. its way way.. way above..every other movie.. specifically mention that it bear shivaji..

ammabha.. !! enna kodumai.. Thala eedu..

From: Thalafanz on Mon Sep 8 22:18:03 2008.

Sorry, enna solla varEngganu onnumE purila
From: Dilbert on Mon Sep 8 22:24:07 2008.

Thalafanz wrote:

Sorry, enna solla varEngganu onnumE purila

You were comparing.. king and shivaji.. 2 different movies 2 different language.. 2 different set of audience base...

so I said wait till the Bond movie.. gets released.. Than make a similar comparision with shivaji.. and try making it look even smaller.

OH MY GOD >> these posts was for THAMIZH... Not you bro..
From: Thalafanz on Mon Sep 8 22:29:47 2008.

Bro, I didn't compare them. Yep, looking forward to Bond & Robo as well
From: thamiz on Tue Sep 9 9:14:25 2008.

Dilbert!

I started watching UK BO after they made a big deal out of shivaji making top ten. I was shocked to see singh the king which made 6th position in UK!

Let us accept the facts!
From: Nerd on Tue Sep 9 9:16:44 2008.

I think OSO debuted in the top 5 in UK BO. South movies can not be compared with NI movies, at least till 2010 June
From: thamiz on Tue Sep 9 10:30:18 2008.

Nerd wrote:

I think OSO debuted in the top 5 in UK BO. South movies can not be compared with NI movies, at least till 2010 June

But nerd, how about their budget?

less than shivaji and dasa right?
From: selvakumar on Tue Sep 9 10:32:36 2008.

thamiz wrote:

But nerd, how about their budget?

less than shivaji and dasa right?

The gross collections of utter flop movie "Joom barabar joom" was more than sivaji at the final analysis (at UK box office). I think Nerd is referring to that w.r.t market, reach etc and why both shouldn't be compared

From: thamiz on Tue Sep 9 11:04:36 2008.

selvakumar wrote:

thamiz wrote:

But nerd, how about their budget?

less than shivaji and dasa right? Smile

The gross collections of utter flop movie "Joom barabar joom" was more than sivaji at the final analysis (at UK box office). I think Nerd is referring to that w.r.t market, reach etc and why both shouldn't be compared

I see your point, selva! May be it is just in UK and overseas as they have a big population!

From: Vivasaayi on Tue Sep 9 11:33:51 2008.

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...
From: omega on Tue Sep 9 12:46:11 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

I don't see any difference. He did the same kind of thing for BOSS also, when the shooting started back in December 2005. A still (may be a couple) which never figured in the movie as has been pointed out.

From: Amarshiva on Tue Sep 9 13:46:22 2008.

The initial still for ROBO was great.. he could have done the same this time too with RK and Jeano..

omega wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

I don't see any difference. He did the same kind of thing for BOSS also, when the shooting started back in December 2005. A still (may be a couple) which never figured in the movie as has been pointed out.

From: Nerd on Tue Sep 9 14:21:57 2008.

Robo: First look
http://www.andhracafe.com/index.php?m=show&id=36316
From: thamiz on Tue Sep 9 15:11:46 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

He did not create hype for shivaji either. It gets created by itself!

From: Dilbert on Tue Sep 9 23:12:42 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

He did not create hype for shivaji either. It gets created by itself! Very Happy

This movie will not be received by mass thatz far sure !

Sci-fi .. movie.. creating hype.. living up to expectations... umm huge task...

Sangar.. may god help you . !!

From: cm123 on Tue Sep 9 23:31:35 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

He did not create hype for shivaji either. It gets created by itself! Very Happy

This movie will not be received by mass thatz far sure !
Sci-fi .. movie.. creating hype.. living up to expectations... umm huge task...

Sangar.. may god help you . !!

Dilbert ...may god help you

From: cm123 on Tue Sep 9 23:57:35 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

Sivajikku shankar eppadi hype create panninarnu konjam vilakuringala..

From: thamiz on Wed Sep 10 16:51:02 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

He did not create hype for shivaji either. It gets created by itself! Very Happy

This movie will not be received by mass thatz far sure !

Sci-fi .. movie.. creating hype.. living up to expectations... umm huge task...

Sangar.. may god help you . !!

I dont understand what you are talking about?

Which movie will not be reached mass?

I am lost.

From: dinesh2002 on Wed Sep 10 20:30:44 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

i think shankar doesnt want to create amuch hype like he did for sivaji...

this picture proves that...

He did not create hype for shivaji either. It gets created by itself! Very Happy

This movie will not be received by mass thatz far sure !

Sci-fi .. movie.. creating hype.. living up to expectations... umm huge task...

Sangar.. may god help you . !!

I dont understand what you are talking about?

Which movie will not be reached mass?

I am lost.

he meant Shankar's Endhiran wouldnt reach the masses...

From: thamiz on Wed Sep 10 20:56:05 2008.

dinesh:

It is too early to say anything!
From: Nerd on Wed Sep 10 21:31:53 2008.

sangar is the most popular thamizh director in Tamil Nadu. He has reached all corners and all classes of people. Its funny that people still think he can not connect with the masses. His attempts at graphics/SFX/Gimmicks were received well. Movies so far
1. Gentleman - BB
2. kAdhalan - superhit
3. Indian - BB
4. Jeans - Hit (Superhit??)
5. Mudhalvan - superhit (BB?)
6. Boys - Flop
7. Anniyan - BB (superhit?)
8. Sivaji - BB

So, nothing to worry I say

From: Dilbert on Thu Sep 11 0:24:40 2008.

Nerd wrote:

sangar is the most popular thamizh director in Tamil Nadu. He has reached all corners and all classes of people. Its funny that people still think he can not connect with the masses. His attempts at graphics/SFX/Gimmicks were received well. Movies so far
1. Gentleman - BB
2. kAdhalan - superhit
3. Indian - BB
4. Jeans - Hit (Superhit??)
5. Mudhalvan - superhit (BB?)
6. Boys - Flop
7. Anniyan - BB (superhit?)
8. Sivaji - BB

So, nothing to worry I say Smile

all I said done none of above is a Sci-fi movie !! Nammba Thalivarkku.. Thithuk roshan madree. bodykuda illa..!!

Guys lets be lil rational.. !! More than anyone even I want this movie to be HIT... but we can't ignore facts..!

From: rookie007 on Thu Sep 11 0:26:34 2008.

Quote:

I think Jeans was BB and Boys was Hit/Super Hit

the only movie that actaully did not do well is Nayak- remake of Mudhalvan in Hindi

From: directhit on Thu Sep 11 0:42:53 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

all I said done none of above is a Sci-fi movie !! Nammba Thalivarkku.. Thithuk roshan madree. bodykuda illa..!! Shaking With Fear

Guys lets be lil rational.. !! More than anyone even I want this movie to be HIT... but we can't ignore facts..!

and whts the fact here

From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Sep 11 0:44:45 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

all I said done none of above is a Sci-fi movie !! Nammba Thalivarkku.. Thithuk roshan madree. bodykuda illa..!! Shaking With Fear

Guys lets be lil rational.. !! More than anyone even I want this movie to be HIT... but we can't ignore facts..!

Science fiction-na Terminator-a dhan irukkanuma

From: sarna_blr on Thu Sep 11 0:47:21 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

all I said done none of above is a Sci-fi movie !! Nammba Thalivarkku.. Thithuk roshan madree. bodykuda illa..!! Shaking With Fear

Guys lets be lil rational.. !! More than anyone even I want this movie to be HIT... but we can't ignore facts..!

Batsha'la SS enna kithuk roshan body'yaa vachchirundhaaru

ThalaivarOda action'a paaththu thamizhnaadE adhiralayaa

illa mottaboss'la dhaan pithik rOshan body'yaa

chummaa adhurala

RajiniyOda style'ku munnaala endha mithik roshan'Oda body'yum vEgaadhu.... pappum vEgaadhu

From: sarna_blr on Thu Sep 11 0:48:11 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Science fiction-na Terminator-a dhan irukkanuma

adhaana
From: Dilbert on Thu Sep 11 1:02:33 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Science fiction-na Terminator-a dhan irukkanuma

adhaana

I have seen movies like Bicentennial Man (robin williams movies not sure its the rite name) / Simone(Al pacino) bombing in box office.

and movies like Matrix and terminator working the magic ..

Sci-fi is a very risky teritorry.. I am lil skeptical thatz all.. it doesn't mean I am wiriting off.. !!

From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Sep 11 1:11:55 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Science fiction-na Terminator-a dhan irukkanuma Huh?!

adhaana

I have seen movies like Bicentennial Man (robin williams movies not sure its the rite name) / Simone(Al pacino) bombing in box office.

and movies like Matrix and terminator working the magic ..

Sci-fi is a very risky teritorry.. I am lil skeptical thatz all.. it doesn't mean I am wiriting off.. !!

I agree with this. Aana Hrithik Roshan comparison-dhan idikkudhu

From: hamid on Thu Sep 11 5:06:12 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

all I said done none of above is a Sci-fi movie !! Nammba Thalivarkku.. Thithuk roshan madree. bodykuda illa..!! Shaking With Fear

Guys lets be lil rational.. !! More than anyone even I want this movie to be HIT... but we can't ignore facts..!

Batsha'la SS enna kithuk roshan body'yaa vachchirundhaaru Twisted Evil

ThalaivarOda action'a paaththu thamizhnaadE adhiralayaa Smoke Smirk

illa mottaboss'la dhaan pithik rOshan body'yaa Rolling Eyes

chummaa adhurala Smoke Smile

RajiniyOda style'ku munnaala endha mithik roshan'Oda body'yum vEgaadhu.... pappum vEgaadhu Cool

From: Raghu on Thu Sep 11 5:16:24 2008.

I agree SS is thin in structure

but H.Roshan has a good body ???

Only Salman rulz in these matters
From: Raghu on Thu Sep 11 5:17:26 2008.

like Sarna said, SS will steal the show with his style and acting there is no need for skin shows, SS is pure TALENT
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 11 9:15:53 2008.

Sci-fi risky-nA akkson/thirillar/masala ellAm non-risky, is it? Btw, it will be a sci-fi masala, thalaivar dual roles, don't remember the last occasion rajini gave two consecutive flops (though kusElan is not his movie, entirely)

From: Dilbert on Thu Sep 11 23:11:08 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Sci-fi risky-nA akkson/thirillar/masala ellAm non-risky, is it? Btw, it will be a sci-fi masala, thalaivar dual roles, don't remember the last occasion rajini gave two consecutive flops (though kusElan is not his movie, entirely) Razz

akkson/thirillar/masala ellAm non-risky, Than !!

Thaliavar court pocketla kai vechale.. all the above will be covered.. !!

But sci-fi.. !!

From: Vivasaayi on Thu Sep 11 23:22:12 2008.

why doubt abt the genre

all rajni films belong to one genre - masala

scio fiction - chumma pop corn maadhiri .
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 12 0:07:23 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

akkson/thirillar/masala ellAm non-risky, Than !!

Thaliavar court pocketla kai vechale.. all the above will be covered.. !!

But sci-fi.. !!

Dilb, bro you were very very pessimistic even at the BOSS times, even after watching the first teaser trailer. Give this a break now. We will definitely get to see leaked images/song clippings

From: Dilbert on Fri Sep 12 10:19:11 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

akkson/thirillar/masala ellAm non-risky, Than !!

Thaliavar court pocketla kai vechale.. all the above will be covered.. !!

But sci-fi.. !! Laughing

Dilb, bro you were very very pessimistic even at the BOSS times, even after watching the first teaser trailer. Give this a break now. We will definitely get to see leaked images/song clippings Razz

First teaser was pathetic.. ! I clearly remeber it was you or bay I guess who posted couple of other versions.. which were atleast were better than the first one.

BOSS & ROBO thaliavar accepted at too different point..

1) BOSS he accepted when he really wanted to push his reach & he was on top . btw which he did in a grand way..! And more important he opted for it.

2) ROBO -> it was producers who made it happen. It was not like Thalivar saw the script and said this is what I want do kind of a thing..

Whatz the commerical elements that producers have added to get thaliavar's Nod

1) Ocher Studios
2) Different demography for marketing (we all will know as we move along) More Money
3) Ashiwarya Rai.. garu - > Thalivar's long time dream comes true. (Now pl don't give me same old crap as there is no better looking female, than her in Indian cinema, for heaven sake this a sci-fi movie with acition) Lara dutta or celeina jetley would have been my choice.
4) Shankar a successful director. I strongly believed that Boss was his once in life time opportunity. by accepting ROBO . Thaliavar made it sound different. (Any director who gives me a hit I will stick to him)

Dude more than anyone I want this movie to be a hit. umm lets hope for the best.

Song leak.. umm Ash dancing like sherya.. give me 4 touch tire..

and there will be a sangam registration underway @ hub..

From: selvakumar on Fri Sep 12 10:36:29 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

umm Ash dancing like sherya.. give me 4 touch tire.. and there will be a sangam registration underway @ hub..

Dilbert, enna Ash mela ivvalavu kobam ? !

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 12 10:42:39 2008.

selvakumar wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

umm Ash dancing like sherya.. give me 4 touch tire.. Laughing

and there will be a sangam registration underway @ hub..

Dilbert, enna Ash mela ivvalavu kobam ? !

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

From: Dilbert on Fri Sep 12 10:47:40 2008.

Nerd wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

umm Ash dancing like sherya.. give me 4 touch tire.. Laughing

and there will be a sangam registration underway @ hub..

Dilbert, enna Ash mela ivvalavu kobam ? !

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

Nerd bro some great souls in hub have committee for sherya garu itseems.. thatz what I meant lol

From: selvakumar on Fri Sep 12 10:51:58 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

Mazhai, E20U18 padam appo ellam uruvaagaatha Sangam, Shreyavukku Sivaji appo *kubeernnu* (venniraadai moorthy style la sonna) uruvaachaey.. atha solluraar dilbert

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 12 10:54:42 2008.

selvakumar wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

Mazhai, E20U18 padam appo ellam uruvaagaatha Sangam, Shreyavukku Sivaji appo *kubeernnu* (venniraadai moorthy style la sonna) uruvaachaey.. atha solluraar dilbert Wink

sangam only for 16 year old beauties, not for 36 year old pAttis. Rejetted.

From: Dilbert on Fri Sep 12 11:49:34 2008.

Nerd wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

Mazhai, E20U18 padam appo ellam uruvaagaatha Sangam, Shreyavukku Sivaji appo *kubeernnu* (venniraadai moorthy style la sonna) uruvaachaey.. atha solluraar dilbert Wink

sangam only for 16 year old beauties, not for 36 year old pAttis. Rejetted.

Bro 36 yrs you consider patti age..

From: cm123 on Sat Sep 13 3:19:24 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Actually I din't get this. What sangam??

Mazhai, E20U18 padam appo ellam uruvaagaatha Sangam, Shreyavukku Sivaji appo *kubeernnu* (venniraadai moorthy style la sonna) uruvaachaey.. atha solluraar dilbert Wink

sangam only for 16 year old beauties, not for 36 year old pAttis. Rejetted.

Bro 36 yrs you consider patti age.. Shaking With Fear

Intha dilbova ethavathu problema..

From: Nerd on Sat Sep 13 4:20:47 2008.

cm123, avara nambALu dhAn. He will be on song once the trailer (full version) releases !!

Been reading en iniya iyanthirA. Matter scenes ellAm irukku, DD-la cut pannittAnga
From: omega on Sat Sep 13 7:45:26 2008.

I think like most of his prior movies (Gentleman, Indian, Mudhalvan & Anniyan) Endhiran will also be dealing with social reformation/revolution etc etc. Scifi will be only for, setting it up differently (Jiginah works).

I feel this time around unlike BOSS, it would be a 100% Shankar film.
Paarppom, ennathaan edukkraarnu...
From: omega on Sat Sep 13 7:55:27 2008.

From Kumudham..........
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ரஜினி-ஷங்கர் வெற்றி கூட்டணியின் சீசன்-2 தொடங்கி விட்டது. இங்கல்ல, படுஅமர்க்களமாக அமெரிக்காவில்.

ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மானின் அதிரடியான இரண்டு பாடல்களுக்கு அமெரிக்காவில் ரஜினியும் ஐஸ்வர்யாவும் ஆட ஆரம்பித்துவிட்டார்கள்! `ஒரு கூடை சன்லைட்' பாடல்போல் இந்த இரண்டு பாடல்களுமே புது பாணியில் இருக்கிறது என்கிறது ரஹ்மான் வட்டாரங்கள். இந்தப் படத்தைப் பொறுத்தவரையில் அமெரிக்காவில்தான் அத்தனை ரகசியங்களும் இருக்கிறது.

உலகப் புகழ்பெற்ற காஸ்ட்யூம் டிஸைனரான மேரி-இ வோட், ஸ்டண்ட் மாஸ்டர் யென் வூ பிங்க் மற்றும் ஸ்பெஷல் எஃபெக்ட்ஸில் மாயாஜாலம் காட்டும் ஸ்டேன்வின்ஸ்டன் என ஹாலிவுட் ஜாம்பவான்களுடன் கை கோர்த்திருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

ரொம்ப சிம்பிளான கதைதான். விஞ்ஞானியான ரஜினி தனது தீவிரமான சோதனைகள் மூலம் ஒரு ரோபோவை உருவாக்குகிறார். ஒரு மனிதனைப் போலவே இந்த ரோபோ எல்லா விஷயங்களிலும் பட்டையைக் கிளப்புகிறது. ஒரு கட்டத்தில் ரோபோ தனது நல்ல கேரக்டரிலிருந்து மாறி வில்லன் போல அட்டகாசம் செய்ய ஆரம்பிக்கிறது. இதை உருவாக்கிய விஞ்ஞானி ரஜினி, எப்படிச் சமாளித்து வெற்றி பெற்று மக்களைக் காப்பாற்றுகிறார் என்பதே கதை. இதில் விஞ்ஞானியும் ரஜினிதான். ரோபோவும் ரஜினிதான். கதை சில வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே முடிவாகிவிட்டாலும், தற்போது ரஜினியின் இமேஜ் மற்றும் சூழ்நிலைகளுக்கேற்ப திரைக்கதையிலும், வசனங்களிலும் சில மாற்றங்களைக் கொண்டு வந்திருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

ரஜினியின் ரோபோ கேரக்டரைப் பொறுத்தவரை பிரபல ஹாலிவுட் நடிகர் ராபின் வில்லியம்ஸ் நடித்த `பை சென்ட்டெனியல் மேன்' படத்தில் வரும் ரோபோ கேரக்டரைப் போலவே உருவக்கப்பட்டிருக்கிறது. ஸ்டீவன் ஸ்பீல்பெர்க் இயக்கிய `ஆர்ட்டிஃபிஷியல் இன்டலிஜென்ஸ்' என்ற படமும் ஷங்கருக்கு இன்ஸ்பிரேஷன்.

`ஆர்ட்டிஃபிஷியல் இன்டலிஜென்ஸ்' படத்தில் விஷுவல் எஃபெக்ட்ஸில் தூள்கிளப்பியது அமெரிக்காவைச் சேர்ந்த ஸ்டேன் வின்ஸ்டன் ஸ்டூடியோ. தற்போது இதே நிறுவனம்தான் எந்திரன் ரஜினியின் பரபர ஆக்ஷன் காட்சிகளை ஸ்பெஷல் எஃபெக்ட்ஸில் மிரட்ட இருக்கிறது.

உலகப் புகழ் பெற்ற ஸ்டண்ட் மாஸ்டர் யென் வூ பிங்க்கின் கால்ஷீட்டை மொத்தமாக வாங்கி வைத்திருக்கிறார்கள். இன்று உலகளவில் நம்பர் ஒன் மார்ஷியல் ஆர்ட்ஸ் ஸ்டண்ட் கோரியோகிராஃபர் இவர்தான். ஜாக்கிசானுக்கே வழி காட்டியவர்.

ரஜினிக்கு ஸ்பெஷல் பயிற்சியும் அளிக்கத் தயாராகிவிட்டார் யென். அமெரிக்காவில் நடைபெறப்போகும் இந்தப் பயிற்சிகள் ரஜினியின் உடல் வலிமையை மட்டுமல்ல மனவலிமையையும் கூட்டுமாம்.

ரோபோ ரஜினியின் காஸ்ட்யூமை வடிவமைக்கப் போவது மற்றொரு ஹாலிவுட் காஸ்ட்யூம் டிஸைனர் மேரி.இ.வோட். இவர்தான் `மென் இன் பிளாக்', `பேட்மேன் ரிட்டர்ன்ஸ்' போன்ற படங்களில் உலகின் கவனத்தைக் கவர்ந்தவர்.

விஞ்ஞானி ரஜினியின் ஸ்டைலான லுக்கிற்கு கியாரண்டி கொடுப்பவர் பாலிவுட்டின் காஸ்ட்யூம் டிஸைனர் மணீஷ் மல்ஹோத்ரா. `சிவாஜி'யில் ரஜினிக்கு காஸ்ட்யூம் டிஸைன் செய்தது இவர்தான். ``இந்த வருடம் வெல்வெட் டைப் காஸ்ட்யூம்களுக்கு வரவேற்பு இருக்கும். அதே போல ஸ்லிம் ஃபிட் உடைகள்தான் இப்ப ட்ரெண்ட்'' என்கிறார் மணீஷ். ஐஸ்வர்யாராயின் உடைகளையும் வடிவமைத்துவிட்டார்களாம். அந்த உடை டிசைன்களை பார்த்த ஐஸ் `வாவ்' என்று சொன்னதாக பாலிவுட் வட்டாரங்கள் சொல்லுகின்றன.

மொத்தத்தில் ரஜினி -ஷங்கர் கூட்டணி மீடியாவின் கவனத்தை மீண்டும் தங்கள் மீது கூர்ந்து கவனிக்க வைத்திருக்கிறது. அதனால் இனி கவர் ஸ்டோரிகளுக்கும், குட்டிச் செய்திகளுக்கும் பஞ்ச மிருக்காது..

-ஆதித்யா இராமநாதன்
From: omega on Sat Sep 13 8:00:21 2008.

From Vikatan............

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ஹீரோ-வில்லன் இரண்டுமே ரஜினி!
'எந்திரன்' கதை இதுதான்!

கமலுக்காக எப்பவோ சுஜாதா எழுதிய கதை.இப்போது ரஜினியுடன் ஷங்கருக்கு ராசியான எட்டாம் தேதி முதல் இயங்கத்தொடங்கிவிட்டான்'எந்திரன்.' இனி, இன்னும் இரண்டு வருடங்களுக்குஎகிறிக்கொண்டே இருக்கும் ரஜினி டெம்போ.

ரஜினி -ஷங்கர் இருவருக்குமே எந்திரன், 'ட்ரீம் புராஜெக்ட்.' படத்தின் திரைக்கதை - வசனங்களை பக்காவாக எழுதிவிட்டார் சுஜாதா. இப்போது அந்தக்கதையில் சின்னச் சின்ன டெக்னிக்கல் அப்டேட்களுக்காக மட்டுமே 250 பேர் பம்பரமாகச் சுற்றிச்சுழல்கிறார்களாம். 'சுஜாதா சார் ஒருவருக்குப் பதிலா 250 பேர் தேவைப்படுறாங்க பாருங்க... சுஜாதா சார் வாஸ் ரியல்லிகிரேட்!' என ஆதங்கப்பட்டு இருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

2010 கோடை விடுமுறைக்கு ரிலீஸ் என்பது குறைந்தபட்சச் செயல்திட்டம். ஆனால், ரிலீஸ் தேதிக்கு நெருக்கடி கொடுக்கக் கூடாது என்பது ஷங்கரின் ஒரே மெகா கண்டிஷன்.

ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா கால்ஷீட் மட்டுமே இப்போது கையில். மற்ற கேரக்டர்களுக்கு யார், யார் என்பது இன்னமும் நிச்சயமில்லை.

ஹீரோவும் வில்லனும் ரஜினிதான் என்பது மட்டும் கன்ஃபர்ம்!

ஆம், எந்திரனில் ரஜினிக்கு இரண்டு வேடங்கள். 200 வருடங்களுக்குப் பிந்தைய அல்ட்ரா உலகில் ரஜினி ஒரு விஞ்ஞானி. அவரது காதலி ஐஸ்வர்யா. மனிதர்களுக்கு நிகரான சிந்தனைத் திறனுடன் இயங்கும் ரோபோக்களைத் தயாரிக்கும் புராஜெக்ட் ரஜினியிடம். தனக்கான நல்லது, கெட்டதுகளை ஆராய்ந்து செயல்படும் பகுத்தறிவுடன் உலகுக்கு உதவும் ரோபோக்களைத் தயாரிப்பதுதான் ரஜினியின் ஐடியா. நினைத்தது போலவே ஒரு ரோபோவையும் உருவாக்குகிறார்.ரஜினி உருவாக்கிய ரோபோவும் ஒரு ரஜினிதான்!

தன் கண்டுபிடிப்பை ரஜினி உலகுக்கு அறிமுகப்படுத்தும் முன், அதில் டெக்னிக்கல் சிக்கலை உண்டாக்குகிறார்கள் அவரது வளர்ச்சியில் பொறாமை கொண்டவர்கள். டிராக் மாறுகிறது ரோபோ ரஜினி.

அபார ஐக்யூவும் அசுர பலமுமாக நினைத்தசெயல்களை எந்தத் தடங்கலும் இல்லாமல் செய்கிறது ரோபோ ரஜினி. தனது கட்டளைகளை அடித்துக் கடாசி கலீஜ் செய்யும் ரோபோர ஜினியைக் கட்டுப்படுத்த வழிதெரியாமல் திகைக்கிறார் ரஜினி. எந்திரனாக இருந்தாலும் அந்த ரோபோ ரஜினிக்கும்ளும் இருக்கிறது ஈர இதயம். ஐஸ்வர்யா மீது ரோபோ ரஜினிக்கும் பூக்கிறது காதல்.

மற்றவர்களை அடித்துத் துவம்சம் செய்யும் ரோபோ ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யாவிடம் மட்டும் அத்தனை சாஃப்ட்டாக நடந்துகொள்கிறது. அந்த சாஃப்ட் கார்னரை வைத்தே ரோபோ ரஜினியை கார்னர் செய்ய முடிவெடுக்கிறார் விஞ்ஞானி. அதிரடி அடிதடி ஆக் ஷன் காட்சிகளுக்குப்
பிறகு சுப கிளைமாக்ஸ் என்கிறார்கள்!

ஹாலிவுட் படங்கள் சொல்லாத ரோபோ கதைகள் என்று எதுவுமே இல்லை. ஆனால், எந்திரனில் டெக்னாலஜி அத்தனை உச்சத்தில் இருந்தாலும் காதலுக்கு இருக்கும் ஸ்பெஷல் ஃபீலிங்க்ஸை ரஜினி ஸ்டைலில் சொல்வதுதான் ஹைலைட்.

படத்தில் ரஜினிக்குச் சமமாக ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய்க்கும் வேலை இருக்கும் என்பதால், 200 நாட்கள் கால்ஷீட் வாங்கியிருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர். அதுவும் ஐந்து தவணைகளில்!

படத்தில் ரஜினி வில்லன் என்றாலும், படத்துக்கு நிஜ வில்லனாக ஷாரூக் கான் மல்லுக்கு நிற்கக் கூடாது என்று சின்னக் கவலையுடன் இருக்கிறது ஷங்கர் வட்டாரம். ஷங்கரின் 'முதல்வன்' இந்தி ரீ-மேக்கான 'நாயக்'கில் முதலில் ஷாரூக்தான் நடிப்பதாக இருந்தது.அது சாத்தியப்படாததால் 'ரோபோ'வில் ஷங்கருடன் இணைய ஆவலாக இருந்தார் ஷாரூக். ஆனால், சொல்லமுடியாத காரணங்களால் அதுவும் சாத்தியப்படவில்லை.

இப்போது எந்திரன் நிச்சயம் இந்தியில் டப் செய்யப்படும். அப்போது தன்னிடம் சொன்ன கதையின் தலைப்பான 'ரோபோ'வைப் பயன்படுத்த முடியாதபடி தனக்காகப் பதிந்து வைத்துக்கொண்டார் ஷாரூக். ரோபாட், மை ஹீரோ ரோபாட், மெய்ன் ஹூன் ரோபாட் என 9 ரோபாட் தலைப்புகளைப் பதிந்துவைத்திருக்கிறார் ஷாரூக். எந்திரன் ரிலீஸ் ஆவதற்குள் சட்டுபுட்டென்று ஒரு ஜாலி ரோபோ படத்தில் ஷாரூக் நடித்து டெம்போவைக்காலி செய்துவிடக் கூடாது என்பதும் ஷங்கரின் எதிர்பார்ப்பு!

அலட்டிக்கொள்ளாமல் 5 கிலோ எடை கூடித்தயாராகிவிட்டார் ரஜினி. எந்திரனுக்காக ஷங்கர் 25புதிய உதவி இயக்குநர்களை நியமித்துள்ளார். அதில் 'மோஸ்ட் வான்டட்' நபர் சௌந்தர்யா ரஜினிகாந்த்!
From: hamid on Sat Sep 13 8:38:36 2008.

Ethiranu veli varathukulla innum ethanai ethanai karpanaikkathaikaL vara pookuthoo
From: Hulkster on Sat Sep 13 10:04:04 2008.

Though none will know the story...the hero-villain thing is quite close though...how it is going to come is anybody's guess. I guess that is why he wanted kamal as kamal could pull off a villainic robot role easily. But SRK was abit confusing..i guess he wanted the movie to sell in bollywood. Now that thalaivar has a griphold of the market and he is the second best actor after kamal of his generation he should be gunning for this villainic robot role.
From: cm123 on Sat Sep 13 11:43:09 2008.

Nerd wrote:

cm123, avara nambALu dhAn. He will be on song once the trailer (full version) releases !!

Been reading en iniya iyanthirA. Matter scenes ellAm irukku, DD-la cut pannittAnga

nanum DD la parthiruken ..

Its a perfect story for rajini.. but it has lot of politics .. how they r going to take it is a big

I want it be a serious film on politics.. but defenitely they will take it as a high tech masala
From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Sep 13 12:32:54 2008.

I saw a poster for a telugu movie,called ullasanga uthsaahanga...its also very similar!Atleast SOL had a butterfly/moth.This movie poster has a flower only,and its way better also.

http://telugumovies-chowdary.blogspot.com/2008/06/wallpapers-of-ullasanga-uthsahanga.html
From: Dilbert on Sat Sep 13 23:33:15 2008.

Guys nice to see so many of you getting in to EFX mode.. nice.. good stuff. !!

From: Nerd on Sun Sep 14 2:15:48 2008.

omega wrote:

I think like most of his prior movies (Gentleman, Indian, Mudhalvan & Anniyan) Endhiran will also be dealing with social reformation/revolution etc etc. Scifi will be only for, setting it up differently (Jiginah works).

I feel this time around unlike BOSS, it would be a 100% Shankar film.
Paarppom, ennathaan edukkraarnu...

Not another reform movie, plis

Shankar's direction was at its best in B.O.Y.S. Would love to see him repeat that.

cm123 wrote:

nanum DD la parthiruken ..

Its a perfect story for rajini.. but it has lot of politics .. how they r going to take it is a big

You want him to play Ravi in that movie?? Sounds good but none of the robots was the main character in en iniya iyanthirA. The story should be new, but EII and meeNdum JeenO has given me an idea of what to expect. Should be one hell of a ride, given the fact that its shankar's dream project. I hope the movie surpasses its expectations. Could well be Rajini's last film.

From: VENKIRAJA on Sun Sep 14 5:02:59 2008.

[quote="Nerd"]

omega wrote:

cm123 wrote:

nanum DD la parthiruken ..

Its a perfect story for rajini.. but it has lot of politics .. how they r going to take it is a big

Am keen on this movie,because it is a dream venture with my idol's contribution.And is there any online streamable content of En Iniya Iyandhira?Nerd-How did you find sujatha's version?

From: dinesh2002 on Sun Sep 14 8:26:01 2008.

Robot' Rajini chases Aishwarya
- 13.09.2008

The minute a Rajini film pooja takes place, all sorts of story lines make their way into the press. Now that shooting for 'Endhiran' has started, one hears many a tale.

In 'Endhiran,' Rajini has a dual role. The story starts from the year 2020. Rajini is a famous scientist. His love interest is Aishwarya Rai. Rajini is given the responsibility of making robots that do men's work. With good intentions, Rajini evolves a robot. (It seems the robot is also played by Rajini)

To spoil Rajini's fame for having constructed the robot, the villain's men abduct it. When Rajini tries to retrieve it, he gets into another tangle.

Aishwarya Rai

The robot Rajini also starts to fall in love with Aishwarya Rai. Besotted by her, the robot Rajini starts to chase Aish. Using this to his advantage, the scientist Rajini, who induced the love craze of the robot, manages to bring the robot back under his control.

He sets right all the wrong changes made to the robot and emerges victorious. In brief, Rajini plays the hero and villain.

Hopefully Abhishek Bachchan will not object to 'Robot'!

http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13092008-4.shtml
From: Hulkster on Sun Sep 14 8:35:08 2008.

I have a feeling after this film rajini will pursue character roles. But that seems impossible as his fanfare wunt allow such a immediate drop down to minmal roles.
From: dinesh2002 on Mon Sep 15 8:34:45 2008.

Enthiren first song completed
By Moviebuzz | Monday, 15 September , 2008, 12:04

As reported by sify.com the shoot of Enthiren- The Robot, took place in Peru and Brazil.

Shankar had issued a press release prior to leaving Chennai saying he is shooting the film in USA, and conveniently forgot to mention the Peru and Brazil part of their itenary!

In fact, as per our sources the shoot of the first song in Peru and Brazil is over. The song had Rajini's graceful movements, as he danced with Aishwarya and the buzz is that he even did a Spanish salsa dance movement under choreographer Raju Sundaram.

After shooting the first song, Shankar is likely to fly to Hawai to shoot the second song for the film.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14758177

From: Nerd on Mon Sep 15 9:32:16 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

Am keen on this movie,because it is a dream venture with my idol's contribution.And is there any online streamable content of En Iniya Iyandhira?Nerd-How did you find sujatha's version?

I have the PDF. I don't think there is an online copy of the tele-serial.

The novel of course was way beyond its times. Hueristical search, learning software, big screen LCD TVs etc. The novel was written in 1986 btw

From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Sep 15 9:59:05 2008.

Nerd wrote:

VENKIRAJA wrote:

Am keen on this movie,because it is a dream venture with my idol's contribution.And is there any online streamable content of En Iniya Iyandhira?Nerd-How did you find sujatha's version?

I read the book,and the last thing I noticed was its first publication.The best thing is the optical illusion.I believe its gonna be the theme in the movie also.And if you notice,everyone are given two-letter names in the novel-ni-lA,jI-nO,ra-vi,etc.And now,yeah exactly Rajni is holding a rO-jA!And you all know who she is.

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Sep 15 10:44:10 2008.

Man vs Machine – The 'Endhiran' saga
IndiaGlitz [Monday, September 15, 2008]

'Sujatha' Rangarajan, a magnificent writer in the Tamil language showed his fascination for modernity with many of his works. The element of human life that is changing ever so rapidly thanks to technological advancements has been a subject of intense fascination for him.

The late writer had written a script with the core of having an antagonist in the form of a Robot. He had even thought of having Kamal Haasan play the role. But then the script has been lying around for a long time with no takers as the film would involve a whopping amount if it has to see the light of day with the right effect.

Along came a film director Shankar who had always made it a point to insist on Sujatha's talent in his films. After the huge success of 'Sivaji', Shankar was looked upon as a man who could churn out lavish films nationally. Sujatha Rangarajan's 'Robot' became a viable option when Sharukh Khan made public his desire to work with Shankar. The name 'Robot' was copyrighted by Shahrukh's production house Red Chilles. But then things fell apart as Shahrukh was not convinced totally with the project.

Rajinikanth-Shankar combo had worded wonders at the box office and people were thirsting to see the two come together for another project and so the superstar was roped in for 'Robot'. Then came Aishwarya Rai into the picture. Shooting has begun for this film that went through a name change to 'Endhiran'.

The ‘supposed’ story of ‘Endhiran’ has already surfaced and the following is probably what the film is all about.

The film is about a scientist, played by Rajini who lives about 200 years in the future. He is passionate about making robots that have the ability to rationalize things. Designed to help humanity the robots are themselves like humans with many emotions. One such robot (played by Rajini again) is tampered upon by people of evil intent. And so this robot lives a life of its own putting humanity at risk.

To boot to the mayhem this robot even falls in love with the scientist's girlfriend (played by Aishwarya Rai).

The film is expected to be released in the summer of 2010. The story does sound interesting, but then we'll have to wait and see if the balance between modernity and traditional human emotions exists.

Technical details are being worked out right now. Since the story was written by Sujatha a long time ago, the filmmakers have decided to add in the necessary updates. A team of about 250 people have been assigned the responsibility of researching these updates.

'We just would have needed one person in Sujatha to work on these updates. Since he is no more, we need 250 people to fill in for him', rues director Shankar.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/41535.html
From: thamiz on Mon Sep 15 11:05:22 2008.

From: thamiz on Mon Sep 15 11:15:00 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Enthiren first song completed
By Moviebuzz | Monday, 15 September , 2008, 12:04

As reported by sify.com the shoot of Enthiren- The Robot, took place in Peru and Brazil.

Shankar had issued a press release prior to leaving Chennai saying he is shooting the film in USA, and conveniently forgot to mention the Peru and Brazil part of their itenary!

In fact, as per our sources the shoot of the first song in Peru and Brazil is over. The song had Rajini's graceful movements, as he danced with Aishwarya and the buzz is that he even did a Spanish salsa dance movement under choreographer Raju Sundaram.

After shooting the first song, Shankar is likely to fly to Hawai to shoot the second song for the film.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14758177

So, one song completed!

From: villan007 on Mon Sep 15 11:35:50 2008.

Nerd wrote:

I have the PDF. I don't think there is an online copy of the tele-serial.

Nerd, can you upload the pdf in RS and post the link here ?
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 15 11:41:35 2008.

Shall PM. Do not want to encourage illegal sharing.
From: villan007 on Mon Sep 15 11:53:16 2008.

as you wish
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 15 11:54:29 2008.

Robot falling in louu is the last thing I want to see
From: Ramakrishna on Mon Sep 15 12:23:20 2008.

Nerd gaaru, naaki okka kaapi kaavali
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Sep 15 12:35:48 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Robot falling in louu is the last thing I want to see

Wall-E effect-A ?
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 15 13:02:53 2008.

RK: Only if you stop the gaaru thingi
PR: Have not seen Wall-E. The latest reports on robot's story and geno's character in EII suggest We can probably associate the four letter C word with wall-E and jeeno, but rajini
From: ajithfederer on Mon Sep 15 13:07:36 2008.

Aarambichdhu yaaru

Nerd wrote:

RK: Only if you stop the gaaru thingi

From: VENKIRAJA on Mon Sep 15 14:22:49 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Man vs Machine – The 'Endhiran' saga
IndiaGlitz [Monday, September 15, 2008]

'We just would have needed one person in Sujatha to work on these updates. Since he is no more, we need 250 people to fill in for him', rues director Shankar.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/41535.html

Sujatha's novel brief would be:
There is a futuristic nation,ruled by a technologically sound dictator called Sathya.

The country is in total control,like even the birth of a child/the approval to it depends on the Government.

There is a happy couple,who gets assent

for childbirth.On the same night,a stranger comes to their home,addresses himself as ravi and says that he's been alloted to stay there. :headscratch:
The husband goes to verify this from the government's information counter then,but never returns.

The stranger has a robot dog which is called Geeno!

.It interests the wife,and in turn becomes her pet.
Ravi,turns out to be a rebel,who wishes to help the lady by finding out where her husband went missing.She also joins the rebellion.
The story proceeds as Geeno helps Nila,(the girl)in throwing out the dictatorship and finding her husband back.

From: jaiganes on Mon Sep 15 16:44:11 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Sujatha's novel brief would be:
There is a futuristic nation,ruled by a technologically sound dictator called Sathya. Sad

The country is in total control,like even the birth of a child/the approval to it depends on the Government. Shocked

There is a happy couple,who gets assent Banging Head

The stranger has a robot dog which is called Geeno! Razz

And the big surprise is the person who is the dictator????

From: Dilbert on Mon Sep 15 22:41:53 2008.

ajithfederer wrote:

Aarambichdhu yaaru

Nerd wrote:

RK: Only if you stop the gaaru thingi

Nerd Garu .. this is bad.. ! meeru you shouldn't be talking like this you know.. hurting gulti sentiments .. just messing..

Back to Thanthiran.. !! Shankar... masala style written all over this stuff. Even in EFX movies..

5 Songs.. 6th Sound track theme songsamma ARR enbaadu.. mundru ezhuthu aadu.. Tamil isai.. ulaagen thalai ezhuthu. Man I have to tell you this is waste of pure talent . Atleast they can give him some better scope for trying .. some good BGM..

Saw Saroja.. shivaji dialogues.. where used for comedy scenes by permji.. man he is great..!

Nerd sir. Koncham robot inside scoop kudungoo sir.. !
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 15 23:09:19 2008.

Jeez bro, I am so not a gulti and I don't like me being labelled as one. No offense meant to the gulti clan! All becaaas a naansansss hubber

Robo scoop?? sooting enga nadakkudhunnu soundarya-kkE sariyA theriyalayaam. One thing is for sure, thalaivar is playing two roles, I am more looking forward to the scientiest than the robot caricature. And we can be assured that Robot will have the best spessal effects/graphics in an Indian movie

From: Dilbert on Mon Sep 15 23:31:45 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Jeez bro, I am so not a gulti and I don't like me being labelled as one. No offense meant to the gulti clan! All becaaas a naansansss hubber Hammer

Robo scoop?? sooting enga nadakkudhunnu soundarya-kkE sariyA theriyalayaam. One thing is for sure, thalaivar is playing two roles, I am more looking forward to the scientiest than the robot caricature. And we can be assured that Robot will have the best spessal effects/graphics in an Indian movie Smoke Smirk

I have heard this atleast for a dozen movies for some time now.. !! I am yet to see one which stands... out.. which stuns people like maturex!!

From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 16 1:44:10 2008.

jaiganes wrote:

VENKIRAJA wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Sujatha's novel brief would be:
There is a futuristic nation,ruled by a technologically sound dictator called Sathya. Sad

The country is in total control,like even the birth of a child/the approval to it depends on the Government. Shocked

There is a happy couple,who gets assent Banging Head

The stranger has a robot dog which is called Geeno! Razz

And the big surprise is the person who is the dictator????

And the way he ends the first part and begins the second!Whoa...and maybe the dog-like robot might be transformed into the Robot of this movie.Luckily rO-bO is also a two-letter name,as the citizens of that futuristic state have only two-letter names.

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Sep 16 1:48:22 2008.

I don't think 'Endhiran' is based on 'En Iniya Iyandhira'. Let's wait and see.
From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 16 1:58:21 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

I don't think 'Endhiran' is based on 'En Iniya Iyandhira'. Let's wait and see.

It might not be completely based on it,but I'm sure Shankar will take a few things of it.Like how he took "A's" climax for Anniyan-exactly the same way,or else.

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Sep 16 2:00:50 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

I don't think 'Endhiran' is based on 'En Iniya Iyandhira'. Let's wait and see.

It might not be completely based on it,but I'm sure Shankar will take a few things of it. Like how he took "A's" climax for Anniyan-exactly the same way,or else.

Agree. I don't get Anniyan climax connection

From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 16 2:21:41 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

VENKIRAJA wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

I don't think 'Endhiran' is based on 'En Iniya Iyandhira'. Let's wait and see.

It might not be completely based on it,but I'm sure Shankar will take a few things of it. Like how he took "A's" climax for Anniyan-exactly the same way,or else.

Agree. I don't get Anniyan climax connection Confused2

You have read 'A' right?The protagonist has this hallucination thing in the novel,Vikram has MPD in the movie.Both endings are the same,conceptually.

From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Sep 16 2:24:02 2008.

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 16 2:27:36 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Was Tell me your dreams made into a movie?And,was Iyandhira inspired by any English novel?Coming back to iyandhran,who else are inculded in the cast?Like,last time when Sivaji was kept in secret,some photos showing M.S.Baskar and Rajni in Central railway staton were leaked out.Likewise Solomon Paapaya,Manivannan and Raja were told that they play some role in the movie.Who is the comedian?Is there one?

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Sep 16 2:42:14 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Got it now

'Aah' padichu romba naalachu. I've almost forgot the story.

Venki, verumane 'A'-nu sonna enna-nu purinjukkaradhu

From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 16 3:49:10 2008.

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Got it now Very Happy

'Aah' padichu romba naalachu. I've almost forgot the story.

Venki, verumane 'A'-nu sonna enna-nu purinjukkaradhu Twisted Evil

nAn tamiz typepad-la adikaRa mAthiri nenachikittEn!

From: dinesh2002 on Tue Sep 16 7:49:04 2008.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Yes... ?? Speaking!

From: HonestRaj on Tue Sep 16 12:30:58 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Yes... ?? Speaking! Laughing

sorry!!! wrong number

From: dinesh2002 on Tue Sep 16 21:42:29 2008.

HonestRaj wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

LM, in "Aah" the protagonist (Dinesh ?) pretends he has conquered his demons and is on his way to joining back into civil society. But actually his 'demons' have only become subtle.
Same in Anniyan.

Yes... ?? Speaking! Laughing

sorry!!! wrong number Razz

From: Nerd on Tue Sep 16 21:53:42 2008.

Aishwarya Rai hikes her price to a throbbing six crores!
Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, Sept 15: Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai has hiked her price to a throbbing six crores per movie. The ace actress has pocketed home a bomb of money for her Tamil movie �Enthiram� opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth.

According to reports, the Bachchan bahurani was granted such a huge amount by the producers, after she agreed to work in the flick in spite of being heavily tied up in lieu of the fact that as she had in the past (due to indispensable reasons) turned down two projects with Rajini and was very guilty of it.

Thus, the breathtaking beauty impressed the producers with her commitment and forced them to meet her market demands. With this monetary hike, Rai will be in the league of Bollywood�s highest paid actresses which also includes- Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

Wonder, what hubby Abhishek has to say about the newest development in his ladylove�s life? As for now, let us leave him alone to count the money!

http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=469344&sid=ENT&ssid=1

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sangar-ukku oru 10C, Rajinikku oru 20C. So ~35C in salary alone. S Productions can produce about 15-20 movies with this amount

From: Dilbert on Wed Sep 17 21:15:56 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Aishwarya Rai hikes her price to a throbbing six crores!
Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, Sept 15: Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai has hiked her price to a throbbing six crores per movie. The ace actress has pocketed home a bomb of money for her Tamil movie �Enthiram� opposite Tamil superstar Rajinikanth.

According to reports, the Bachchan bahurani was granted such a huge amount by the producers, after she agreed to work in the flick in spite of being heavily tied up in lieu of the fact that as she had in the past (due to indispensable reasons) turned down two projects with Rajini and was very guilty of it.

Thus, the breathtaking beauty impressed the producers with her commitment and forced them to meet her market demands. With this monetary hike, Rai will be in the league of Bollywood�s highest paid actresses which also includes- Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

Wonder, what hubby Abhishek has to say about the newest development in his ladylove�s life? As for now, let us leave him alone to count the money!

http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=469344&sid=ENT&ssid=1

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sangar-ukku oru 10C, Rajinikku oru 20C. So ~35C in salary alone. S Productions can produce about 15-20 movies with this amount Razz

Nerd Sir..
Its a total waste of another .. 150C India is not ready for a desi style of EFX period. either they make fun of it. or they crib its not up to International Standards..

Again guys .. its just my opinion .. Lets hope some better product comes out !

From: rookie007 on Thu Sep 18 1:15:50 2008.

M Night Shyamalam IN Endhiran ?

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/special-news/endhiran-18-09-08.html

From: omega on Thu Sep 18 5:09:03 2008.

Nerd wrote:

With this high budget (huge pay scale), I am not sure how much the returns are going to be. Sounds too risky. Hope they have a script that appeals a huge base...

From: directhit on Thu Sep 18 5:21:29 2008.

ayasvaryavukku 6 kodi romba adhigam
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 18 9:18:55 2008.

ennadhu syaamalanA? He doesn't deserve to be a part of this prestigious project
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Sep 18 9:19:56 2008.

Nerd wrote:

ennadhu syaamalanA? He doesn't deserve to be a part of this prestigious project
From: Raghu on Thu Sep 18 9:35:18 2008.

directhit wrote:

ayasvaryavukku 6 kodi romba adhigam

Exactly
From: thamiz on Thu Sep 18 10:15:31 2008.

Nerd wrote:

ennadhu syaamalanA? He doesn't deserve to be a part of this prestigious project

Why is that nerd?!

Is that bcos it is shankar's dream project?
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 18 10:22:05 2008.

Jeez thamiz I was just kidding. That piece of news must be a lie. MNS won't be interested and Shankar wudnt want him either. He is now working with an IIT professor I think. Also, MNS has simply lost it, nobody looks forward to his next
From: thamiz on Thu Sep 18 11:07:34 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Also, MNS has simply lost it, nobody looks forward to his next

Really?!

Well, everybody runs out of ideas after a while it seems!

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 2:51:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Jeez thamiz I was just kidding. That piece of news must be a lie. MNS won't be interested and Shankar wudnt want him either. He is now working with an IIT professor I think. Also, MNS has simply lost it, nobody looks forward to his next Laughing

Wicked, too much, three much

From: Anban on Fri Sep 19 3:14:47 2008.

Wow, I never knew that Shankar had/has more than MNS in his head
From: NOV on Fri Sep 19 3:17:36 2008.

well, I guess this time I will go with Shankar.

anyone saw the last MNS movie?
From: Vivasaayi on Fri Sep 19 5:42:15 2008.

NOV wrote:

1.well, I guess this time I will go with Shankar.

2.anyone saw the last MNS movie?

1.when dint u?

2.ohhhh...compared with shankars last movie huh!!!...rightu

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 8:41:41 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Wicked, too much, three much Laughing

What's funny

And if I start laughing at some of the posts from your gang in your thread, it would have taken 20 avatharams by now.

I was just making fun of BW for God's sakes!!!

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 10:58:23 2008.

Nerd wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Wicked, too much, three much Laughing

What's funny Confused2

And if I start laughing at some of the posts from your gang in your thread, it would have taken 20 avatharams by now.

Like what? Hrithik Roshan's physique is nothing compared to S.star's??

Nerd wrote:

I was just making fun of BW for God's sakes!!!

Bolded sentences-kum BW kum enna sambandham

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 10:59:39 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

NOV wrote:

1.well, I guess this time I will go with Shankar.

2.anyone saw the last MNS movie? Shaking With Fear

1.when dint u? Rolling Eyes

2.ohhhh...compared with shankars last movie huh!!!...rightu Laughing

From: NOV on Fri Sep 19 11:09:22 2008.

I've never admired Sivaji (the film) and understand that Shankar had to make compromises.

But why prolong this MNS comparison unnecesarily?
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 11:11:18 2008.

1. There were better comedies there
2. Sambandham illa, but even the bolder statements can be interpreted in multiple ways. Eggjmpul - if I say I wudnt want to do a thing it may be because 1. I am scared of it 2. I think its dumb 3. I think its a futile exercise.
3. On bolded #2, thats a freakin fact!
4. Conveniently not bolding other parts of that post -
5. I want to get back to robot
From: NOV on Fri Sep 19 11:15:23 2008.

Nerd wrote:

I want to get back to robot

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:15:28 2008.

Nerd wrote:

1. There were better comedies there
2. Sambandham illa, but even the bolder statements can be interpreted in multiple ways. Eggjmpul - if I say I wudnt want to do a thing it may be because 1. I am scared of it 2. I think its dumb 3. I think its a futile exercise.
3. On bolded #2, thats a freakin fact!
4. Conveniently not bolding other parts of that post - LOL

5. I want to get back to robot Wave

Before everyone gets back to Robot my last bit:

2. Taken
3/4. Not conveniently, but intentionally. That was to underscore the irony of the mention of some director "losing it" in Shankar's thread

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 11:26:28 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Nerd wrote:

5. I want to get back to robot Wave

Before everyone gets back to Robot my last bit:

2. Taken
3/4. Not conveniently, but intentionally. That was to underscore the irony of the mention of some director "losing it" in Shankar's thread

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga.....

From: hamid on Fri Sep 19 11:28:33 2008.

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga.....

ithellaam arasiyalla sakajam..vidungka cm.
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 11:30:00 2008.

OK, one last post: gentleman - the BOSS is not such a big fall when compared with 6th sense to the happening
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:31:57 2008.

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga.....

Kumbakonam saaar,
adhellam vidunga.. Robot Kamal thookki kadasunadhu.. adhula S.star nadikkaraaru.. adhukku inna nu sollreenga?
[Kuselan hit nu comedy pannadha vida sirappa edhirparkiren]

And hamid,
any other comedy articles?
From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 11:34:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

OK, one last post: gentleman - the BOSS is not such a big fall when compared with 6th sense to the happening

Enna Nerd eppadi sollitinga shankar ellam oru directora avarukku poi ippadi support panringa

avaru evvalavu mattamana padangalellam eduthirukkar .. national award vangi thantha Indian ulpada

From: hamid on Fri Sep 19 11:38:38 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga..... Laughing

Kumbakonam saaar,
adhellam vidunga.. Robot Kamal thookki kadasunadhu..

i think it is totally unnecessary... dragging for a fight.. ok..carry on..

From: Anban on Fri Sep 19 11:40:59 2008.

cm123 wrote:

Nerd wrote:

OK, one last post: gentleman - the BOSS is not such a big fall when compared with 6th sense to the happening Shaking With Fear

Enna Nerd eppadi sollitinga shankar ellam oru directora avarukku poi ippadi support panringa

avaru evvalavu mattamana padangalellam eduthirukkar .. national award vangi thantha Indian ulpada

see, If Kamal was acting in ROBOT and they started the shoot with 2 songs abroad, desperately wanting to make full use of Aish's callsheet, then we wud be disappointed.

Cant u see so many complaints in the Dasa/Marmayogi thread??

From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 11:44:15 2008.

Anban, why dont you'll get into your head that we dont have reputation to live upto Rajini's last 20(??) movies and all Shankar's movies are commercial movies onnnly, whats your problem if we shoot the songs first??

Aanaa neenga apdiyA? All periyavAs

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:44:30 2008.

hamid wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga..... Laughing

Kumbakonam saaar,
adhellam vidunga.. Robot Kamal thookki kadasunadhu..

i think it is totally unnecessary... dragging for a fight.. ok..carry on..

English theriyama cm123 lol icon ellam pottu oru blade post pannaare.. adhukku reply vera panneenga???

From: hamid on Fri Sep 19 11:46:40 2008.

CR,

what cm said was u'll change your language.. nothing was said wrong abt Kamal.

hope you may not understand..

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:47:20 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Anban, why dont you'll get into your head that we dont have reputation to live upto Confused2

Rajini's last 20(??) movies and all Shankar's movies are commercial movies onnnly, whats your problem if we shoot the songs first??

Rajinikanth's classic Kuselan appadi nu scientist periyava ellam sonnaale

From: Anban on Fri Sep 19 11:47:38 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Anban, why dont you'll get into your head that we dont have reputation to live upto Confused2

Rajini's last 20(??) movies and all Shankar's movies are commercial movies onnnly, whats your problem if we shoot the songs first??

Aanaa neenga apdiyA? All periyavAs Shaking With Fear

My Head is clear. Btw, i never said anything against Robot here. Read my post again. I dont know have a problem with whatever that happens wrt ROBOT

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:51:09 2008.

hamid wrote:

CR,

what cm said was u'll change your language.. nothing was said wrong abt Kamal.

hope you may not understand..

Which was totally irrelevant to what i had posted and which is why i said cm123 had made a blade post without understanding. I was talking about MNS and Shankar's ability/skill

From: hamid on Fri Sep 19 11:53:09 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

hamid wrote:

CR,

what cm said was u'll change your language.. nothing was said wrong abt Kamal.

hope you may not understand..

Which was totally irrelevant to what i had posted and which is why i said cm123 had made a blade post without understanding. I was talking about MNS and Shankar's ability/skill

seems I was right

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:55:26 2008.

Hamid,
Since you have severe problems with English, tamil la solren..

naan Nerd ku reply pannadhu MNS pathiyum, Shankarin thiranai pathiyum.. Robot-vai pathi alla.. appadi irukkumbodhu cm123, Robot la Kamal nadichirundha naanga enna solluvom nu kelvi ezhuppuvadhu abathham..
idhukku melayum puriyalenna i wont be surprised..

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 11:57:01 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

hamid wrote:

CR,

what cm said was u'll change your language.. nothing was said wrong abt Kamal.

hope you may not understand..

Which was totally irrelevant to what i had posted and which is why i said cm123 had made a blade post without understanding. I was talking about MNS and Shankar's ability/skill

mudiyala

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:58:16 2008.

mudiyalaya? paavam
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 11:58:19 2008.

Shall we put an end to this??!!

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 11:59:07 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

hamid wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga..... Laughing

Kumbakonam saaar,
adhellam vidunga.. Robot Kamal thookki kadasunadhu..

i think it is totally unnecessary... dragging for a fight.. ok..carry on..

English theriyama cm123 lol icon ellam pottu oru blade post pannaare.. adhukku reply vera panneenga???

konjam english sollithangalen please.........

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 19 11:59:27 2008.

If Kumbakonam cm123 Sir permits!

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 12:02:08 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Hamid,
Since you have severe problems with English, tamil la solren..

naan Nerd ku reply pannadhu MNS pathiyum, Shankarin thiranai pathiyum.. Robot-vai pathi alla.. appadi irukkumbodhu cm123, Robot la Kamal nadichirundha naanga enna solluvom nu kelvi ezhuppuvadhu abathham..
idhukku melayum puriyalenna i wont be surprised.. LOL

robotla kamal nadichiruntha they will deliver world class product MNS ellam oru alannnnu nengalum solliirupinga appadinnuthan nanum sonnen .. ethula ungalukku eppadi english lang problem vanthathu?

From: cm123 on Fri Sep 19 12:10:53 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

If Kumbakonam cm123 Sir permits!

yes I am from Kumbakonam what for u .. ?
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 19 12:12:27 2008.

CM'nA freeyA vidunga
From: Vivasaayi on Sat Sep 20 1:13:03 2008.

NOV wrote:

I've never admired Sivaji (the film) and understand that Shankar had to make compromises.

But why prolong this MNS comparison unnecesarily?

u only said u will go with shankar by the last film of mns as yardstick

neengathana first compare panneenga
From: Vivasaayi on Sat Sep 20 1:14:39 2008.

anyway,

aisvarya raiku 6 crore romba overu

aiswarya rai irundhathan padatha tamilnaatu karainga papaingala!...

but she wouldnt look too young ..which will make her a nice pair with rajni..a matured pair.

From: Dilbert on Sat Sep 20 3:24:17 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

anyway,

aisvarya raiku 6 crore romba overu

aiswarya rai irundhathan padatha tamilnaatu karainga papaingala!...

but she wouldnt look too young ..which will make her a nice pair with rajni..a matured pair.

lol

umm paapom

From: Raghu on Sat Sep 20 4:11:07 2008.

what is MNS?
From: omega on Sat Sep 20 5:40:14 2008.

Raghu wrote:

what is MNS?

Manoj Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense fame) - Hollywood Director (Mallu!!)
From: Vivasaayi on Sat Sep 20 5:57:30 2008.

omega wrote:

Raghu wrote:

what is MNS?

Manoj Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense fame) - Hollywood Director (Mallu!!)

a pondichery guy
From: omega on Sat Sep 20 6:04:56 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

omega wrote:

Raghu wrote:

what is MNS?

Manoj Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense fame) - Hollywood Director (Mallu!!)

a pondichery guy

Oh!.....Thanks
From: hamid on Sat Sep 20 6:19:45 2008.

எந்திரன்: ஹவாயில் இரண்டாவது டூயட்!

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2008/09/20-rajini-aish-second-duet-in-hawaii.html
From: NOV on Sat Sep 20 10:35:13 2008.

adhaanE, I know that he is tamil.

From: Dilbert on Sat Sep 20 11:19:38 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

cm123 wrote:

ithuve kamal robotla nadika arambichiruntha nenga ennavellam sooluvinga..... Laughing

Kumbakonam saaar,
adhellam vidunga.. Robot Kamal thookki kadasunadhu.. adhula S.star nadikkaraaru.. adhukku inna nu sollreenga?
[Kuselan hit nu comedy pannadha vida sirappa edhirparkiren]
And hamid,
any other comedy articles? LOL

dude .. Kuselan - was a good movie.. give me a brake.. If people can't accept Non-Masala type movies..its a problem period.

And you guys were the same people who were cribbing during Shivaji release that people should give more importance to class movies and not.. mass ones ! Movies released subsequent including 10A is a Class movie ? huh??

However I do agree with you on one point is.. When great mighty kamal sir rejected robo script few years back .. S* doing the same script..now is kind of a challenging task.. (We can't minus the amazing makeup ablity of kamal sir , it would have been definitely a plus for a EFX movie like Robo they would have saved a lot in production cost.)

Every task on this earth, has its owner's name written from Day 1. Robo is destined for S* Lets see what he does with it.. !

From: dinesh2002 on Mon Sep 22 5:57:11 2008.

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

From: SoftSword on Mon Sep 22 6:48:47 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

wow...
thalaivar looks awesome....

From: omega on Mon Sep 22 6:53:16 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

I don't think, this is real.....

From: sakthii on Mon Sep 22 7:37:06 2008.

omega wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

I don't think, this is real.....

aarabichutaangala.. inime thalaivara niraya fancy dressla paarkalam..

From: directhit on Mon Sep 22 8:31:39 2008.

wow, SS looks sooo good - aish

From: Nerd on Mon Sep 22 10:01:08 2008.

omega wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

I don't think, this is real.....

They look real!

Thalaivar piNNRApla. New wig + beard

Think this is the scientist role, sooberabbu!!

From: Mahen on Mon Sep 22 10:25:13 2008.

omega wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

I don't think, this is real.....

Genuine pics for sure...Shankar is gona be pissed is he sees the leaked pics

From: thamiz on Mon Sep 22 10:38:20 2008.

Nerd wrote:

omega wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1547408#1547408

I don't think, this is real.....

They look real!

Thalaivar piNNRApla. New wig + beard Bow

Think this is the scientist role, sooberabbu!!

Jeez!! They really rock!

From: jumbo on Mon Sep 22 11:10:34 2008.

super pictures.
From: Anban on Mon Sep 22 11:22:44 2008.

hmm again it got leaked. I feel that this is Sankar's way of hyping the movie.
From: Vivasaayi on Mon Sep 22 11:25:55 2008.

it seems to be a colorful song...aish ...soobarabu
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 22 11:38:20 2008.

Shankar only leaks songs purposefully. Remo of annuyan and three songs from the BOSS were leaked before the release. The Spain video of oru koodai wasnt released by Shankar. These set of stills are captured by a fan, looks very much like it!
From: Poornima on Mon Sep 22 11:46:25 2008.

the second still rocks. both of them look really cool. looks like one trademark shankar larger-than-life song. will wait for more leaked pix from the hawai shoot
From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Sep 22 11:49:47 2008.

The rugged-looking Rajini looks real! The 2nd still looks great...
From: thamiz on Mon Sep 22 12:04:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Shankar only leaks songs purposefully.

He must be very smart if he does so!
From: joe on Mon Sep 22 12:57:19 2008.

Rajini -Aisu Stills
http://idlyvadai.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post_6811.html
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 22 14:27:47 2008.

Five pics here, the fifth one proves the *authenticity*
http://www.smubla.com/albcast/?key=59000c889fb6e160ab066928912485d8
From: Anban on Mon Sep 22 14:55:01 2008.

etho aishwarya rai fan velaya kaamichurukkaan pola
From: nickraman on Mon Sep 22 22:28:23 2008.

Anban wrote:

etho aishwarya rai fan velaya kaamichurukkaan pola
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 22 22:35:48 2008.

nickraman wrote:

Anban wrote:

etho aishwarya rai fan velaya kaamichurukkaan pola

This is the best you could come up to make sure your posts *stay* in this thread

Aishwarya Rai is more popular than Rajini any day. Perhaps she is the most popular Indian woman now
From: dinesh2002 on Tue Sep 23 0:22:34 2008.

Aishu looks AWEEEEESSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEEEEE !!! cant wait to see her on screen for a Tamil film... its been 8 years since she showered me with her presence in Tamil!! ... she looks so slim and beautiful..... Ulaga Azhagiya naa Aishu thaan....
From: sarna_blr on Tue Sep 23 0:33:34 2008.

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

" Baabaa kichchu kichchu thaa " still maadhiri irukku mainly the 1st one

From: SoftSword on Tue Sep 23 1:41:44 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

" Baabaa kichchu kichchu thaa " still maadhiri irukku Rolling Eyes

mainly the 1st one Twisted Evil

u r blesses with a great brain man!!

From: sarna_blr on Tue Sep 23 1:48:13 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

" Baabaa kichchu kichchu thaa " still maadhiri irukku Rolling Eyes

mainly the 1st one Twisted Evil

u r blesses with a great brain man!!

yEhdaavudhu thitturadhunaa thamizh'layE thittunga

thalaivar nikkura vidham, paakkura style, kayya vachchirukkura thEjus ellaamE baba kichchu thaa song'a gnaabagappaduththudhu

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg innoru dhadava vEnumnaa paarunga No Teeth

PS>... indha post'a delete pannidaadheenga paa Devil

From: SoftSword on Tue Sep 23 2:13:14 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

Guess_Me wrote:

Stills from Endhiran song shoot in Peru

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8271/untitled2sx1.jpg

" Baabaa kichchu kichchu thaa " still maadhiri irukku Rolling Eyes

mainly the 1st one Twisted Evil

u r blesses with a great brain man!!

yEhdaavudhu thitturadhunaa thamizh'layE thittunga Twisted Evil

thalaivar nikkura vidham, paakkura style, kayya vachchirukkura thEjus ellaamE baba kichchu thaa song'a gnaabagappaduththudhu Razz

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1974/ashpc2.jpg innoru dhadava vEnumnaa paarunga No Teeth

PS>... indha post'a delete pannidaadheenga paa Devil

adhu yaenna.... baba songla nadichadhum thalaivar dhaan...

From: hamid on Tue Sep 23 2:19:30 2008.

Rajini and Aish r looking gr8..
From: omega on Tue Sep 23 6:50:15 2008.

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location (hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

From: Raghu on Tue Sep 23 8:11:54 2008.

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Exactly!!

Er isn't Aish same height as SS?, i mean she is tall... how tall is SS??? around 5 feet 9 inches??

From: sarna_blr on Tue Sep 23 8:17:06 2008.

Raghu wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Exactly!!

Er isn't Aish same height as SS?, i mean she is tall... how tall is SS??? around 5 feet 9 inches??

evvalavu weight'nu maattum theriyum

just 50 kg

From: Raghu on Tue Sep 23 8:19:24 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

Raghu wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Exactly!!

Er isn't Aish same height as SS?, i mean she is tall... how tall is SS??? around 5 feet 9 inches??

evvalavu weight'nu maattum theriyum Tongue Out

just 50 kg Boo

ahaa, aarambichutangappa aarambichutanga

From: thamiz on Tue Sep 23 9:19:47 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Aishu looks AWEEEEESSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMEEEEEEEE !!!

yes, She does look very attractive!

From: Nerd on Tue Sep 23 9:22:44 2008.

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

I just lub rajini's looks. He looks matured, rugged and tough. I m particularly impressed by his new hairstyle

And remember this is just some low quality pic from a cheap camera, I m sure the originals would look 100x better than these.

From: Mahen on Tue Sep 23 9:23:36 2008.

Raghu wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Exactly!!

Er isn't Aish same height as SS?, i mean she is tall... how tall is SS??? around 5 feet 9 inches??

Aish is 5ft 7inc..The shortest beauty queen...Rajni is abt 5ft 10inc

From: Mahen on Tue Sep 23 9:25:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

I just lub rajini's looks. He looks matured, rugged and tough. I m particularly impressed by his new hairstyle Cool

And remember this is just some low quality pic from a cheap camera, I m sure the originals would look 100x better than these.

From: Mahen on Tue Sep 23 9:44:08 2008.

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Have u been to that place?Thats the new 7 wonders of the world..

Breathtaking..
http://www.rediscovermachupicchu.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Peru_Machu_Picchu_Sunrise.jpg

From: VENKIRAJA on Tue Sep 23 9:46:20 2008.

Mahen wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Have u been to that place?Thats the new 7 wonders of the world..

Breathtaking..
http://www.rediscovermachupicchu.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Peru_Machu_Picchu_Sunrise.jpg

Christ-the redeemer is the new one.Machu Pichu is in the list of ancient wonders I believe.

From: Mahen on Tue Sep 23 9:51:41 2008.

VENKIRAJA wrote:

Mahen wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

Have u been to that place?Thats the new 7 wonders of the world..

Breathtaking..
http://www.rediscovermachupicchu.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Peru_Machu_Picchu_Sunrise.jpg

Christ-the redeemer is the new one.Machu Pichu is in the list of ancient wonders I believe.

yeah..what i meant was Machu Pichu is one of the 7 wonders

From: Raghu on Tue Sep 23 10:23:51 2008.

I dont think SS is 5, 10, cos Kamal ji looks short, but when SS and Kaml ji stands together they look the same height. may b SS's slimness make him looks taller, but i dont think SS would look much taller that Aish

any way, i always wanted to how tall ss was
From: jaaze on Tue Sep 23 12:04:19 2008.

who's the girl(?) posing for the 5th picture?
looks familiar (acted in movie)
and perhaps the leak was from her side
From: Nerd on Tue Sep 23 12:07:43 2008.

jaaze wrote:

who's the girl(?) posing for the 5th picture?
looks familiar (acted in movie)
and perhaps the leak was from her side

What Thats some random Latin American chick
From: jaaze on Tue Sep 23 12:16:05 2008.

really?
looked like an indian to me..
From: jaaze on Tue Sep 23 12:17:51 2008.

shankar was particular in holding the shoot in places where Rajini would not be known that much..
he had possibly neglected the fame of Miss World..

From: dinesh2002 on Tue Sep 23 12:19:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

omega wrote:

I honestly don't like Rajini's look in this still. I was hoping this to be fake. Costume for Rajini looks horrible. Location Embarassed

(hope it looks great from the angles it is captured).

I just lub rajini's looks. He looks matured, rugged and tough. I m particularly impressed by his new hairstyle Cool

And remember this is just some low quality pic from a cheap camera, I m sure the originals would look 100x better than these.

.... paavam the person took the snaps for us and u said like this

From: Dilbert on Tue Sep 23 21:19:01 2008.

Nerd wrote:

nickraman wrote:

Anban wrote:

etho aishwarya rai fan velaya kaamichurukkaan pola

This is the best you could come up to make sure your posts *stay* in this thread Laughing

Aishwarya Rai is more popular than Rajini any day. Perhaps she is the most popular Indian woman now Cool

! oru stillkeava.?..

>>Rajni<<<<>>>Looks<<<<<DIFFERENT>> its was not mind blowing..

From: Nerd on Tue Sep 23 21:21:57 2008.

Dilb bro,
NO, I am not a fan of aisuwariya. I used to be (in her iruvar/Jeans days, not anymore). What I said is true. She was there on David Letterman/Oprah Winfrey not so long ago. I mean there is nothing to explain in that statement!!!
From: Nerd on Tue Sep 23 21:25:02 2008.

Dailythanthi news item on the stills
http://i35.tinypic.com/2v0ken9.jpg
From: Raghu on Wed Sep 24 11:02:36 2008.

If Shanker does decide to bring in some comedians, I feel vivek would be the best choice for this movie
From: Anban on Wed Sep 24 11:15:00 2008.

Raghu wrote:

If Shanker does decide to bring in some comedians, I feel vivek would be the best choice for this movie
science fiction padamnu oorukkulla pesikiraangappa..

From: HonestRaj on Wed Sep 24 11:19:59 2008.

Anban wrote:

Raghu wrote:

If Shanker does decide to bring in some comedians, I feel vivek would be the best choice for this movie Razz

science fiction padamnu oorukkulla pesikiraangappa..

comedy robot... like hero robot, villain robot etc.

From: jaaze on Wed Sep 24 11:54:24 2008.

HonestRaj wrote:

Anban wrote:

Raghu wrote:

If Shanker does decide to bring in some comedians, I feel vivek would be the best choice for this movie Razz

science fiction padamnu oorukkulla pesikiraangappa..

comedy robot... like hero robot, villain robot etc.

cant wait to see the vivek robot go 'escaaape!'

From: rookie007 on Wed Sep 24 14:42:42 2008.

Aishwarya and Rajini dance arm-in-arm at world heritage site !!!!!

Spicezee Bureau

Mumbai, Sept 24: What happens when super-duper star Rajinikanth and world’s most beautiful woman, Aishwarya Rai dance arm-in-arm? Obviously, an unprecedented visual treat! Yes, recently the awesome-twosome shot an amazing dance sequence for their forthcoming film ‘Robot’. The lady was seen wearing ostrich feathers and her Rajini sir was at his stylish best. The spicy song sequence was shot at the UNESCO declared world famous heritage site - Machu Pichhu in Peru and the film went on to become the first ever shot there. Wow!

‘Robot’, one of the most promising movies of 2008, has been in news for more than one reason. Earlier, Shah Rukh had to star in the film but due to 'creative differences' with dirtector Shankar, he opted out. In walked the ‘baap’ of all superstars – the one and only Rajinikanth. After some hussle and tussle between SRK and director Shankar, the film was renamed as Enthiram. Grapevine also has it that Shankar will be shooting for his film in other exotic locales like South America, too.

The film is to be produced by Ayngaran and Eros International. AR Rahman has been roped in for music. This will be the second film for Ash under Shankar's direction after 'Jeans'.

Earlier, in an interview to a news daily, Aishwarya talked in glowing details about the Tamil superstar, “Rajini Sir is such a wonderful human being. He has been so close to the family, too. I am glad and honoured to be working with him."

When asked about heroines getting sidelined in a Rajini film, Aishwarya refuted the claim, "I don't think it's a fair statement. You can't but be fascinated by this phenomenon called Rajini sir. He is so super-fascinating and intriguing to his audience. I don't think it's a deliberate attempt by any director to sideline any actor/character working along with him."

Hubby Abhishek, do we smell something burning? As for us, we can’t help but wait eagerly to see the fascinating pair onscreen!

http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=471661&sid=ENT&ssid=1
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 25 9:45:22 2008.

There are some useful posts in the digression thread. Especially the last 5-6
From: Thalafanz on Thu Sep 25 9:53:21 2008.

A fan's work

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-6LIH06eSu_U/robo_or_robot_or_yantram_trailer_thala_rajni_rocks_again/
From: Dilbert on Thu Sep 25 14:11:44 2008.

Nerd wrote:

There are some useful posts in the digression thread. Especially the last 5-6

Even I am trying to level best for last 3 yrs to complete alteast 500 posts.. Mods.. should show some mercy on us..

From: thamiz on Thu Sep 25 18:07:08 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

There are some useful posts in the digression thread. Especially the last 5-6 Sigh2

Even I am trying to level best for last 3 yrs to complete alteast 500 posts.. Sad

Mods.. should show some mercy on us.. Sad

It is not the # posts, dilbert! So, dont worry!

From: thamiz on Thu Sep 25 18:08:04 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Dailythanthi news item on the stills
http://i35.tinypic.com/2v0ken9.jpg

They also give the "stolen" stills "officially"?
From: NOV on Thu Sep 25 19:56:27 2008.

Nerd wrote:

There are some useful posts in the digression thread. Especially the last 5-6
better now?
From: Nerd on Thu Sep 25 20:04:29 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Dailythanthi news item on the stills
http://i35.tinypic.com/2v0ken9.jpg

They also give the "stolen" stills "officially"?

Thamiz, it was there in all the dailies yesterday. BW and a few other websites are carrying those stills, stolen stills rather

NOV, thanks a bunch

From: ajithfederer on Thu Sep 25 20:08:51 2008.

The what. You are here only for a year and a half as of now Laughing

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

There are some useful posts in the digression thread. Especially the last 5-6 Sigh2

Even I am trying to level best for last 3 yrs to complete alteast 500 posts.. Sad

Mods.. should show some mercy on us.. Sad

From: rookie007 on Fri Sep 26 10:23:13 2008.

Enthiran: Aishwarya Bachchan on call for 200 days
Director Shankar’s magnum opus, Enthiran, formerly called Robot, has been in the news ever since its announcement. The unit has flown to the Americas for the first schedule of shooting.

Pulling out all stops to make this a great movie, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been taken as the heroine for a remuneration of Rs. 6 crores! For this breathtaking sum, (a figure which even most South Indian heroes are yet to achieve) the green-eyed beauty’s call-sheet has been commandeered for almost a year, 200 days to be precise. She has been so busy with this project that her absence at the music launch of Drona, starring hubby Abhishek Bachchan, was conspicuous.

In fact, she has not even been able to spend time with her ailing father as the cast and crew of Enthiram was busy hoping from South America to North America on a whirlwind shooting schedule. A couple of important scenes plus two mind-blowing songs were shot among the picturesque beauty of the grand old Mayan ruins at Machu Pichu.

Enthiram also has the proud distinction of getting Rajni to gain 5 kgs for his role as a lovestruck robot. This truly epic production has 25 assistant directors, including Soundarya Rajinikanth.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Enthiran_Aishwarya_Bachchan_call_200_days_18906.html
From: Raghu on Fri Sep 26 10:37:58 2008.

Yabba

Summa Athiruthappa

BTW,

Has any1 seen or read the book 'The Name is Rajnikanth' by Dr.Gayathri??
From: hamid on Fri Sep 26 10:42:56 2008.

Raghu wrote:

Yabba

Summa Athiruthappa

BTW,

Has any1 seen or read the book 'The Name is Rajnikanth' by Dr.Gayathri??

Raghu,

I have seen it
From: Raghu on Fri Sep 26 11:21:46 2008.

hamid wrote:

Raghu wrote:

Yabba

Summa Athiruthappa

BTW,

Has any1 seen or read the book 'The Name is Rajnikanth' by Dr.Gayathri??

Raghu,

I have seen it

Hamid

I never ever read books, (except religious book) but I really want to read this book as it is about the Most Phenomenal entertainment ICON in Indian history and Rajni sir is Sagittarius like me, we have extremely similar views about Philosophies of life
From: hamid on Fri Sep 26 11:36:07 2008.

Raghu,

I havent read it.. have seen it in many shops though..
From: Raghu on Fri Sep 26 11:43:29 2008.

hamid wrote:

Raghu,

I havent read it.. have seen it in many shops though..

Cant find it any where in London or UK
From: thamiz on Fri Sep 26 13:23:58 2008.

Raghu wrote:

hamid wrote:

Raghu,

I havent read it.. have seen it in many shops though..

Cant find it any where in London or UK

Really Raghu?!
From: Dilbert on Fri Sep 26 23:26:46 2008.

Raghu wrote:

hamid wrote:

Raghu,

I havent read it.. have seen it in many shops though..

Cant find it any where in London or UK

Raghu sir, I got mine from India. ! Its nice book to have as part of the collection..!

There is huge difference between

S* - Rajinikanth v/s Simple man Rajini v/s Confused Politican Rajini.

This book doesn't clear the difference its more like a preview.. of things to come
____________________________________________________

Coming back to POGO (oops I am sorry Nerd Bro.. corrected me its called ROBO) This is the only movie best of my knowledge where in a rajini movie .. rajini is sidelined.. &.. the Lead Lady's.. Callsheet Dates .. takes frontline. it is :shock:ing I only hope they don't end up with something..which they will regret for long time to come..

These things fossible only in North Media.. - > this is not a baised statment from South..

its just that Thadka is more effective than grinded masala & chutney !!
_____________________________________________________
Maddysir : Rajini Fan's World Starts and ends with him statement. only you can think in this fashion.. dude.. seriously.. I am sure you were not serious when you made this joke.. (were you??)
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 29 22:52:16 2008.

Nobody is posting anything here

Rajini back home… Shankar dismisses assistants
September 29, 2008
After the hectic shooting schedule, the Endhiran team is returning to India. In fact the superstar Rajinikanth had already reached Chennai on 27th September while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is expected to join her hubby Abhishek Bachchan right on time for Drona's premiere. Industry sources have it that director Shankar completed the first leg of

shooting to accommodate Ash's request to be with Abhi to attend Drona's premiere.

Meanwhile, Shankar has dismissed three of his assistants for leaking the well-guarded Endhiran stills to the media. He has also appointed a nine-member crew to ensure that such incidents do not happen again
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 29 23:05:23 2008.

Endhiran: Rajni returns to Chennai

Prasanna Singh [September 29, 2008, 10:35:40 AM]

After filming a song for Endhiran (also referred to as Enthiran or Endhiram) in Machu Picchu, Peru with Aishwarya Rai, Rajinikanth has returned to Chennai; the filming began on September 8th. It is heard that Rajinikanth will organize a meeting with his fan club members in the first week of October.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya Rai and the Endhiran film crew are working overtime to complete the scenes involving her; Aishwarya Rai needs to get back to Mumbai tomorrow to be able to attend the premiere of Dhrona, which stars her husband Abhishek Bachchan and she had requested director Shankar to help her in this regard. Following her request, Shankar made some alterations in the first schedule and expedited the filming process to ensure that Aishwarya returns to Mumbai tomorrow morning. Now, she will have to fight jet lag and participate in Dhrona�s premiere to cheer and encourage her husband.

Aishwarya Rai accepted Rajinikanth and ace director Shankar�s offer in Endhiran. And a pleased Shankar is at his empathetic best for Aishwarya, making sure all her requests are granted and she goes home smiling.
From: Raghu on Wed Oct 1 8:34:31 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Raghu wrote:

hamid wrote:

Raghu,

I havent read it.. have seen it in many shops though..

Cant find it any where in London or UK

Really Raghu?!

Yes really
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Oct 1 9:58:59 2008.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14769468

apart from Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai, the rest of the star cast of the film has remained secretive. However the latest we hear is that Malayalee artists like V.M.C Haneefa, Kalabhavan Mani, and Nedumudi Venu are catching the Friday afternoon flight from Kochi to Goa, to join the Enthiren shoot.
From: jaaze on Thu Oct 2 0:56:56 2008.

I wonder whether nobody is posting here or if this thread is being heavily moderated,
It used to be like a marketplace here...
From: directhit on Thu Oct 2 1:25:08 2008.

Jaaze <dig> http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1559118#1559118 </dig>
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 2 9:37:26 2008.

jaaze wrote:

I wonder whether nobody is posting here or if this thread is being heavily moderated,
It used to be like a marketplace here...

There is nothing to discuss here. We dont even know the cast!
From: Dilbert on Thu Oct 2 15:36:31 2008.
From: Nerd on Sun Oct 5 14:35:02 2008.

Aisuwariyia humbled
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/videopod/default.aspx?id=40438
From: Nerd on Sun Oct 5 14:36:56 2008.

Rajinikanth in Goa
4 Oct 2008, 0046 hrs IST,TNN

The stories of Rajnikanth meeting his fans in the first week of October in Chennai, where he will announce his plunge into politics has proved to
Rajnikanth
Rajnikanth. (TOI Photo)More Pics
be once again totally off the mark.

Instead, the superstar will be in Goa, starting the talkie portion of his Shankar magnum opus Enthiran with Aishwarya Rai, and a few of the supporting cast members like VMC Haneefa and Kalabhavan Mani. The unit has taken over a resort on the Goa coastline and art director Sabu Cyril has constructed huge futuristic sets, where the shoot will go on for the next two weeks.

Rajini, as per sources close to him, has been a bit tense over his fans’ unreasonable and wild demands that he set up a political party and get it ready for the 2011 state elections.

And with posters appearing in the name of his fans in Coimbatore, some of his ardent supporters see a conspiracy theory to drag the superstar into the cesspool of state politics. A source close to him is sure that the star nowadays is more obsessed with Enthiran than anything else, and working hard to release the film by the end of 2009.

From: Dilbert on Sun Oct 5 20:06:39 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Rajinikanth in Goa
4 Oct 2008, 0046 hrs IST,TNN

The stories of Rajnikanth meeting his fans in the first week of October in Chennai, where he will announce his plunge into politics has proved to
Rajnikanth

This is nothing new to Rajini -> This is the same old stroy for quite sometimes now.

In a way even he has appreciated this attention. Only for last 2-3 movies heat has slightly gone up. His latest Flick is another story all together ! to begin with it was not even part of current equation.

Let see -> will Rajini Logic survive or Rajini Magic prevails..

GOOOOOOOOOO ROOOOBOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

From: directhit on Sun Oct 5 22:48:09 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

GOOOOOOOOOO ROOOOBOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
no offense Dilbert - i read this as the RR score of Gajini
From: dinesh2002 on Mon Oct 6 8:41:40 2008.

Ash admires Rajini
IndiaGlitz [Monday, October 06, 2008]

Aishwarya Rai, who is working with Rajinikanth for 'Robot' can't stop gushing about the actor.

'It was great working with Rajinikanth, who is a brilliant actor. The only tough thing about the movie was studying Tamil again in order to pronounce the words properly,' she said.

'Robot' directed by Shankar brings together Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai for the first time. A couple of song sequences were shot recently in Peru.

Says Aishwarya,” Shankar had approached me previously to work with him, but could not be materialized. Finally, everything landed in place and here we are together after ten years.”

Other than this, the actress will soon start acting for Mani Ratnam's ‘Ravana’ with her husband Abhishek Bachchan.

“I don't want to reveal much about it but in another 10 days, we will start shooting for the movie. I am looking forward to working again with Mani,” she added in an interview to a news agency.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/42090.html
From: Nerd on Mon Oct 6 20:14:52 2008.

Goa stills!!
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=1993

- oru vELai scientist dhAn villain-O
- thalaivar chummA pinni pedal edukkuraaru
- He is seated in an array of 3 plastic chairs
- 'kAli enga sooting ponAlum pinnAdiyE vandhu boto eduthurraainga
From: hamid on Mon Oct 6 21:33:34 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Goa stills!!
- 'kAli enga sooting ponAlum pinnAdiyE vandhu boto eduthurraainga

From: omega on Mon Oct 6 22:01:31 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Goa stills!!
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=1993

- oru vELai scientist dhAn villain-O
- thalaivar chummA pinni pedal edukkuraaru
- He is seated in an array of 3 plastic chairs :bow:
- 'kAli enga sooting ponAlum pinnAdiyE vandhu boto eduthurraainga :hammer:

Thalaivaa, antha oru paarvai pothume!!!
Mavane!!!!!!!

From: directhit on Mon Oct 6 22:22:14 2008.

wow - super stills!!
From: Nerd on Mon Oct 6 23:00:38 2008.

The problem with these stills is we would lose the thrill in the theater. The mottai boss stills were not released either officially or unoficially before the release and it was awesummmm to watch it first on screen and the thrill and excitement I experienced is inexplicable. Lets hope this is the last set of unofficial stills!

From: hamid on Mon Oct 6 23:02:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

The problem with these stills is we would lose the thrill in the theater. The mottai boss stills were not released either officially or unoficially before the release and it was awesummmm to watch it first on screen and the thrill and excitement I experienced is inexplicable. Lets hope this is the last set of unofficial stills!

Nerd

motta boss stills were out before the release..few magazines had those stills for their cover story etc,...

I agree that the thrill in theater will be lost coz of these stills

From: Nerd on Mon Oct 6 23:09:18 2008.

Yes, I even remember the vikatan issue and a set of blogs But well I would want them not to release such stills.
From: dinesh2002 on Mon Oct 6 23:40:24 2008.

i see another few assistant directors to be kicked out..
From: directhit on Mon Oct 6 23:51:48 2008.

ippadiye pona shankar wont have any assistants left at the end of the movie
Nerd - SS movie la excitement kkaa panjam more than stills the way SS carried that motta boss role was super cool
From: hamid on Mon Oct 6 23:59:11 2008.

directhit wrote:

more than stills the way SS carried that motta boss role was super cool

YES.. but if the stills were not seen before, the effect & thrill would have at least doubled...

From: directhit on Tue Oct 7 0:23:27 2008.

hamid wrote:

directhit wrote:

more than stills the way SS carried that motta boss role was super cool

YES.. but if the stills were not seen before, the effect & thrill would have at least doubled...

true - like vettaiyan (btw was those stills released too

)

From: Mahen on Tue Oct 7 0:23:34 2008.

directhit wrote:

ippadiye pona shankar wont have any assistants left at the end of the movie Razz

Nerd - SS movie la excitement kkaa panjam Cool

more than stills the way SS carried that motta boss role was super cool

Shankar deserves it for being too secretive abt his projects..

To avoid this, shankar must release a few official stills from time to time (maybe 3-4 stills on a quarterly basis)..

From: groucho070 on Tue Oct 7 0:51:21 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Goa stills!!
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=1993

- oru vELai scientist dhAn villain-O
- thalaivar chummA pinni pedal edukkuraaru
- He is seated in an array of 3 plastic chairs Bow

- 'kAli enga sooting ponAlum pinnAdiyE vandhu boto eduthurraainga Hammer

Oh-oh! More assistant directors gonna get fired.

From: jumbo on Tue Oct 7 1:22:33 2008.

Mahen wrote:

directhit wrote:

ippadiye pona shankar wont have any assistants left at the end of the movie Razz

Nerd - SS movie la excitement kkaa panjam Cool

more than stills the way SS carried that motta boss role was super cool

Shankar deserves it for being too secretive abt his projects.. Smile

To avoid this, shankar must release a few official stills from time to time (maybe 3-4 stills on a quarterly basis).. Very Happy

yeah. that is better. by the way, the stills are rocking

From: SoftSword on Tue Oct 7 2:01:37 2008.

Hey guys i cant see any pic in that link...
could anyone help me out before i die of nervous breakdown...
From: directhit on Tue Oct 7 2:03:24 2008.

SoftSword - guess that link aint working properly - try http://www.onlyrajini.com/
From: Mahen on Tue Oct 7 2:56:49 2008.

directhit wrote:

SoftSword - guess that link aint working properly - try http://www.onlyrajini.com/

I cant find it too..the pics removed??
From: directhit on Tue Oct 7 3:50:53 2008.

i can still see it
anyways thx to u guys - i noticed the aish picture only now

i uploaded em to imageshack, c if u can see this

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7955/endhirangoap4hb8.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1937/endhirangoap5qy8.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6311/endhirangoap2ei4.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9607/endhirangoap3vi4.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4797/endhirangoap1ln5.jpg

From: Mahen on Tue Oct 7 4:05:03 2008.

directhit wrote:

i can still see it Confused

anyways thx to u guys - i noticed the aish picture only now Razz

i uploaded em to imageshack, c if u can see this

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7955/endhirangoap4hb8.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1937/endhirangoap5qy8.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6311/endhirangoap2ei4.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9607/endhirangoap3vi4.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4797/endhirangoap1ln5.jpg

Thanks dude..

From: Nerd on Tue Oct 7 12:33:18 2008.

Did not see the Aish still yesterday. Its pretty cooool!!

From: m_23_bayarea on Tue Oct 7 12:37:19 2008.

directhit wrote:

i can still see it Confused

anyways thx to u guys - i noticed the aish picture only now Razz

Rajini looks wierd!

Gosh, what are they doing to him? I hope this movie turns out good... Not to be pessimisstic already, but Rajini fans should think abt turning their pages to the Rajini that portrayed Alex Pandian or Surya or Kaali or Billa. Please don't tell me we should look forward to something new, especially if that "new" is something ridiculous!

From: thamiz on Tue Oct 7 18:04:03 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Did not see the Aish still yesterday. Its pretty cooool!!

That is the best of all
From: thamiz on Tue Oct 7 18:05:14 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Rajini looks wierd!

Yeah he is a weird scientist, I suppose!
From: Dilbert on Tue Oct 7 18:16:09 2008.

thamiz wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Rajini looks wierd!

Yeah he is a weird scientist, I suppose!

Enna Wierd .. Wired.. ..

Shankar & Vasu.. give us a Break.. guys.. enough of .. Vehtaihan..

This is another version of Vettaian in Mordern dress..

Disappointment.. .. I only hope this is like one of those stills in shivaji which was not part of the final product.. !

I was watching Rocky Balee babu last nite.. in showtime..

I was fearing the worst .. if thaliavar.. dons any of the roles.. like Basha, Alex pandian, Kali, Vehtaihan.. Again.. even ROBO will meet the same feat.. !!
From: thamiz on Tue Oct 7 18:32:49 2008.

It should be spelt as "weird". strange- it means
From: rajraj on Tue Oct 7 18:55:15 2008.

thamiz wrote:

It should be spelt as "weird". strange- it means

Stranger should know !
From: thamiz on Tue Oct 7 18:59:51 2008.

raj:
From: Nerd on Tue Oct 7 22:11:51 2008.

TOI report on the Goa shoot (World superstar's ROBOT)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EIuh4MvfGU8/SOtu4erTXtI/AAAAAAAAAsA/L9HMVlNQIsY/s1600-h/times-of-indiapj.jpg
From: directhit on Tue Oct 7 22:28:41 2008.

gets to my nerves seeing this 'mind it' crap whenever speaking of tamilians - started with OSO i guess
From: joe on Tue Oct 7 22:33:33 2008.

directhit wrote:

gets to my nerves seeing this 'mind it' crap whenever speaking of tamilians - started with OSO i guess
From: directhit on Tue Oct 7 22:39:24 2008.

om shanthi om la this SRK did one kinda spoof for tamil films saying full dialogues with 'mind it mind it' appadinnu. from then (i donno even if before that) hindi channels la enga south films a comedy pannaalum indha dialogue dhaan
even in that image it has Mind it as caption for SS pic all these guys shud be locked in one room with the rediff messageboard posters

From: joe on Tue Oct 7 22:43:07 2008.

directhit wrote:

om shanthi om la this SRK did one kinda spoof for tamil films saying full dialogues with 'mind it mind it' appadinnu. from then (i donno even if before that) hindi channels la enga south films a comedy pannaalum indha dialogue dhaan
even in that image it has Mind it as caption for SS pic Evil or Very Mad

all these guys shud be locked in one room with the rediff messageboard posters

Oh! ithaan matter-a

Naan ethavathu solla poi appuram thesa kuTram aayidum

..so

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Oct 7 22:46:43 2008.

directhit wrote:

even in that image it has Mind it as caption for SS pic all these guys shud be locked in one room with the rediff messageboard posters

IdhuvallavO thandanai
From: Nerd on Tue Oct 7 23:08:07 2008.

‘Endhiran’ pic. leak: Asst. Director fired
An assistant director has been sacked in connection with the ‘Endhiran’ photo-leak issue.
‘Endhiran’ pic. leak: Asst. Director fired
Director Shankar has almost created a ‘Guinness’ record by appointing more than 50 assistant directors to assist him in his upcoming Rajni-Aishwarya starrer ‘Endhiran: The Robot’. Not all those assistant directors are to work in unison at the same place. The work has been equally distributed among them and they have been left on their own to finish their quota of work.

Manoj, son of veteran director Bharathiraja, is also one of those assistant directors. If you ask him as to why he is not at the shooting spot, he says that his portion of the work has already been allocated to him. Shankar is planning to shoot some portion of the film in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Manoj has been entrusted with the job of ‘shooting’ on video, those locations so that the director can choose the best of those places for the actual shoot.

Meanwhile, an assistant director has been shown the door from the Unit for ‘being responsible’ for the leak of a couple of stills from the film that was splashed on all the vernacular and English dailies last week. The assistant director who has been shown the door happens to be a woman. Woman or man, Shankar shows no mercy when it comes to upholding professional ethics!
From: hamid on Tue Oct 7 23:25:21 2008.

Shankar padam edukkaraara illa thuppariyum niruvanam nadathikittu irukkara?
From: joe on Tue Oct 7 23:37:32 2008.

hamid wrote:

Shankar padam edukkaraara illa thuppariyum niruvanam nadathikittu irukkara?

Thupparithal thaduppu niRuvanam
From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 1:22:35 2008.

COO GOO ROBO COO GOOO

->

Mixed emations..

From: sarna_blr on Wed Oct 8 11:02:32 2008.

directhit wrote:

all these guys shud be locked in one room with the rediff messageboard posters

dEi raasakOla

From: jaaze on Wed Oct 8 11:24:33 2008.

sarna_blr wrote:

directhit wrote:

all these guys shud be locked in one room with the rediff messageboard posters

dEi raasakOla Laughing

its 'enna raaascalaa'

it wont take a second to mock those endless bollywood substanceless musicals (which SRK himself mocked in OSO Cannes scene)

but with black sheep like Sam Anderson, the industry is keeping mum on this

From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 11:53:11 2008.

jaaze wrote:

but with black sheep like Sam Anderson, the industry is keeping mum on this

How dare you to insult an upcoming raw talent of tamil cinema.
From: jaaze on Wed Oct 8 12:06:33 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

jaaze wrote:

but with black sheep like Sam Anderson, the industry is keeping mum on this

How dare you to insult an upcoming raw talent of tamil cinema.

I agree.
From: thamiz on Wed Oct 8 12:10:20 2008.

-deleted-

There is no need for criticizing Tamil movies as if Hindi movies are of very high quality.
From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 13:02:53 2008.

It will be interesting to see how guys will react when in Golmal Returns they are making a Spoof of Shivaji.. !
From: thamiz on Wed Oct 8 13:35:21 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

It will be interesting to see how guys will react when in Golmal Returns they are making a Spoof of Shivaji.. !

I did not watch OSO and I will not watch Golmal returns or whatever either!

So, it does not matter to me no matter what they do in that movie, of course, until someone brings up in the hub!
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Oct 8 13:45:16 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

It will be interesting to see how guys will react when in Golmal Returns they are making a Spoof of Shivaji.. !

Just to let you guys know, Michael Jackson used to love the fact that Weird Al made a life out of spoofing him. Wonder why?

It's only the great ones that get spoofed, not anybody!

From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 13:52:22 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

It will be interesting to see how guys will react when in Golmal Returns they are making a Spoof of Shivaji.. !

Just to let you guys know, Michael Jackson used to love the fact that Weird Al made a life out of spoofing him. Wonder why?

It's only the great ones that get spoofed, not anybody! Cool

SARAH PALIN - TINA FEY

- > i BETCHU.. THE BEST VP PICK IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND..

From: Avadi to America on Wed Oct 8 19:13:43 2008.

Bay,

Even gandhi was spoofed in real life many time.
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 8 21:35:46 2008.

~80 pics here eppOdA thalaivar mAttuvAr-nu wait pannuvaainga pOla..
http://www.paddu.in/
From: dinesh2002 on Wed Oct 8 21:43:25 2008.

Nerd wrote:

~80 pics here eppOdA thalaivar mAttuvAr-nu wait pannuvaainga pOla..
http://www.paddu.in/

WOW....!!! AISHU!!!!
From: hamid on Wed Oct 8 21:48:24 2008.

Nerd wrote:

~80 pics here eppOdA thalaivar mAttuvAr-nu wait pannuvaainga pOla..
http://www.paddu.in/

Shankar : ithu aavarathilla.

intha botova vachee padathooda muzu kathaiyaiyum innum yaarum sollalaya? maybe it is in the magazines next week..
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 8 21:52:45 2008.

Yes. Aish does look prettycool/suave/trendy
From: joe on Wed Oct 8 22:00:53 2008.

Rajini 3 Chairs-la ukkathirukkaru
From: hamid on Wed Oct 8 22:03:49 2008.

joe wrote:

Rajini 3 Chairs-la ukkathirukkaru

periya budget padam illaya, athaan
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 8 22:04:44 2008.

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes
From: directhit on Wed Oct 8 22:22:23 2008.

he did that during sivaji too - didnt he for putting up a bit of flesh in his face etc

btw how come shankar movie stills alone leaks always - probably coz SS is involved
From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 22:38:26 2008.

hamid wrote:

joe wrote:

Rajini 3 Chairs-la ukkathirukkaru

periya budget padam illaya, athaan

This the Best and Ultimate post till date in POGO thread..

remba.. periya..budget.
From: directhit on Wed Oct 8 22:44:49 2008.

boss why do u keep calling it as POGO
From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 22:46:33 2008.

directhit wrote:

boss why do u keep calling it as POGO

Sorry... ser...RAWBUTU okva. !
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 8 22:56:05 2008.

Dilbert, your posts are not funny, if thats what you are intending to be.
From: hamid on Wed Oct 8 22:56:13 2008.

I think Ash name should also be added to this thread's title
From: directhit on Wed Oct 8 22:59:15 2008.

hamid - innum sela pala pics paathappuram podalaam
From: hamid on Wed Oct 8 23:00:38 2008.

directhit wrote:

hamid - innum sela pala pics paathappuram podalaam

innuma shankar paavam...
From: Dilbert on Wed Oct 8 23:16:00 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Dilbert, your posts are not funny, if thats what you are intending to be.

I understand all you guys are trying to keep this thread active for next 2 some years.. comeon bro..

you tooo
From: MADDY on Thu Oct 9 0:10:58 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India ..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu //end dig//

From: ajithfederer on Thu Oct 9 0:18:12 2008.

MADDY wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes Confused

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India Laughing

..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu Sad

//end dig//

From: jaaze on Thu Oct 9 12:18:49 2008.

is that a fan Rajini is holding (the blue one)
From: Dilbert on Thu Oct 9 12:48:04 2008.

jaaze wrote:

is that a fan Rajini is holding (the blue one)

aabhada .. finally .. Jaaze.. your the winner.. !! Yes looks like its a fan to keep the makeup intact..

Naanan ennamoo.. thaliavar kailea toy gun kuduthutango ennu neanachan //

From: Nerd on Thu Oct 9 13:01:30 2008.

MADDY wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes Confused

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India Laughing

..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu Sad

//end dig//

oothungadA ennaya.. koLuthungadA vaNdiya

But I heard public place is not properly defined (parks are excluded for instance!!)

//The end

From: thamiz on Thu Oct 9 13:30:17 2008.

MADDY wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes Confused

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India Laughing

..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu Sad

//end dig//

Are you serious?!

Passive smoking is really bad, maddy!

From: villan007 on Thu Oct 9 14:57:48 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Passive smoking is really bad, maddy!

adhavadhu ellarum dhum adikanum nu solreenga
From: dinesh2002 on Thu Oct 9 20:20:45 2008.

hamid wrote:

I think Ash name should also be added to this thread's title

exactly... she is no doubt one of the highlights of the film.....

From: MADDY on Fri Oct 10 1:47:37 2008.

thamiz wrote:

MADDY wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes Confused

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India Laughing

..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu Sad

//end dig//

Are you serious?!

Passive smoking is really bad, maddy!

//dig// no, i was jus kidding.....it has reduced no. of smokes/day for smokers......however KSR was smoking in my office building when he was shooting for jakkubai

...hotels, tea shops are much free now but ban on smoking is a violation of fundamental rights i believe.....

Nerd, worst pinch is felt in bars.....smoke illama, thanni kooda ulla poga maatengadhu

.......//end dig//

From: Dilbert on Fri Oct 10 1:57:22 2008.

MADDY wrote:

thamiz wrote:

MADDY wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Has Rajini quit smokes?? So many stills (during the break) but no cigarettes Confused

//dig//smoking banned in public places in India Laughing

..........arajagam thala virichhi aadudhu Sad

//end dig//

Are you serious?!

Passive smoking is really bad, maddy!

//dig//
Nerd, worst pinch is felt in bars.....smoke illama, thanni kooda ulla poga maatengadhu Sad

.......//end dig//

Maddy sir..
Just ask bartender to liteup your drink with some fire , and appadee swamy vanda madree. oru gulpu adengoo .. apparoo parangoo... Thanni enna maha thanni.. ellam ulla pogoum.. end dig

From: thamiz on Sat Oct 11 19:57:12 2008.

MADDY wrote:

//dig// no, i was jus kidding.....it has reduced no. of smokes/day for smokers......however KSR was smoking in my office building when he was shooting for jakkubai Laughing

...hotels, tea shops are much free now but ban on smoking is a violation of fundamental rights i believe..... Smile

Nerd, worst pinch is felt in bars.....smoke illama, thanni kooda ulla poga maatengadhu Sad

.......//end dig//

Smokers are certainly good human beings too. But, Millions dont realize that it is harmful to others. They just think the whole world is accusing them as if they are murderers orsomething especially the non-smokers!

If they realize that it is indeed harmful to others, they will certainly stop smoking in public! It is ignorance!

From: rookie007 on Mon Oct 13 0:43:42 2008.

Endhiran shooting report from Goa - The car and the Character

Friends, more than a week long Endhiran shoot at Goa has touched the final stage. Superstar is all set to return Chennai anytime.

Herewith I give you a spot report from the shooting spot as told by an ardent fan of Superstar from Goa.

Yesterday and today they were canning some scenes which portrayed Superstar as Endhiran (the Robot). Since Superstar was in a complete make-over resembling Endhiran, no local people could identify that it is Superstar who is in Endhiran get-up. It took some time for them to realize that it is Superstar now performing in the shoot.

Is it Superstar?

Morover, those who saw Superstar’s mannerism (waving hands, signing autographs in break etc.) couldn’t believe themselves that they are watching country’s only Superstar. Because for them Rajini meant with ripen beard and moustache and bald pate. So, they couldn’t relate themselves with the actor Rajini who was in complete make over for the film. It took some time for them to believe they are watching Superstar Rajinikanth. Only after they realized that it is none other than Superstar Rajini who is acting there, hindrances brew up in the form of eager crowd thronging to that place.

Those who watched the shoot said that the scenes canned had no any connection with Goa or its surroundings. But it is believed that Shankar chose Goa just to avoid crowd and also Goa would be easy for Aishwarya Rai to take part in.

Duty first…all rest

While the shooting is going on it is reported that Superstar didn’t react to any external signs or disturbances and concentrated only in the shoot. But when he is in break he used to gel with people freely by waving hands to them and signing autographs to them. 4:42 pm (7 hours ago) arun
The car playing an important character?

For the past few days an imported car was used in the shoot. Today they shot some scenes of Superstar(Endhiran) driving with Aishwarya Rai inside the car. The car was completely coverd on all sides so no outsider could watch what scene they are shooting. On the front side, there was a Gypsy with topless rear where they had the camera and monitor. From the gypsy they were shooting the scenes.

The car was a cute little imported car. It is learnt the car is also playing an important character in the film. Most of the scenes which were shot in this schedule involved this car.

Superstar as Endhiran

The Endhiran get up couldn’t be observed completely but only the face could be seen clearly. The face was clean shaven and had no moustache. No cap was found on the head. The hair style is completely different from the one which we saw a few days before. The shoulder looked bulged because of some plates which has been fixed there. In Endhiran getup Superstar looked chubby as the metal dress increased the mass of the body.

Security hiccups

Tight security was deployed in the shooting area. Apart from film unit’s security the production house has arranged security from local guards and police personnel, who helped for the smooth sailing of the shoot in a busy road.

The security persons didn’t allow anybody even to stand and gaze on the happening. This created discontent among general public, who came there to watch a Rajini film’s shoot. (Our fans expressed their fear that it would tarnish only our Superstar’s image.)

When some local people complained to the police about the harassment of guards, the police replied them that the shoot is going on there after obtaining necessary permission from higher officials and they could do nothing. In fact, police requested them back not to disturb and co-operate with the shooting.

Anyway, Endhiran shoot would remain unforgettable for Goa people.

http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=2133#more-2133
From: rookie007 on Mon Oct 13 0:45:24 2008.

lolz.... sorry for creating a new thread for this update
From: directhit on Tue Oct 14 3:55:57 2008.

ரோபோவுக்குப் போட்டியாக ஷாரூக்கின் 'ரா.1'!

பாலிவுட் வசூல் கிங் ஷாரூக் கானுக்கு சூப்பர் ஹீரோவாக நடிக்கும் ஆசை நீண்ட நாளாகவே மனதை அரித்துக் கொண்டிருந்தது. அதனால்தான் ஷங்கருடன் இணைந்து ரோபோவை உருவாக்கத் திட்டமிட்டார்.

ஆனால் ஷாரூக்கின் அப்ரோச் பிடிக்காமல் அந்தக் கூட்டணியிலிருந்து வெளியேறிய ஷங்கர் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியுடன் கைகோர்த்துக் கொண்டு அந்தப் படத்தை உலக அளாவிட பிரமாண்டப் படமாகத் தயாரித்து வருகிறார். அந்தக் கோபத்தில் ரோபோ எனும் பெயர் அமையுமாறு 9 படத் தலைப்புகளைப் பதிவு செய்து ஷங்கரைப் பழிவாங்க நேரம் பார்த்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார் ஷாரூக்.

இப்போது ரித்திக் ரோஷன் நடித்த க்ருஷ் பாணியில் ஒரு சூப்பர் ஹீரோ பாத்திரத்தில் நடிக்க ஒப்பந்தமாகியுள்ளார். படத்துக்குப் பெயர் 'ரா.1' (Ra.1) எனப் பெயரிட்டுள்ளனர். கிட்டத்தட்ட ரோபோவை மையமாகக் கொண்ட கதைதானாம் இதுவும்.

அபினவ் சின்ஹா இயக்கும் இப்படத்தைத் தயாரிப்பவர் மட்டுமல்ல, படத்தின் திரைக்கதை முழுவதையும் எழுதியிருப்பவரும் ஷாரூக்தான்.

விரைவில் தொடங்கும் இந்தப் படத்துக்கு தோராயமாக ரூ.100 கோடி செலவாகும் என மதிப்பிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. ரஜினியின் ரோபோ வருவதற்கு முன் இந்த படத்தை முடித்துவிடுமாறு இயக்குநரிடம் கூறியுள்ளாராம் ஷாரூக்.

if he indeed is taking a movie on similar lines/story as robot - is there a way to stop that
From: omega on Fri Oct 24 6:29:39 2008.

From Kumudam, about shooting in Goa,
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நூறடிக்கு ஒரு செக்யூரிட்டி வாக்கிடாக்கியுடன் நிற்க, எட்டிப் பார்த்தால் கூட தெரிந்து விடக்கூடாது என்ற சூழலில் ரஜினி_ஐஸ்வர்யா நடிக்கும் `எந்திரன்' படத்தை இயக்கிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர். மேலே குட்டிக் குட்டியாய் நீங்கள் பார்க்கும் படங்கள் கோவா ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்டில் தூரத்திலிருந்து ஜூம் கேமராவில் நாம் கிளிக்கியது. குடைகளுக்குள் ரஜினியும் ஐஸ்வர்யாவும், இன்னொரு படத்தில் ஐஸ்வர்யாவும் கணவர் அபிஷேக்கும். அம்புக்குறி போட்டு, லென்ஸ் வைத்துப் பார்க்க வேண்டிய படங்களா கத்தான் பத்திரிகைகளுக்கு இப்போது எந்திரன் ஸ்டில்கள் கிடைக்கின்றன. எல்லாம் ஷங்கர் ராஜ்ஜியம்.

அணுகுண்டு ரகசியத்தைவிட, ரகசியம் காக்கிறார்கள் படக் குழுவினர். படப்பிடிப்பு தளத்தில் ஏகப்பட்ட விதிகள்.

ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்டிலிருந்து 100 மீட்டருக்கு யாரும் உள்ளே நுழைந்துவிடாதபடி பம்பாயி லிருந்து வரவழைக்கப்பட்ட தனியார் செக்யூரிட்டிகள். யாராவது செல்போனில் படமெடுக்கிறார்களா என்பதை கண்காணிக்கவே நான்கு ஸ்பெஷல் செக்யூரிட்டிகள்.

இன்று எங்கு ஷூட்டிங் என்று அன்று காலைதான் அறிவிக்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

படப்பிடிப்புக் குழுவினர் வெளியாட்களிடம் வாயைத் திறக்கக்கூடாது என்ற கட்டளை கடுமையாக பின்பற்றப்படுகிறது.

ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்டில் சுதந்திரமாய் இருப்பது மூவர்தான். ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா, ஷங்கர்.

`எந்திரன்' படத்தின் படப்பிடிப்பு எப்படி நடக்கிறது என்பதை சொல்லியாகிவிட்டது. இனி என்ன காட்சிகள் எடுத்தார்கள் என்ற விவரம் குமுதம் வாசகர்களுக்கு எக்ஸ்க்ளூசிவ்வாக.

கோவாவின் தலைநகர் பன்ஜிம் (பானாஜி) ஐநாக்ஸ் தியேட்டர் அருகே, கம்பால் ஓட்டல். புல்வெளியில் பிரெஞ்ச் தாடியுடன், புளூ ஜீன்ஸ், சந்தன கலர் ஷர்ட், கருப்பு கலர் கோட் ஜாக்கெட்டுடன் விஞ்ஞானியாக புயலென வருகிறார் ரஜினி. எதிரே ஐஸ் நிற்கிறார்.
``ஆக்ஷன்'' ஷங்கர் உரக்கக் கத்துகிறார்.

தன் கையிலிருந்த ஃபைலைக் காட்டி ஐஸ்ஸுடன் ரஜினி ஏதோ விவரிக்க, ஐஸ் கோபமாகப் பேசுகிறார். ரஜினி விளக்கிக் கூறிய பின்பும் ஐஸ் கோபம் தீரவில்லை, ஃபைலை டேபிள் மீது கோபத்துடன் வீசி எறிகிறார் ரஜினி.

``கட். ஷாட் ஓக்கே!''

அடுத்த சீன்...

ரஜினி அதே இடத்தில் நிற்க,

ரஜினியின் கழுத்தைப் பிடித்து இழுத்து, கட்டிப்பிடித்து கன்னத்தில் ``இச் இச்'' என்று முத்தங்கள் வைக்கிறார் ஐஸ்.

கோபமாய் ஃபைல் வீசிய காட்சி ஒரே டேக்கில் படமாக்கப்பட, ரஜினிக்கு ஐஸ் கொடுத்த முத்தக் காட்சி மூன்று டேக்குகளுக்குப் பிறகுதான் ஓகே ஆனது. (ஹி ஹி)

அடுத்த சீன் கிரீன் பார்க் ஹைவேஸ் ரோடு, ரஜினியும் ஐஸும் வெள்ளை நிற காரில் பேசிக்கொண்டே போகும் காட்சி.

அடுத்து `தேரி' கடற்கரையில். காரிலிருந்து இருவரும் இறங்கிவர, ஐஸ்வர்யா ரஜினியிடம் கோபித்துக்கொண்டு தனியாகப் போய் அமர்வது போன்ற இன்னொரு காட்சி.

அடுத்து ஒரு சண்டைக்காட்சி. கடற்கரையில் அஜோப்பா மந்திர் என்ற இடத்தில் படமாக்கப்பட்டது.

மரம் ஏறும் தொழிலாளியாக வரும் கலாபவன் மணி ஐஸ் கையைப் பிடித்து இழுத்து வம்பு பண்ணுகிறார். அங்கே ஐஸ்வர்யாவைக் காப்பாற்றுவதற்காக கலாபவன் மணியோடு ரஜினி மோதுகிறார்.

அடுத்து இன்னொரு ஓட்டலுக்கு படப்பிடிப்புக்குழு இடம்மாறுகிறது. கைப்பையை எடுத்துக்கொண்டு ஐஸ்ஸை இழுத்துக்கொண்டு வேகமாக ரஜினி காரில் ஏற முயல்கிறார். அப்போது ஐஸ் மயங்கிக் கீழே விழ, அவரைத் தாங்கிப்பிடித்து காரில் ஏற்றிக்கொண்டு ரஜினி வண்டியைக் கிளப்ப, டிராபிக் போலீஸாக வரும் கொச்சின் ஹனீபா `போலீஸ் போலீஸ்' என்று வண்டியை நிறுத்த முயற்சிக்கிறார். வண்டி நிற்காமல் செல்கிறது. இது அங்கு எடுக்கப்பட்ட காட்சி.

விஞ்ஞானி ரஜினியும், ரோபோ ரஜினியும் சந்தித்து ஆக்ரோஷமாகப் பேசும் காட்சியும் கோவாவில் ஒரு ஓட்டலில் எடுக்கப்பட்டது. வீல் சேரில் சுற்றிச் சுற்றி ரோபோ ரஜினி கர்ஜிக்க, அதே இடத்தில் விஞ்ஞானி ரஜினி ஆவேசமாய் பேசும் காட்சியும் எடுக்கப்பட்டது. இந்த இரண்டு காட்சிகளும் தனித்தனியாக எடுக்கப்பட்டாலும் திரையில் இருவரும் எதிரெதிரே பேசுவதுபோல் பரபரப்பாக வருமாம். ரோபோ ரஜினிக்கு கருப்பு ஜீன்ஸ், கருப்பு டி.ஷர்ட், கருப்பு கண்ணாடி இதுதான் காஸ்ட்யூம்.

ஒரு வாரம் நடந்த ஷூட்டிங்கில் ஒருநாள் ஐஸ்ஸைப் பார்க்க கணவர் அபிஷேக் வந்து போனார். அந்தப் படத்தையும் நூறு மீட்டர் தூரத்திலிருந்து ஜூம் போட்டு எடுத்ததில் முதுகுகள் மட்டும் தெரிந்தன. இந்தப் படத்துக்கும் அம்புக்குறியும் லென்ஸும் தேவை.

படத்தில் இன்னொரு விசேஷம் பாரதிராஜாவின் மகன் மனோஜ் அஸிஸ்டெண்ட் இயக்குநராக வேலை பார்ப்பது. எதைக் கேட்டாலும் `சஸ்பென்ஸ்' என்கிறார்.

ஒரு வருடம் கழித்து படம் வரும் போது எல்லா சஸ்பென்ஸும் தீர்ந்து விடும்..

- கோவாவிலிருந்து நேரடி ரிப்போர்ட் அரவிந்த்.

என்ன சாப்பிடுகிறார்கள்?

ஐஸ்ஸுக்குப் பிடித்த மெனு சப்பாத்தி, சிக்கன் குழம்பு, சிக்கன் லாலிபாப். மதியம் சுடச்சுட 6 லாலிபாப் வேணுமாம்.

ரஜினிக்குப் பிடித்த மெனு மீன் குழம்பு, மீன் ரோஸ்ட்தானாம்.

ஷங்கருக்கு, உப்புக்கறிதான், அதற்காகவே தனி சமையல் ஆள் உப்புக்கறி சமைக்கிறார்.
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From: crajkumar_be on Sat Oct 25 7:01:29 2008.

directhit wrote:

gets to my nerves seeing this 'mind it' crap whenever speaking of tamilians - started with OSO i guess

//Dig Started with Channel V's "Quick Gun Murugan" in the 90s.

From: Dilbert on Sat Oct 25 14:56:36 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

directhit wrote:

gets to my nerves seeing this 'mind it' crap whenever speaking of tamilians Mad

- started with OSO i guess Mad

//Dig Started with Channel V's "Quick Gun Murugan" in the 90s.

There is a movie I guess by the same name.. !! I really don't understand why we (tamilians) have to get so worked up..

We make fun of Gulties?

Some make fun of even Punjab / singhs.? Countless PJ mails..

mallu sokes!!?

//

From: crajkumar_be on Sat Oct 25 16:02:57 2008.

//Dig
illa Dilbert, making fun is one thing but no Tamilian/Southie says "mind it" or many of the things as stereotyped in Bollywood, Channel V, MTV..... panradhayum avanga ozhunga pannala...

From: Dilbert on Sat Oct 25 17:05:19 2008.

crajkumar_be wrote:

//Dig
illa Dilbert, making fun is one thing but no Tamilian/Southie says "mind it" or many of the things as stereotyped in Bollywood, Channel V, MTV..... panradhayum avanga ozhunga pannala...

Bala -- your in ennga ooru ??

gr8

From: thamiz on Sun Oct 26 13:54:48 2008.

I think we also insult NI s hearlessly. I am sure in movies too. Like,they dont take bath or smell bad or stuff like that. Those need to be condemned as well.

How about those sarthaarji jokes?

From: great on Mon Oct 27 10:24:00 2008.

thamiz wrote:

I think we also insult NI s hearlessly. I am sure in movies too. Like,they dont take bath or smell bad or stuff like that. Those need to be condemned as well.

How about those sarthaarji jokes?

Its not just SI make fun of sardars, even NI make fun of sardar

From: Dilbert on Sun Nov 2 23:50:19 2008.

I think its high time sangar and gang ! release some pics and some teaser.. umm Lets see!!
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 4 22:26:58 2008.

Rajini to shoot in Kulu Manali
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, November 04, 2008]

Actor Rajnikanth, who reiterated to his fans on Monday that cinema is his priority and not politics, will be busy shooting for 'Endhira from 14 November.

'Rajinikanth's Flamboyant Tete-A-Tete With Fans' Gallery

Says Rajinikanth, ' I would be off to shoot for the animation movie 'Sultan - The Warrior' from Wednesday onwards in Hyderabad. After completing a considerable portion, I would be off to Kulu Manali to shoot for 'Endhiran'.

Speaking about 'Endhiran', Rajinikanth said, 'it would be a movie to reckon with in Indian Cinema. It would bring Tamil filmdom greater laurels. A big-budget movie involving versatile technicians from abroad, 'Endhiran' is expected to be technically brilliant. Hopefully we can turn the attention of everyone towards us. I am sure the whole team needs to come out with great dedication and commitment'.

Shankar has been giving his heart out and the movie is being made with an enormous budget' he adds.

The actor said that he would be doing one more film besides 'Sultan - The Warrior' and 'Endhiran'. When queried, he said, ' I am ready to accept acting in films as long as I have the scope to perform challenging roles with substance'.
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 4 22:27:24 2008.

Endhiran merchandise?
In Hollywood, a film is advertised not just by promos but by various other means like movie merchandise, collectables, and “thematic toys”. In India, only a few films have tried it so far – Krissh, Hanuman and Bal Ganesh.

Now, it looks like this style of marketing will come to Tamil film industry as well. It is heard that director Shankar, the man with a penchant for novelty, is thinking about popularizing his film Endhiran (also referred to as Enthiran) by placing huge robot-like statues and balloons in public places and by giving away Endhiran merchandise such as mugs printed with Endhiran poster, figurines of Endhiran robot, etc.

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainment/livewire/id/Endhiran_merchandize_19721.html
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 4 22:33:03 2008.

Back on Track

News Date: 3rd Nov, 08

Mega budget movie Robot is back on track after almost a month. Third phase of Shooting begins by mid-November. Shankar’s Endhiran features Super stars of filmdom, Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai including many other renowned stars. The leading female of stardom Aishwarya celebrated her 35th birthday on 1st of November. The movie crew is going all gaga about her dancing skills. She is quoted as a quick learner and her dance number that was shot in Brazil will be a definite eye candy once the movie releases. It proves that Age doesn’t matter for this inspiring lady, she has been voted again for possesing the world’s sexiest eyes. She is busy with "Ravan" where she celebrated her birthday on the sets. As for our Super star, his ever peppy style in dance and act is always a grand welcome among fans and kids.
Rajini rules!
http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=167
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 11 22:12:01 2008.

http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1696260
Colour colour-A reel viduRAnga
From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 12 9:44:05 2008.

http://www.envazhi.com/2008/11/%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%9f%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%9f%e0%ae%ae%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%9f%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%9f%e0%ae%aa%e0%ae%9f%e0%ae%bf-%e0%ae%8e%e0%ae%a8%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b0%e0%ae%a9%e0%af%8d-3/
From: Nerd on Sat Nov 15 13:55:26 2008.

Endhiran - light at the end of the tunnel!
There had been a few jitters in the Endhiran camp following the global economic meltdown and its concomitant effect on Ayngaran. There had been doubts as to when the third schedule, slated to begin on the 16th of the month would actually take off. Now, new developments suggest that damage control has effectively set in and there might not be much to fear.
The management of Ayngaran has reportedly asked Shankar about the exact requirements of the schedule. This is being done as a measure to tighten purse strings to ensure that no problems are encountered during later stages of shooting. So, the third schedule, set in the pristine snow clad valleys of Kulu Manali is expected to take off on the 20th of this month, after a four day delay. Looking at how big the problems being faced by the industry in general are (Marmayogi being all but shelved being an indicator of the magnitude) this four day delay is not much.
Shankar plans to shoot a duet featuring Superstar and Aishwarya Rai in some never before tried locations in Kulu Manali, trust Shankar to surprise us. The visuals will definitely have the rich and grand stamp of the master director.
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-08-02/endhiran-15-11-08.html
___________________

ethini duet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: omega on Sat Nov 15 14:54:16 2008.

Nerd wrote:

ethini duet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vingyaani appappa relax aaha vendaama??.....
Ennatha edukraano sangaru??
From: thamiz on Sat Nov 15 17:05:07 2008.

omega wrote:

Ennatha edukraano sangaru??
From: Movie Cop on Sat Nov 15 20:51:37 2008.

omega wrote:

Nerd wrote:

ethini duet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vingyaani appappa relax aaha vendaama??.....
Ennatha edukraano sangaru??
From: Dilbert on Tue Nov 18 0:01:09 2008.

Nerd Bro.. is there any real progress in this movie or even this one will end like Jaggu bhai !?

I don't see news anywhere I am sure if its in India even if its inside some caves of himalayas.. nammba paasakara paseangoo.. will try to grab some piece of akson !
From: Nerd on Tue Nov 18 0:31:45 2008.

Bro,
Shooting is going on in Chennai (Adyar - Maverick Gym). The Kulu manali schedule is delayed because sangar is waiting on Mani Ratnam to release aisuwariyaa
From: Dilbert on Tue Nov 18 1:19:50 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Bro,
Shooting is going on in Chennai (Adyar - Maverick Gym). The Kulu manali schedule is delayed because sangar is waiting on Mani Ratnam to release aisuwariyaa

EKNI ... Thalaivar padam.. or side actor kagea waitinga..?? kalegalam..

From: Amarshiva on Tue Nov 18 9:40:37 2008.

Dilbu: She is not side actress, she is given equal importance as RK..

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Bro,
Shooting is going on in Chennai (Adyar - Maverick Gym). The Kulu manali schedule is delayed because sangar is waiting on Mani Ratnam to release aisuwariyaa Crying or Very sad

EKNI ...

Thalaivar padam.. or side actor kagea waitinga..?? kalegalam.. Evil or Very Mad

From: Avadi to America on Tue Nov 18 10:57:19 2008.

Amarshiva wrote:

Dilbu: She is not side actress, she is given equal importance as RK..

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Bro,
Shooting is going on in Chennai (Adyar - Maverick Gym). The Kulu manali schedule is delayed because sangar is waiting on Mani Ratnam to release aisuwariyaa Crying or Very sad

EKNI ...

Thalaivar padam.. or side actor kagea waitinga..?? kalegalam.. Evil or Very Mad

Let the movie come first. we all know whether she is a side actress or as equal as rajini in movie. we all know the role of heroine in rajini movie. if she is the villain, i would expect more contribution from her.

From: thamiz on Tue Nov 18 11:22:47 2008.

Aish is as important as rajni to get the "world" attention. Let us not call her, "side actress".

Who knows she may be visiting the hub!
From: Dilbert on Wed Nov 19 12:48:13 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Aish is as important as rajni to get the "world" attention. Let us not call her, "side actress".

Who knows she may be visiting the hub!

Shiva Shiva. !! Thamiz mam appacharam appacharam.. !

This... 1000 much ! No will be / can be equal to Thalaivar. When he is in a movie.. He rules the Silver screen. Peace out!
From: thamiz on Wed Nov 19 13:24:28 2008.

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north!
From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 19 13:54:03 2008.

thamiz wrote:

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north!

We give proper cerdits to aish...but do not say she is as equal as rajini. Even if she is not in the film, still it would get terrific opening in overseas. I am not sure how many people will come to theatre only for aishwarya in north.....

From: thamiz on Wed Nov 19 14:29:57 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

thamiz wrote:

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north! Smile

We give proper cerdits to aish...but do not say she is as equal as rajini.

So what is proper?

"side actress" I suppose ?

From: Dilbert on Wed Nov 19 14:45:28 2008.

thamiz wrote:

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north!

Shivaji got that opening bcoz of

sentle reminder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY&feature=related

From: thamiz on Wed Nov 19 14:51:03 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

thamiz wrote:

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north! Smile

Shivaji got that opening bcoz of Twisted Evil

sentle reminder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY&feature=related

what if enthiran had MUCH BIGGER opening?

From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 19 15:33:32 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

thamiz wrote:

I am very honest here. Shankar, ARR, Aish all shoul d be given proper credit besides super* for big openings in overseas and A centers and in north! Smile

Shivaji got that opening bcoz of Twisted Evil

sentle reminder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY&feature=related

what if enthiran had MUCH BIGGER opening? Laughing

IT is also because of rajini. it clearly shows his movies hype grows leap and bound by each movie.

From: Nerd on Wed Nov 19 15:38:42 2008.

Whats with the Aish bashing? Cut it out guys. It can't be denied that
1. Shankar has/had to workaround her schedule to acommodate her in this movie.
2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 19 15:47:07 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Whats with the Aish bashing? Cut it out guys. It can't be denied that
1. Shankar has/had to workaround her schedule to acommodate her in this movie.
2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

i agree your point. shankar do not want to give pure south indian dish to north indian audiance. So he wants to add north indian dish like VEG pulav or palak panneer (Aish) etc. But the bottomline, it is still going to be a south indian dish as main course is a south meal (rajini).

We can not accept the below statement.
"Aish is as important as rajni"

From: thamiz on Wed Nov 19 17:05:59 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Nerd wrote:

We can not accept the below statement.
"Aish is as important as rajni"

I cant accept someone saying aish is a "side actress".

Her role with Rajni is is like Julia Roberts acting with Harrison Ford!

From: NOV on Wed Nov 19 21:04:16 2008.

Nerd wrote:

2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

don't joke.

anyway, ais kutty is forever south indian for us, in real life and also as an actress.

From: groucho070 on Wed Nov 19 21:11:11 2008.

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

don't joke.

anyway, ais kutty is forever south indian for us, in real life and also as an actress. Cool

ais kutty-ah?

I agree with you...she is not that huge here. She is recognised, but huge? Don't think so.

Worldwide, yes, she alongside Shilpa (for wrong reason) are the most recognised (as in "yeah, heard of her").

From: Dilbert on Thu Nov 20 1:09:01 2008.

groucho070 wrote:

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

don't joke.

anyway, ais kutty is forever south indian for us, in real life and also as an actress. Cool

ais kutty-ah? Laughing

Lets see I will reserve my comment till Feb 09 She is acting in of my most loved Comic Character ! THE PINK PANTHER lets see..

From: Anban on Thu Nov 20 5:45:35 2008.

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

don't joke.

anyway, ais kutty is forever south indian for us, in real life and also as an actress. Cool

NOV.. unga Girlfriend-a vittu kodukka maatreengale..

From: hamid on Thu Nov 20 6:32:20 2008.

yesterday was going thro this thread which has the history of Shankar's dreamproject Robot( enthiran)..

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=3543

seems lots of changes in the cast and lots of issues.. with that I think almost half the main Filmstars should be knowing the story aleady

From: Mahen on Thu Nov 20 10:49:49 2008.

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

2. She has a much better pull than Shreya (esp in NI, Msia/Spore and overseas generally)

don't joke.

anyway, ais kutty is forever south indian for us, in real life and also as an actress. Cool

Nov, Aish is very popular in malaysia...Even non-indians recognize her very well...In fact she was one of the main reason why Jeans ran for 100 days here...Shreya only became popular after sivaji...

From: Avadi to America on Thu Nov 20 13:33:44 2008.

Guys,

malaysia seems to be rajini fort. Both sivaji and chandramukhi did phenominal business in malaysia. Sivaji collected more than 10 crores from malaysia alone. probably, it is the only indian movie touched this magical number.
From: Nerd on Mon Nov 24 15:33:54 2008.

Heavy rain dampens Enthiran shoot

The shooting of superstar Rajini's magnum opus Enthiran is going on in Chennai in a full fledged scale.

After having completed a schedule in Hyderabad, the crew is now camping in Chennai to shoot a major portion.

According sources, Director Shankar had planned to film a few important sequences in a magnificent set erected by art director Sabu Cyril within the premises of a city school during the last two days. However the rain played spoilsport and the set was damaged. So the shooting had to be cancelled.

It has been learnt that the shooting will continue for the next few days in South Chennai.

Actress Aishwarya Rai who is playing the female lead in the film, is expected to arrive in the city by mid-December.

Recently, the Superstar had requested his fans to refrain from celebrating his birthday, falling on December 12. However, for the fans in the city, the shooting which is to take place will definitely offer some excitement around that time.
___________________________
Naansans rain

From: Avadi to America on Mon Nov 24 15:58:29 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Heavy rain dampens Enthiran shoot

The shooting of superstar Rajini's magnum opus Enthiran is going on in Chennai in a full fledged scale.

After having completed a schedule in Hyderabad, the crew is now camping in Chennai to shoot a major portion.

According sources, Director Shankar had planned to film a few important sequences in a magnificent set erected by art director Sabu Cyril within the premises of a city school during the last two days. However the rain played spoilsport and the set was damaged. So the shooting had to be cancelled.

It has been learnt that the shooting will continue for the next few days in South Chennai.

Actress Aishwarya Rai who is playing the female lead in the film, is expected to arrive in the city by mid-December.

Recently, the Superstar had requested his fans to refrain from celebrating his birthday, falling on December 12. However, for the fans in the city, the shooting which is to take place will definitely offer some excitement around that time.
___________________________
Naansans rain Twisted Evil

Tamil nattula mazhyey eppovo oru murai thaan payyuthu...athyum nasnsense sollreenga.

From: Avadi to America on Mon Nov 24 15:59:05 2008.

[quote="Avadi to America"]

Nerd wrote:

Tamil nattula mazhyey eppovo oru murai thaan payyuthu...

From: Nerd on Mon Nov 24 16:15:23 2008.

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!
From: Avadi to America on Mon Nov 24 17:02:10 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!

Even i was kidding....I too felt the same for hampering film shoot.

From: groucho070 on Mon Nov 24 23:31:48 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Guys,

malaysia seems to be rajini fort. Both sivaji and chandramukhi did phenominal business in malaysia. Sivaji collected more than 10 crores from malaysia alone. probably, it is the only indian movie touched this magical number.

Both Rajini and Kamal. Kamal's Hey Ram did good business here. Watching Dasa, I was awestruck by the following he had...the audience behaving the same way they'd behave to a Rajini flick. And most are like me, fans of both. Don't forget what Apoorva Sahotharagral did for us Tamizh film fans here.

From: Cinemarasigan on Tue Nov 25 1:57:22 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!

Even i was kidding....I too felt the same for hampering film shoot.

In today's Bangalore times, it is mentioned that the shooting is resumed and going steadily..

From: hamid on Tue Nov 25 9:12:40 2008.

ரஜினி படத்தில் விஷ்ணுவர்த்தன்!

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிகாந்த்தின் நீண்ட கால நண்பரும், கன்னடத் திரையுலகின் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார்களில் ஒருவருமான விஷ்ணுவர்த்தன், நீண்ட இடைவெளிக்குப் பிறகு தமிழுக்கு வருகிறார். அதிலும் ரஜினியின் எந்திரன் மூலமாக.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/specials/2008/11/22-vishnuvarthan-join-hands-with-rajinikanth.html
From: Avadi to America on Tue Nov 25 11:53:09 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!

My another concerned was on shankar take his own time and excessive money to complete his movies (direction only)

if the shooting hampered by rain, it would delay the shoot and increase the budget. this eventually lead to sell the movie to high price. I know that this is too early to say. still i concerned because of past experience.

From: thamiz on Tue Nov 25 13:29:41 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!

My another concerned was on shankar take his own time and excessive money to complete his movies (direction only) Sad

if the shooting hampered by rain, it would delay the shoot and increase the budget. this eventually lead to sell the movie to high price. I know that this is too early to say. still i concerned because of past experience. Sad

I dont know, sivaji was delayed a lot too but finally they must have made a big profit and that is why they could unite together again and aiyngaran is ready to risk!

From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Nov 26 1:01:25 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Bro, I think its been raining more than the usual in the last two years. And obviously I was kidding there!!

My another concerned was on shankar take his own time and excessive money to complete his movies (direction only) Sad

I dont know, sivaji was delayed a lot too but finally they must have made a big profit and that is why they could unite together again and aiyngaran is ready to risk!

Aiyngaran would release this movie some more overseas centres to make-up the budget..

From: Anban on Wed Nov 26 15:06:00 2008.

Warner bothers dumps Ocher Studios & Eros dumps Ayangran.
Kollywood : Back to basics
Rama Narayanan, president of the Producers' Council, has announced that following the economic recession, the fee of 'leading' actors in Kollywood is likely to come down. His announcement, no doubt, has sent shock waves among leading heroes.
Added to this new development, many corporate firms have decided to reduce their production cost of many films under production. Eros, financial backers of Aingaran Films, and Warner Brothers, which was behind Soundarya Rajinikath's Ocher Studios, have reportedly backed out of these associations.
This has gladdened the hearts of a few who believe that this would mean that Tamil films would once again be dominated by small film producers and directors. The popular television channels like Raj TV, Zee TV and Sun TV might decide to go full steam with producing films. Many heroes are said to be trying their best to get into the good books of the administrators of these channels.
http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/Nov08/11article361.aspx
From: Nerd on Wed Nov 26 16:08:12 2008.

Chennaionline has posted this news two days back and none of the other websites have copied it so far. Very very authentic news indeed
From: Avadi to America on Wed Nov 26 16:10:46 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Chennaionline has posted this news two days back and none of the other websites have copied it so far. Very very authentic news indeed

Athulla enna sonthozham avangalluku...
From: thamiz on Wed Nov 26 16:41:33 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Chennaionline has posted this news two days back and none of the other websites have copied it so far. Very very authentic news indeed

Are you sarcastic, nerd?
From: Nerd on Wed Nov 26 16:47:35 2008.

Yes, I tried
From: thamiz on Wed Nov 26 17:46:05 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Yes, I tried

நம்ம அன்பர் இந்த மாதிரி விசயத்தை அக்கறையா கொண்டுவந்து கொட்டுவாரு!

From: omega on Wed Nov 26 18:42:06 2008.

Anban wrote:

Warner bothers dumps Ocher Studios & Eros dumps Ayangran.
Kollywood : Back to basics
Rama Narayanan, president of the Producers' Council, has announced that following the economic recession, the fee of 'leading' actors in Kollywood is likely to come down. His announcement, no doubt, has sent shock waves among leading heroes.
Added to this new development, many corporate firms have decided to reduce their production cost of many films under production. Eros, financial backers of Aingaran Films, and Warner Brothers, which was behind Soundarya Rajinikath's Ocher Studios, have reportedly backed out of these associations.
This has gladdened the hearts of a few who believe that this would mean that Tamil films would once again be dominated by small film producers and directors. The popular television channels like Raj TV, Zee TV and Sun TV might decide to go full steam with producing films. Many heroes are said to be trying their best to get into the good books of the administrators of these channels.
http://www.chennaionline.com/film/News/Nov08/11article361.aspx

Romba arumaiyaana news!!!! Nandri Nandri, Nandrihal pala!!!

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Wed Nov 26 23:36:07 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Chennaionline has posted this news two days back and none of the other websites have copied it so far. Very very authentic news indeed Clap

Quote:

It is also reported that Eros Entertainment, the financiers of Ayngaran and some other major production houses have backed off from the projects. This may also have stemmed because of many big films bombing at the box office.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/43259.html

From: thamiz on Wed Nov 26 23:55:02 2008.

Hope aiyngaran is not backing off from enthiran
From: dinesh2002 on Thu Nov 27 0:09:57 2008.

NOV, its totally absurd to say Aishu is not so popular here in Msia.... Go ask any normal Malay guys or even Chinese fella, they will know who is Aishwarya Rai! i know few Chinese dudes went to watch Kandukondain Kandukondain JUST FOR AISHU and the MUSIC........ that clearly shows her influence here..... she being in Endhiran DEF ADDS a STAR to the film... NO DOUBT.... Endhiran has become MORE grandeur becoz of Aishu in the film as well.... other than the other gigantics factors ofcource....

as for me... im waiting for Endhiran for Shankar-Rahman combo again, and to watch my Goddess graces me with her appearance in a Tamil film after a 8-9 years gap!! YAY!!!

From: Cinemarasigan on Thu Nov 27 1:23:54 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Yes, I tried Laughing

நம்ம அன்பர் இந்த மாதிரி விசயத்தை அக்கறையா கொண்டுவந்து கொட்டுவாரு! Laughing

Because these kind of news really gives you happy and makes you laugh

From: crajkumar_be on Thu Nov 27 8:37:34 2008.

The latest is that it seems Zoom channel also has a marquee with the same news

P.S: I generally don't give much credence to channels like these... we'll have to wait if any other house reports this

Update: This is a diff news... something about shooting date/clash between Mani's film and Robot Late news i think
From: SoftSword on Thu Nov 27 8:59:23 2008.

Vidunga, Corporate Cos nambi tamil film industry irukka vaendiyadhilla... yaarellaam kelamburaangalo kelambattum....
From: crajkumar_be on Thu Nov 27 9:03:27 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

Vidunga, Corporate Cos nambi tamil film industry irukka vaendiyadhilla... yaarellaam kelamburaangalo kelambattum....

SS,
I meant that first i'd wrongly understood and posted that Zoom was giving news about the pullout.. it seems that they were only talking about the postponement in shooting due to Mani's film (Rai, perhaps?)
From: Cinemarasigan on Thu Nov 27 9:10:52 2008.

I don't think there will be any problems as far as this film is concerned, even if there is any problem from Aiyngaran there will be many people ready to take it up this project because of the names associated with..
From: dinesh2002 on Fri Nov 28 10:21:19 2008.

Ash– busy with Raavan, Endiran in dismay
November 27, 2008

The third leg of shooting of Endhiran, which was scheduled to be held in Kulu Manali was cancelled as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is busy with Mani Rathnam’s Ravan. The Endhiran team, sans Aishwarya, left for Kulu a few days ago but were not able to film the song sequence as planned because the actress was
Aishwarya Rai
caught up in Mani’s shooting in Kochi. The disappointed crew returned back to Chennai to can those scenes that does not require her. It is now believed that Shankar-Rajini and team will leave for Kulu when Ash completes her commitments with Mani Rathnam’s Ravan.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-08-04/aishwarya-rai-27-11-08.html

its funny i dun see updates on the film here as often as what happened to SIVAJI THE BOSS.... hmmmmm......
From: groucho070 on Fri Nov 28 21:50:16 2008.

As it is Shankar's schedule is longer than the one for Ben Hur, ithu veera.

I suspect Rajini would be in his mid sixties when the film comes out.
From: rookie007 on Sun Nov 30 11:01:42 2008.

Update on Enthiran shooting
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=GEkqfUD3Atg
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QUBrwCa9G-c
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=HKnn9AGBaBQ

Thalivar looks very dashin .....
source: orkut rajini fans

From: thamiz on Sun Nov 30 12:21:27 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Update on Enthiran shooting Cool

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=GEkqfUD3Atg
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QUBrwCa9G-c
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=HKnn9AGBaBQ

Thalivar looks very dashin ..... Cool

source: orkut rajini fans

Seems like somewhat novel and never seen before!

From: Avadi to America on Sun Nov 30 16:38:48 2008.

60vathu vayasula inga arajagam pannitu irrukaru...He looks dashing....
From: OnMyWay on Sun Nov 30 20:32:47 2008.

nalla drill master drill vangara feel ..
andha amma thalaila edho kozhi rakka matti vitturkanga..
enna sir idhu.
From: steveaustin on Mon Dec 1 9:25:40 2008.

A comedy scene from Endhiran

Rajinikanth starrer Endhiran, which was progressing rapidly, was stalled last week due to the heavy rains that lashed the Chennai city. Prior to the rains, the film’s crew was seen camping in several parts of the city to film some important scenes. Incidentally, director Shankar had planned the shooting schedule very meticulously and saw to it that the unit shifted its base every day. Sources have it that this was to avoid the fans thronging the shooting venue. It is said that even the vehicles used for the shooting were parked in inconspicuous places.

Very recently, a comedy scene, in which Rajini was seen in both the roles as a scientist and Robot, was filmed at a famous beauty parlor. As per the scene, Rajini takes the Robot for a haircut to a salon. The hairstylist takes a look at robot Racine’s long locks of hair and asks if it took six months to grow that much to which he replies that it took just one day. This scene had the crew watching it in splits of laughter.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-08-01/endhiran-01-12-08.html

From: Yathu on Tue Dec 2 13:22:35 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Update on Enthiran shooting Cool

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=GEkqfUD3Atg
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QUBrwCa9G-c
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=HKnn9AGBaBQ

Thalivar looks very dashin ..... Cool

source: orkut rajini fans

OOOOooooOooo

This is like when the Oru Koodai song got leaked on youtube while it was being choreographed! Shankar's getting predictable.

Can't make out much of the song...cos of the 1..2...3...1..2...3...1...2...3ing.

AISH looks HHHHHOOOOT! This is why this film needs her...look at her dancing...

I hope its Prabhu Deva doing the choreography! Or Raju Sundaram...they do justice to ARRs songs.

Look what Brinda (Maaster) did to Balleilekha.

From: Dilbert on Thu Dec 4 22:49:31 2008.

First Sujatha Now Sridhar... great losses.. !

2 more years.. ! with ever changing world.. we don't know wat to except !!
From: Yathu on Fri Dec 5 8:51:39 2008.

Santhanam bags comedian role in 'Endhiran'
IndiaGlitz [Friday, December 05, 2008]

It's not Vadivelu nor Vivek. Santhanam has been given the prestigious opportunity to enact the comedian's role in superstar Rajinikanth's 'Endhiran'.

This appointment comes as a big boost to the young Santhanam who is already making waves with his comic way of acting. Director Shankar hitherto used the services of Vadivelu in 'Kadhalan' and 'Mudhalvan' whereas Vivek was the comedian in the films 'Boys', Anniyan' and 'Sivaji'.

The opportunity of acting with Rajinikanth in 'Endhiran' might just propel the talented Santhanan to absolute stardom.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/43435.html

Hmmm Shanthanam with Rajni....

IMO, I think Vadivel/ Vivek should also be given a role...even if its a smaller one. Like Vadivelu's role in Mudhalvan.
From: ajaybaskar on Fri Dec 5 8:59:12 2008.

Liked Santhanam's comedy in Jeyamkondaan. Hope he avoids double meaning dialogues.

From: Vivasaayi on Fri Dec 5 10:18:55 2008.

steveaustin wrote:

A comedy scene from Endhiran

Rajinikanth starrer Endhiran, which was progressing rapidly, was stalled last week due to the heavy rains that lashed the Chennai city. Prior to the rains, the film’s crew was seen camping in several parts of the city to film some important scenes. Incidentally, director Shankar had planned the shooting schedule very meticulously and saw to it that the unit shifted its base every day. Sources have it that this was to avoid the fans thronging the shooting venue. It is said that even the vehicles used for the shooting were parked in inconspicuous places.

Very recently, a comedy scene, in which Rajini was seen in both the roles as a scientist and Robot, was filmed at a famous beauty parlor. As per the scene, Rajini takes the Robot for a haircut to a salon. The hairstylist takes a look at robot Racine’s long locks of hair and asks if it took six months to grow that much to which he replies that it took just one day. This scene had the crew watching it in splits of laughter.

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-08-01/endhiran-01-12-08.html

interesting scene!sounds good.

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 5 10:22:44 2008.

Ennadhu santhaanamaa Perhaps either Rajini or Shankar was impressed by his comedy (?) in kuselan. Except SSUE and pollAthavan I found him very annoying in other movies. He was much better in lollu saba
From: SoftSword on Fri Dec 5 10:24:26 2008.

here shankar holds the control for santhanam...
so need not worry...
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 5 11:38:02 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

here shankar holds the control for santhanam...
so need not worry...

Yes you are right. Shankar has rarely disappointed us wrt comedy.
Gentleman, Indian - GM-Senthil. Enough said.
KAdhalan - Jill Jung Juck
Jeans - SVe sekar makes up for Raju Sundaram, senthil
Mudhalvan - Comedy was sparsely used.
Boys - Vivek was excellent
BOSS - Though nothing extraordinary, vivek did his part well.
From: Vivasaayi on Fri Dec 5 11:43:09 2008.

u left out anniyan where vivek was so good

"yenda lovea solludanaa...kadhala kakoosanu patti mandrama nadathitu vandhiruka?"

"love letter eludhudana..thalamuthu nadarasan officela aplication potrukan"

"ennaa marginlam podra..vitta extra paper ketpa pola"
From: SoftSword on Fri Dec 5 11:53:36 2008.

wat abt indian....
"yaeppa chandhru... poravanga varavanga ellaam thooki patthuttu poraangappa..."

and
the famous....
"chandru chandru'nu oru maanasthan irundhanae..."

From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 5 14:46:29 2008.

Vivasaayi wrote:

u left out anniyan where vivek was so good

"yenda lovea solludanaa...kadhala kakoosanu patti mandrama nadathitu vandhiruka?"

"love letter eludhudana..thalamuthu nadarasan officela aplication potrukan"

"ennaa marginlam podra..vitta extra paper ketpa pola"

adding to this...

"antha ponnu thoongarathuku munnadi, bathroom porathuku intha pakkam thaan varuva, nee ennapanra, nee gappunu pudichu KISSU adichudu...

Ayyayo athu thappu....

ithukkaga KAMAL siryada koopuda mudium....

From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 5 14:48:40 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

wat abt indian....
"yaeppa chandhru... poravanga varavanga ellaam thooki patthuttu poraangappa..."

and
the famous....
"chandru chandru'nu oru maanasthan irundhanae..."

urmila: enagaluku oru MALE model vendum...

GM: naan ready...

Urmila: unnaku nejula romba mudi...

GM: (shows kamal nenju) appa ithu enna panju mittaya....

It is only GM who can tease rajini and kamal in screen wile acting with them.
From: Dilbert on Fri Dec 5 23:48:25 2008.

Yaaravudu !! CSI Miami la vara and sound separation daabava yaduthutu vangappa

I spliting my hair apart.. I have used all free download software to see somehow I can remove those morons.. shouting.. 123 123..123.. !@$#

From: Yathu on Sat Dec 6 8:15:11 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Yaaravudu !! CSI Miami la vara and sound separation daabava yaduthutu vangappa

I spliting my hair apart.. I have used all free download software to see somehow I can remove those morons.. shouting.. 123 123..123.. !@$#
Mad

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song.

From: dinesh2002 on Sat Dec 6 8:23:50 2008.

Yathu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song. MusicSmile

its just a counting the dance master and crew will say so u dun dance out of the song's tempo ... its not a part of the song...

From: Dilbert on Sat Dec 6 11:08:16 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Yathu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song. MusicSmile

its just a counting the dance master and crew will say so u dun dance out of the song's tempo ... its not a part of the
song... Twisted Evil

EKYI

It sounded like Yesudas or his son ! any thoughts. about singer!

From: Yathu on Sat Dec 6 12:49:40 2008.

dinesh2002 wrote:

Yathu wrote:

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song. MusicSmile

its just a counting the dance master and crew will say so u dun dance out of the song's tempo ... its not a part of the song... Twisted Evil

I was joking Dinesh.

From: Yathu on Sat Dec 6 12:50:42 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

EKYI It sounded like Yesudas or his son ! any thoughts. about singer!

I'm thinking Benny Dayal. ARRs favourite at the moment.

From: dinesh2002 on Sat Dec 6 22:58:11 2008.

Yathu wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Yathu wrote:

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song. MusicSmile

its just a counting the dance master and crew will say so u dun dance out of the song's tempo ... its not a part of the song... Twisted Evil

I was joking Dinesh.

Athane parthen... konja neram aadi poithen ...

From: jaaze on Sun Dec 7 11:52:19 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

dinesh2002 wrote:

Yathu wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Why do you want to remove the 1..2..3..1...2..3...1...2...3ing? Its part of the song. MusicSmile

its just a counting the dance master and crew will say so u dun dance out of the song's tempo ... its not a part of the
song... Twisted Evil

EKYI

It sounded like Yesudas or his son ! any thoughts. about singer!

It sounded like Vijay Yesudas to me

From: jaaze on Sun Dec 7 11:53:20 2008.

Karthik can also be heard in the other parts of the song, together with tribal (?) chants
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 8 0:43:09 2008.

Enthiran: From Amazon to Anamalai!
(Saturday, 6th December 2008)
It's neither Vadivelu nor Vivek…. Santhanam, the young and upcoming actor who plays one of the comedians in Kuselan has been given the prestigious opportunity to play the main comedian role in superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran’.

But remember, the main comedy track is very much sticking with one of the roles of Rajini in the film. Thalaivar’s comedy sequences in films like Rajathi Raja, Annamalai, Veera, Muthu and Chandramukhi sets new high for a decent and hilarious comedy.

For Santhanam it is a big surprise and an unexpected gift from the superstar.

Meanwhile, the Enthiran unit will shift soon to the picturesque locations of Valparai and Top slip in the Anamalai hills near Coimbatore.

It can be recalled that the shooting of major portions of Superstar’s blockbuster movie ‘Rajathi Raja’ was taken place in the many locations of Anamalai. Hope and wish the same success sentiment will be works out to Enthiran too!
From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 12 17:19:14 2008.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/43581.html

Dirtector Shankar and his crew would head to Kulu Manali soon. Buzz is that 'Endhiran', which brings together Rajinikanth and director Shankar again after 'Sivaji', would be shot in the exotic hill station.

The movie was so far shot in Peru, Goa and a few parts of Chennai. Sources in the unit said, 'the next schedule would be shot in Kulu Manali. A shot sequence featuring Rajini and Aishwarya Rai would be canned there'.

'Endhiran', produced by Ayngaran International, has musical score by A R Rahman and cinematography by Rathnavelu. Rajinikanth is currently in Hyderabad to shoot for 'Sultan: The Warrior'. Upon completion, the crew is planning to go to Kulu Manali.
From: Avadi to America on Sat Dec 13 3:36:38 2008.

http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=284

Numero Uno superstar Rajinikanth’s “Endhiran” crew is gearing up for their next schedule. From mid November the crew was filming scenes that required the protagonist alone in the serene locations of Chennai. Next schedule of “Endhiran- The robot “begins on 18th of December that continues till 30th of this month, includes the lead lady “Dazzling Aishwarya Bachan” and Rajinikanth, at carefully chosen locations, in and around Chennai. Since Aishu is also shooting for Manirathnam’s “Ravan”, Director Shanker has fixed her call sheet in a way that she can perform in both movies devoid of interruption.
Endhiran will be Aishwariya’s Second movie in Shanker’s Direction after “Jeans” opposite Prashanth.
From: villan007 on Tue Dec 16 13:17:33 2008.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3847794.cms
From: Dilbert on Tue Dec 16 15:54:29 2008.

villan007 wrote:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3847794.cms

Roobootukea Bailouta !! EKRI
From: Dilbert on Tue Dec 16 16:51:13 2008.

Saturday Dec 13 2008, Chennai

Rajni slashes fee for 'Endhiran'

Recession has landed in tinsel town. Producers have been asking stars to cut down their fees.

Superstar Rajnikanth is said to have taken the initiative to make things smooth for his ‘Endhiran’, directed by Shankar and produced by Ayngaran International.

It is said that Rajnikanth has decided to cut down his remuneration by 30 percent and he has also requested Aishwarya Rai, his heroine in the film, to do the same.

Sources reveal that Rajni has discussed with Aishwarya Rai in detail about this. The arrangement anyhow is that this loss shall be compensated through the profits once the movie releases.

Well, while everyone is busy doing the talks, Rajni, arguably the highest paid actor in India, goes one step ahead and implements it.

http://www.filmysouth.com/tamil_movie_news/rajnikanth_endhiran/december-13-2008/rajni_fights_recession.html

Pay Cut ! lol Man What world we are living in !
From: SoftSword on Wed Dec 17 3:00:53 2008.

ரஜினியுடன் நடிக்க மறுக்கவில்லை-தீபிகா படுகோன்

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினியுடன் நான் நடிக்க மறுத்ததாகக் கூறப்படுவதில் உண்மையில்லை.

எந்திரன் படம் குறித்து யாருமே என்னிடம் பேசவில்லை என்பதே உண்மை, என்கிறார் பாலிவுட்டின் கனவுக் கன்னி தீபிகா படுகோன்.

இதுகுறித்து அவர் கூறியிருப்பதாவது:

தமிழ், இந்தி, தெலுங்கில் பிரமாண்டமாக உருவாகும் ரஜினியின் எந்திரன் – திரோபோ படத்தில் நான் நடிக்க மறுத்ததாகக் கூறப்படுவது தவறு. அதில் கொஞ்சமும் உண்மையில்லை. இந்தப் படம் குறித்து யாருமே என்னிடம் பேசவில்லை. வாய்ப்பு வந்திருந்தால் கண்டிப்பாக நடித்திருப்பேன்.

மற்றபடி எப்போது வாய்ப்பு வந்தாலும் நடிக்க தயாராக உள்ளேன். ஆனால் வேறு எந்த தமிழ்ப் படத்திலும் நடிக்கும் எண்ணம் இப்போதைக்கு இல்லை, என்கிறார் தீபிகா.

//thatstamil

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From: joe on Wed Dec 17 9:36:08 2008.

Sun Pictures producing Enthiran.

Kalanithi Maaran met Rajini.
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 10:33:32 2008.

Joe, sun tv news-la sonnAnga? Co-producers only I assume..
From: joe on Wed Dec 17 10:46:35 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Joe, sun tv news-la sonnAnga? Co-producers only I assume..

Yes,SUN TV news-la thaan sonnanga.

Not co-producer..Completely taken over by Sun Pictures.

Infact previously i mentioned as if Kalanithi went to meet rajini .But it is otherwise ..Rajini and Shankar went to meet Kalaanithi.

Rajini and shankar spoke few words of happiness ,shown in news.
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 10:52:29 2008.

EKSI

Until last month sun TV was telecasting only negative news on Rajini, also promoting vijaykanth. Couple of weeks back, dayanidhi pammified saying naangaL nadunilamayudandhAn seithigaL oLiparappugiROm. Now this huge deal..

Anyway we shall expect enthuran siRappu seithigaL sun news tholaikAtchiyil. Release time-la allollakallollapadum
From: joe on Wed Dec 17 10:55:54 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Anyway we shall expect enthuran siRappu seithigaL sun news tholaikAtchiyil.
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 11:20:20 2008.

OK, bringing this back on track- if someone finds the video of the sun tv news plis post it here.
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Dec 17 13:07:16 2008.

Nerd wrote:

OK, bringing this back on track- if someone finds the video of the sun tv news plis post it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGogSxKTLek
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 13:26:16 2008.

Thanks bay!
From: thamiz on Wed Dec 17 13:31:43 2008.

nerd: people say enthiran theaterical/distrbution rights have been bought by SUN PICTURES!

Is this true?
From: thamiz on Wed Dec 17 13:33:55 2008.

'Endhiran': Sun Pictures steps in
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, December 17, 2008]

Sun Pictures reportedly has acquired the production rights of Rajnikanth starrer 'Endhiran'. The movie which brings together Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai and director Shankar, is touted to be the big budget movie ever to be made in India.

According to reports Marans-owned Sun Pictures has bought out the production rights for the sci -fi movie, which was initially supposed to have been produced by London based Ayngaran International, in which Kishore Lulla-owned Eros International had a controlling stake.

Ayngaran is supposedly transferring all the production costs of the movie to Sun Pictures. Officials at Ayngaran and Sun Pictures could not be reached for comment or further details. Sun Pictures had recently acquired distribution rights for its films including 'Kadhalil Vizhunden', 'Thee', 'Dindigul Sarathy' among others.

Shahrukh Khan was initially supposed to star and co-produce the movie through his company, Red Chillies Entertainment. However, it was dropped owing to creative differences between director Shankar and Shahrukh.

The film will be made in Tamil, but will be released in five languages, including Hindi and Telugu, besides a couple of other regional languages. The movie will also rope in a few Bollywood stars, to add to the glam factor.

---------------

Thanks to ajaybahskar!
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 17 13:40:39 2008.

thamiz wrote:

nerd: people say enthiran theaterical/distrbution rights have been bought by SUN PICTURES!

Is this true?

This article has the press release. Looks like sun tv bought everythng!
http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=970
From: omega on Wed Dec 17 13:42:12 2008.

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Nerd wrote:

OK, bringing this back on track- if someone finds the video of the sun tv news plis post it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGogSxKTLek

I think this is indeed very good for the movie. Lets hope this time around Shankar will have some substance in it.

From: thamiz on Wed Dec 17 13:55:43 2008.

Nerd wrote:

thamiz wrote:

nerd: people say enthiran theaterical/distrbution rights have been bought by SUN PICTURES!

Is this true?

This article has the press release. Looks like sun tv bought everythng!
http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=970

Now that they wont badmouth about Rajni for a while!

From: thamiz on Wed Dec 17 13:56:18 2008.

I bet you Junior Vikatn wont put down rajni for a long while!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Thu Dec 18 0:14:14 2008.

mmm, so now enthiran produced by sun and marketed by sun"thiran".... also, now, all the rumours that said enthiran original producers struck in meltdown, is looking as a truth...
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 1:41:11 2008.

Excellent quailty pics - Took it off orkut.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran1.jpg
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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran2.jpg
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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran3.jpg
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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran4.jpg

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 1:43:50 2008.

Another post from orkut/Kumudam this week.

Quote:

The weekly tells about the Enthiran movie shooting in L'oreal Salon,adyar..

This is the scene
Scientist Rajni..Came along with his Robot Rajini..To trail hows his Robot behave in social life..and all the Barbers there are wondering to see another Rajini..
They Ask our Thalaivar about the other one..He says tht he was his brother..
Barbers ask..we never seen Ur bro. before..
Rajni replies tht he s jus born yesterday....Its just a comedy scene...Late Mr.Sujatha wrote the dailogue script...

Then robot Rajni ask For Books .... to the Working men..
he skims the whole book..and ask for other and other..

And scientist Rajni..jus laugh out by seeing the happening there...

Jeeno-vE dhAn RedJump

From: joe on Thu Dec 18 1:44:08 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Excellent quailty pics - Took it off orkut.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran1.jpg
.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran2.jpg
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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran3.jpg
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http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee295/underworlddon/dec1808enthiran4.jpg

These are the 4 stills they shown in Sun TV news

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 1:46:15 2008.

joe wrote:

These are the 4 stills they shown in Sun TV news

Yes adhE dhaan. The quality of the rip is the point

Saw the youtube of the Sun TV news. onnum solradhukkilla... Only good thing as thamiz said is AV/Sun group will stop their negative propoganda

From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Dec 18 1:47:49 2008.

Nerd wrote:

joe wrote:

These are the 4 stills they shown in Sun TV news Rolling Eyes

Yes adhE dhaan. The quality of the rip is the point Smile

Saw the youtube of the Sun TV news. onnum solradhukkilla... Only good thing as thamiz said is AV/Sun group will stop their negative propoganda Laughing

What's the connection of AV/JV here

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 1:51:27 2008.

Connection illiyA? Sun TV group-um AV group-um friends illiiyA? I mean they (used to?) produce serials for them and have read in many places that they are working together on many things..
From: Dilbert on Thu Dec 18 1:53:01 2008.

I am ok with Robo get another life here.! but Sun Group Not so impressive..

There are NOT the same group once what it used to be .

We can check out following stuff

Pongal special Interveiw with SS- Sangar

and idoit shouting at the background

"Indiea Thoolai - Kachigaalel -- Moodal muraiyaga"

or Ashi odda bittu for Tamil New year

ARR or Bittu ..Aug 15.

Added to these whenever they need some good TRP -- there will be newsu about robo from the radio to newspaper including all the 30 channels they own with .. photo of rajini.. and ashi.. and other.. lotz of masala stories..

Finally commerical success has boiled down to this level.. SUN will recover there investment before even they release this movie thatz far sure. They got a solid meat for 1 + year of AD cash!
Its a big gamable. putting such huge venture in hands of newbie production house.. speaks a volume of how bad the financial markets are.. !

Hope they prove me wrong..

From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Dec 18 1:54:28 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Connection illiyA? Sun TV group-um AV group-um friends illiiyA? I mean they (used to?) produce serials for them and have read in many places that they are working together on many things.. Confused

Serials produce pandradhu OK, aana vera periya connections edhuvum illa, AFAIK.

From: directhit on Thu Dec 18 1:55:59 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Aish

From: SoftSword on Thu Dec 18 2:13:34 2008.

omega wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Nerd wrote:

OK, bringing this back on track- if someone finds the video of the sun tv news plis post it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGogSxKTLek

I think this is indeed very good for the movie. Lets hope this time around Shankar will have some substance in it.

thalaivar says that sun network has approached him 2 yrs before for a movie, and by then he asked them to wait... and this happened now...

did anybody see that... thalaivar looks awesome and stylish in that costume with that specs....

From: omega on Thu Dec 18 7:25:16 2008.

SoftSword wrote:

omega wrote:

m_23_bayarea wrote:

Nerd wrote:

OK, bringing this back on track- if someone finds the video of the sun tv news plis post it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGogSxKTLek

I think this is indeed very good for the movie. Lets hope this time around Shankar will have some substance in it.

He seems to be very relaxed too. This was apparent even in the Aashram function where he drooled for not acting with Sarojadevi also...

From: getcurry on Thu Dec 18 7:53:37 2008.

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/rajini-reveals-endhiran-kunkumam-exclusive-scans/
From: getcurry on Thu Dec 18 7:57:11 2008.

how to post that entire news here?
From: SoftSword on Thu Dec 18 8:02:36 2008.

thanks for the link gc...
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 10:22:20 2008.

Thanks getcurry. You can't post images here. Kunkumam guys will probably carry one scoop news every month from now on

The scene they have described is superb. And as I said before, jeeno has gotten a new life in Rajini
From: Avadi to America on Thu Dec 18 16:15:46 2008.

Mudincha, ippavey sun group sharea vangi podunga....padam relaese aagumpothu nalla velaiku vikkalam...
From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 16:28:57 2008.

As dilb bro rightly said, the sun group will recover at least half the investment even before the movie's release

* Exclusive insider info/stills on dinakaran/Kungunam/vaNNathirai
* Shankar, Aish, Rahman, Rathnavelu and maybe even Rajini interviews on special occasions

etsra etsra etsra

Shankar looked very *down* on that video From the mid-90s till now, ethana producers/actors/financiers..

From: thamiz on Thu Dec 18 16:34:20 2008.

Nerd wrote:

As dilb bro rightly said, the sun group will recover at least half the investment even before the movie's release

* Exclusive insider info/stills on dinakaran/Kungunam/vaNNathirai
* Shankar, Aish, Rahman, Rathnavelu and maybe even Rajini interviews on special occasions

etsra etsra etsra

Shankar looked very *down* on that video Sad

From the mid-90s till now, ethana producers/actors/financiers..

Do they completely "own" the movie, nerd?

Is there any change in budget of this movie bcos of all these changes?

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 16:45:48 2008.

Yes. They seem to have paid ayngaran+eros off. They completely own the movie now. No idea on the budget. Guess it will still remain the same with the amount of CGI needed. But Rajini/Aish were asked to cut down on their salaries. This applies to the whole industry!

From: thamiz on Thu Dec 18 17:33:27 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Yes. They seem to have paid ayngaran+eros off. They completely own the movie now. No idea on the budget. Guess it will still remain the same with the amount of CGI needed. But Rajini/Aish were asked to cut down on their salaries. This applies to the whole industry!

So, the sun group could afford 150 Crore just like that!!!

From: Nerd on Thu Dec 18 18:23:03 2008.

Thamiz, sun is the second largest TV network in India with 30(?) channels

From: omega on Thu Dec 18 18:40:56 2008.

Nerd wrote:

From the mid-90s till now, ethana producers/actors/financiers..

Don't you guys remember how Vannathirai quoted BOSS as a LOSS maker. Wonder how for a even higher budget movie they have opted to take over?? What does this show?? I am sure NAG Ravi will be the first in the queue to get the distribution rights for Enthiran. Kaalathin Kattaayam!!

From: Dilbert on Thu Dec 18 19:00:11 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Shankar looked very *down* on that video From the mid-90s till now, ethana producers/actors/financiers..

As director this was the biggest blow anyone can get ! your pet project is getting hammered Left rite and centre for no fault of yours.

First Creativity blow : Aygaran Insisting on RK to be the person for them invest in this project

Second one : RK and Aygaran Insiting Ashi to be part of the this movie

Thrid one : Sujatha the main behind the stroy passes away

Now : Aygaran backing out in one of the most unconventional way possible.

In others words they were forced to look for buyers. As far as I know there were not many takers this time. SUN has exhausted its options in Television industry, They need to get the share holders more than just TV group.

Who knows for all that we know this could create the MGM of India. ..

PS: For people who doesn't know the background of MGM they use to / they do still own casinos and threatres before they ventured in to Movies...

I am trying to be a devil's advocate here. Even though I hate his creativity in some places. As successful director this will be his the biggest challenge of his carreer thats far sure. If he manages to pull this off.

He will be the main person responsible for the success of this movie. - > Not underplaying RK importance here .. pl read beyond that thinking point.
From: getcurry on Thu Dec 18 23:43:58 2008.

Aishwarya in Chennai - Media Coverage

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/aishwarya-rai-to-land-in-chennai-today-for-enthiran/

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/aishwarya-rai-to-visit-chennai/

woww what a thighs

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 19 0:07:02 2008.

getcurry wrote:

Aishwarya in Chennai - Media Coverage

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/aishwarya-rai-to-land-in-chennai-today-for-enthiran/

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/aishwarya-rai-to-visit-chennai/

woww what a thighs Cool

Who runs rajinilive?

From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 19 9:48:42 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Mudincha, ippavey sun group sharea vangi podunga....padam relaese aagumpothu nalla velaiku vikkalam...

http://profit.ndtv.com/2008/12/19152217/Sun-TV-gets-high-investor-rati.html

Updated: 19/12/2008 | 12:00 AM IST Hot pursuit

Sun TV gets high investor rating points
Capital Market
Friday, December 19, 2008 (New Delhi)
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The block deal constituted 2.59% of the company's equity.

Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was up 69.85 points, or 0.69%, to 10,146.28.

On BSE, 1.09 crore shares were traded in the counter. The stock had an average daily volume of 1.15 lakh shares in the past one quarter.

The stock hit a high of Rs 168 and a low of Rs 144.90 so far during the day. The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 441.80 on 7 January 2008 and a 52-week low of Rs 125.10 on 1 December 2008.

The stock is up 7.57% from a recent low of Rs 153.85 on 17 December 2008.

The mid-cap stock had outperformed the market over the past one month till 18 December 2008, rising 13.68% as compared to the Sensex's return of 12.75%. It had underperformed the market in the past one quarter, declining 25.08% as compared to the Sensex's decline of 24.33%.

The company's current equity is Rs 197.04 crore. Face value per share is Rs 5.

The current price of Rs 165.50 discounts the company's Q2 September 2008 annualized EPS of Rs 10.99, by a PE multiple of 15.06.

Sun TV Network, yesterday, 18 December 2008, announced that Sun Pictures, the movie division of the company, will be handling the production of the movie Endhiran. Endhiran is India's biggest movie in terms of grandeur, splendor and star cast. The film will be released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and other languages by the end of next year.

Recently, the promoters of Sun TV Network bought peace with the Karunanidhi family of the Tamil Nadu state chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi.

Sun TV Network's net profit surged 35.1% to Rs 108.31 crore on 2.3% increase in net sales to Rs 237.88 crore in Q2 September 2008 over Q2 September 2007.

Sun TV Network is a leading television broadcaster in all southern states of India. It offers four Tamil language channels including Sun TV, Sun News, Sun Music and KTV as also two Malayalam channels Surya TV and Kiran TV, apart from Telugu and Kannada channels.

From: dinesh2002 on Fri Dec 19 11:23:47 2008.

getcurry wrote:

Ahaaa...... Avana nee??

From: thamiz on Fri Dec 19 12:03:02 2008.

ஆமா, இவருதான் அவரு!
From: dinesh2002 on Fri Dec 19 12:58:08 2008.

thamiz wrote:

ஆமா, இவருதான் அவரு!
From: getcurry on Fri Dec 19 13:16:30 2008.

என்ன வச்சி காமெடி பண்ணலையே ?

From: Dilbert on Fri Dec 19 14:05:53 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Mudincha, ippavey sun group sharea vangi podunga....padam relaese aagumpothu nalla velaiku vikkalam... Smoke Smirk

http://profit.ndtv.com/2008/12/19152217/Sun-TV-gets-high-investor-rati.html

I was trying for few when they went public it was listed if I am rite around 570+ and at AM its was around 780+

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 19 17:27:55 2008.

Currently shooting at Ennore
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=3444
From: getcurry on Sat Dec 20 0:46:12 2008.

Cameraman Rathinavelu Interview

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/enthiran-will-change-my-image-cameraman-rathnavelu/
From: rookie007 on Sun Dec 21 9:25:13 2008.

Exclusive:Endhiran made @ Budget of 165 cr
The hottest topic of discussion in Kollywood is Sun Pictures snapping up Rajinikanth’s mega budget Shankar extravaganza Endhiran — The Robot, from Ayngaran International (AI), who, a few months back, launched it in a big way.

The grapevine has it that the deal has been firmed up between the Rajinikanth-Shankar combo and Sun Pictures for a whopping Rs 165 crore, on a first copy basis.

All that Kalanidhi Maran, chairman and managing director of Sun TV Network
Limited was willing to say was, “This is a big moment for Sun Pictures as we feel this is going to be India’s biggest movie. We are very happy and proud to be associated with Superstar Rajinikanth, Shankar and A R Rahman.”

Sources close to AI say the company is relieved that it is out of the project, which according to them “does not make any business sense”.

The buzz is that Shankar and Karunamoorthy of AI have parted ways over the budget of Endhiran, which was originally pegged at Rs 120 crore.

After the meltdown and global recession, the Kishore Lulla-owned Eros International, which has a stake in AI, wanted Shankar to scale down the budget.

However, sources claim Shankar was in no mood to comply. As per sources close to the production, for shooting two songs in North America, Peru and other foreign locations and some scenes in Goa, AI shelled out a whopping Rs 30 crore!

Shankar and key members of his unit travelled in style in first class, first on a recce to spot locations and then for the actual shoot. They stayed at luxury resorts and took helicopters from the US for the aerial shots for the songs. Also, sources claim they hired top technicians from Hollywood with salaries on par with what they would get for an English film! 6:34 am (1½ hours ago) ROHIT V
And for an action scene to be shot in Goa, the producers were forced to buy, on the insistence of the director, three brand new luxury cars — a Mercedes, BMW and an Audi, costing nearly Rs 3 crore, when they could have hired it! And the brand new Merc was blown up for an action scene, when they could have used a dummy! It was at this stage that AI decided that enough was enough and wanted to wriggle out of the project.

A source says, “They literally blew up a fortune — nearly Rs 30 crore and hardly 25 percent of the film was over. Remember? Rajinikanth’s biggest blockbuster of all times, Chandramukhi, was made on a budget including prints for Rs 30 crore, which went on to collect between Rs 80 and 100 crore from theatricals and all other rights. In the international market, a Rajinikanth film has the potential to generate a sum of $3 to $3.5 million, roughly about Rs 15 crore, while an SRK or Aamir Khan superhit film can make anywhere between Rs 40 and Rs 50 crore.”

Meanwhile, Kishore Lulla of Eros International has been going through difficult times as his big budget Bollywood films like Drona and Yuvvraaj have bombed.

In a recent interview, Lulla was quoted as saying, “With the liquidity crunch in the market, people now have less disposable income and so, they will now spend less on luxury and entertainment. This means the movie-going clientele will decrease and so will the box-office collections.”

And the underlining factor that the parent company Eros was stressing was that Kollywood is hardly 30 percent of Bollywood in the international market. Karunamoorthy was clearly told that, this was no time for any kind of bravado. 6:35 am (1½ hours ago) ROHIT V
But Maran and his team do not want to talk about the past. Instead, they are looking at the future.
They feel Endhiran has the potential to be a blockbuster and from Tamil Nadu alone, it may gross a bulk of its production cost.
Added to that, Sun DTH’s foray into north India has been a marketing success and Endhiran’s Hindi version, when it releases next year, can piggyback on it.
Shankar put it succinctly, “I am proud to join hands with Kalanidhi Maran. Working with superstar Rajinikanth is a pleasure.”
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Is_Endhiran_worth_Rs_165_cr/articleshow/3869106.cms
From: Avadi to America on Sun Dec 21 11:21:27 2008.

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From: Avadi to America on Sun Dec 21 11:23:35 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

rookie007 wrote:

A source says, “They literally blew up a fortune — nearly Rs 30 crore and hardly 25 percent of the film was over. Remember? Rajinikanth’s biggest blockbuster of all times, Chandramukhi, was made on a budget including prints for Rs 30 crore, which went on to collect between Rs 80 and 100 crore from theatricals and all other rights. In the international market, a Rajinikanth film has the potential to generate a sum of $3 to $3.5 million, roughly about Rs 15 crore, while an SRK or Aamir Khan superhit film can make anywhere between Rs 40 and Rs 50 crore.”

Still they keep chandramukhi as bench mark for an high budget movie like Endhiran, the robo.

From: Dilbert on Sun Dec 21 21:56:12 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Exclusive:Endhiran made @ Budget of 165 cr
The hottest topic of discussion in Kollywood is Sun Pictures snapping up Rajinikanth’s mega budget Shankar extravaganza Endhiran — The Robot, from Ayngaran International (AI), who, a few months back, launched it in a big way.

'NOT TRUE IT WAS LAUNCHED @ AVM IN VERY SIMPLE WAY"

The grapevine has it that the deal has been firmed up between the Rajinikanth-Shankar combo and Sun Pictures for a whopping Rs 165 crore, on a first copy basis.

165? NUMBER SEEMS TO BE INCREASE EVERY TIME THEY PRINT A STORY ABOUT ROBO

Sources close to AI say the company is relieved that it is out of the project, which according to them “does not make any business sense”.

Laughing

NAAMBA HUB SOURCES MADREE IRRUKU !!?

The buzz is that Shankar and Karunamoorthy of AI have parted ways over the budget of Endhiran, which was originally pegged at Rs 120 crore.

However, sources claim Shankar was in no mood to comply. As per sources close to the production, for shooting two songs in North America, Peru and other foreign locations and some scenes in Goa, AI shelled out a whopping Rs 30 crore!

THESE KIND OF CLAIMS WILL BE PUT ALL THE MOVIES RELEASED IN INDIA "CLAIMING THE BIGGEST MOVIE EVER" TO SHAME

Shankar and key members of his unit travelled in style in first class, first on a recce to spot locations and then for the actual shoot. They stayed at luxury resorts and took helicopters from the US for the aerial shots for the songs. Also, sources claim they hired top technicians from Hollywood with salaries on par with what they would get for an English film! 6:34 am (1½ hours ago) ROHIT V
And for an action scene to be shot in Goa, the producers were forced to buy, on the insistence of the director, three brand new luxury cars — a Mercedes, BMW and an Audi, costing nearly Rs 3 crore, when they could have hired it! And the brand new Merc was blown up for an action scene, when they could have used a dummy! It was at this stage that AI decided that enough was enough and wanted to wriggle out of the project.

\\\ ANY OTHER BIG BULL ALL THREE PUT TOGETHER FULL LOADED VERS WON'T COST YOU MORE THANT 2 CR ITS MAX)///

NEW V/s HIRED OR RENTAL... ! ONLY GOD HOW FAR THESE GUYS WILL BLOW THIS.. !!

A source says, “They literally blew up a fortune — nearly Rs 30 crore and hardly 25 percent of the film was over. Remember? Rajinikanth’s biggest blockbuster of all times, Chandramukhi, was made on a budget including prints for Rs 30 crore, which went on to collect between Rs 80 and 100 crore from theatricals and all other rights. In the international market, a Rajinikanth film has the potential to generate a sum of $3 to $3.5 million, roughly about Rs 15 crore, while an SRK or Aamir Khan superhit film can make anywhere between Rs 40 and Rs 50 crore.”

LOOKING AT THERE CLAIM .. 15 V/S 50 CRS.. Embarassed

TO ENTER UK TOP 10 !!!

Meanwhile, Kishore Lulla of Eros International has been going through difficult times as his big budget Bollywood films like Drona and Yuvvraaj have bombed.

In a recent interview, Lulla was quoted as saying, “With the liquidity crunch in the market, people now have less disposable income and so, they will now spend less on luxury and entertainment. This means the movie-going clientele will decrease and so will the box-office collections.”

GOOD SENSIBLE LULLA. !! NEXT WARREN BUFFET OF INDIA..

From: Cinemarasigan on Mon Dec 22 15:48:58 2008.

These things are common in Tamil film industry.. But One thing is true that Enthiran has become a very hot topic in TN

Dilbert wrote:

rookie007 wrote:

From: ajaybaskar on Tue Dec 23 9:43:51 2008.

Rajinikanth hitchhikes for 'Endhiran'
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, December 23, 2008]

Rajinikanth, who was struck in a traffic-jam near Ennore, where the shooting of 'Endhiran' was on, was given assistance by a group of stunt men to reach the shooting spot without getting delayed on Monday. They managed to cover Rajinikanth with a huge coat and a helmet and took him on a motorcycle to the shooting spot.

Rajinikanth was shooting for the movie at Ennore along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Director Shankar was canning a song sequence. Rajinikanth who left his residence in a car got struck up in a traffic jam near Ennore. He called up Shankar and said that it would be too difficult for him to reach the place. A busy industrial area, the road was blocked by several rows of Lorries.

Shankar came up with an idea and sent a couple of stunt men with motorcycles. They helped Rajinikanth cover his face with a helmet and gave him a long coat. Then they took him in the two-wheeler to the shooting spot.

All the crew members including Aishwarya were surprised to know that Rajnikanth had reached the place in a two-wheeler.
From: Nerd on Tue Dec 23 10:29:40 2008.

Ennathu song-eh???? South America-la reNdu, Kulumanaali-la onnu, ippO idhu vERaya.. 4 duets-lam irukkAdhu
From: cujoo on Tue Dec 23 12:33:26 2008.

rookie007 wrote:

Exclusive:Endhiran made @ Budget of 165 cr

தலைவர் Screen இல் வந்தாலே படம் ஓடும் , ஏன் இவ்வளவு spend பண்ணுறாங்க
From: Dilbert on Tue Dec 23 13:47:19 2008.

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu song-eh???? South America-la reNdu, Kulumanaali-la onnu, ippO idhu vERaya.. 4 duets-lam irukkAdhu

Bro Oru song oru locationa?? namba sangar chumma bituu songea.. or 10 location use pannuvaruu !! Robo Big Budget keakava veanum.!

He could could have completed the whole movie inside a CG studio if you ask me just like Matrix !

Robot sci-fi Ashiwayara dueta ! ! enna.. karmamoo
From: groucho070 on Tue Dec 23 21:58:11 2008.

ajaybaskar wrote:

All the crew members including Aishwarya were surprised to know that Rajnikanth had reached the place in a two-wheeler.

A lesson in humility, Aish! He coulda sat in the air-conditioned car and ask the crew to wait for him. Nope, he needed to be there and will be there no matter what.

From: sarna_blr on Tue Dec 23 23:07:33 2008.

groucho070 wrote:

ajaybaskar wrote:

All the crew members including Aishwarya were surprised to know that Rajnikanth had reached the place in a two-wheeler.

A lesson in humility, Aish! He coulda sat in the air-conditioned car and ask the crew to wait for him. Nope, he needed to be there and will be there no matter what.

From: A.ANAND on Tue Dec 23 23:17:02 2008.

முதலில் கமல்... அடுத்து ரஜினி... அதன் பின் அஜீத்... அப்புறம் ஷாரூக்கான் என்றெல் லாம் பேசப்பட்டு, கடைசியில் திரும்பவும் ரஜினியிலேயே வந்து முடிந்த படம், ஷங்கரின் கனவுத் திட்டமான 'ரோபோ'!
'ஐங்கரன் இன்டர்நேஷனல் மூவீஸ்' தயாரிப்பில் தொடங்கப்பட்டு, 'ரோபோ' என்ற பெயர் மாறி, 'எந்திரன்' என்றாகியும் மாற்றங்களில் திருப்தி போதா மல், தயாரிப்பாளரையும் மாற்றிக்கொண்டு 'சன் பிக்சர்ஸ்' நிறுவனத்திடம் போய்ச் சேர்ந்திருக்கிறது இத்திரைப்படம்!
ஏன் இந்த இடமாற்றம்..?

பாதியில் நின்ற படப்பிடிப்பு..!

ஷங்கர், ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யாபச்சன், ஏ.ஆர்.ரஹ்மான் என்று மெகா கூட்டணியில், இதுவரை தமிழ் சினிமாவில் இல்லாதபடி 150 கோடி ரூபாய் பட்ஜெட்டில் எடுக்க முதலில் ஒப்புக்கொண்டார் 'ஐங்கரன் இன்டர்நேஷனல் மூவீஸ்' லண்டன் கருணா. பல ஆண்டுகளாகவெளிநாட்டில் பட விநியோகம் செய்துவரும் கருணா, ஈழத்தமிழர். சமீபத்தில் அஜீத் நடித்து வெளிவந்த 'ஏகன்' படம்தான் அவருடைய தயாரிப்பில் முதல் வெளியீடு. விஜய் ஹீரோவாக நடித்து பொங்கலுக்கு வரவிருக்கும் 'வில்லு' படமும் கருணாவின் சொந்தப் படம்தான்.

'எந்திரன்' படத்தின் முதல் கட்டப் படப்பிடிப்பு பிரேசில் நாட்டில் நடந்தது. அடுத்ததாக கோவாவிலும் சென்னை திருவான்மியூரில் உள்ள ஒரு பங்களாவிலும்

நடந்தது. கடைசியாக தி.நகரில் இருக்கும் 'பிரசாந்த் ரியல் கோல்டு டவர்' கட்டடத்தின் கீழ்த்தளத்தில் ரஜினி நடிக்கும் காட்சிகள் படமாக்கப்பட்டன. பகலில் படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்தால், ரஜினியைப் பார்க்கக் கூட்டம் எகிறிவிடும் என்பதற்காக, தொடர்ந்து மூன்று நாட்கள் இரவில் ஷ¨ட்டிங் நடந்தது. ஹீரோ ரஜினியும், வில்லன் ரஜினியும் சந்திக்கும் ஒரு காட்சியை அந்த பில்டிங்கின் மாடியில் இருக்கும் ஜாய் ஆலுக்காஸ் நகை மாளிகையின் தளத்தில் படமாக்கினார்கள்.

அடுத்ததாக டிசம்பர் 18-ம் தேதி படப்பிடிப்பு நடக்கும் என்று தயாரிப்புத் தரப்பில் சொல்லப் பட்டது. ஆனால், என்ன நடந்ததோ... அந்தத் தேதியில் 'எந்திரன்' படம் கருணாவின் கையை விட்டே போய்விட்டது!

பகீர் பணச்செலவுகள்...

'எந்திர'னில் ரஜினியின் சம்பளத்தைப் பற்றிச் சொல்லும்போது, 'சிவாஜி'யில் ரஜினி வாங்கிய சம்பளம் 'ஜுஜுபி' என்கிறார்கள். ஷங்கருக்கும் அப்படியே! ஐஸ்வர்யா பச்சனுக்கு ஏழரை கோடி பேசி, 2 கோடி அட்வான்ஸாகக் கொடுக்கப்பட்டது என்று மும்பை பக்கம் பேச்சு! ஹாங்காங்கில் இருக்கும் ஸ்டன்ட் மாஸ்டருக்கு, கிராபிக்ஸ் வேலை செய்யும் டீமுக்கு என்று எல்லாமே கோடிகளில்தான் வாரி இறைத்திருக்கிறார் கருணா. இதுவரை ஆன செலவு 35 கோடி ரூபாய் என்றும், வட்டிக் கணக்கு பார்த்தால் 50 கோடியை நெருங்கும் என்றும் பட்டியல் போடுகிறது ஐங்கரன் தரப்புக்கு நெருக்கமான வட்டாரம். இதெல்லாம் கோலிவுட் வட்டாரத்தில் 'எந்திரன்' படம் சம்பந்தமாகப் பேசப்பட்டு வரும் தகவல்களில் ஒருசில.

லாரியில் போன கார்..!

'எந்திரன்' படத்தில் பயன்படுத்து வதற்காக லேட்டஸ்ட் மாடல் பென்ஸ் கார் ஹீரோ ரஜினிக்கு, பி.எம்.டபிள்யூ. கார் வில்லன் ரஜினிக்கு என்று எல்லாமே செமத்தியான ஸ்டைலாகத்தான் செலவு செய்திருக்கிறார் கருணா. கோவாவில் ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யாபச்சன் தொடர்பான காட்சியைப் படமாக்கியபோது, ரஜினி பயன்படுத்த வேண்டிய பென்ஸ் காரை சென்னையிலிருந்து லாரியில் கோவாவுக்கு அனுப்பினார்களாம்.

ஷங்கர், அருண்பாண்டியன் கசப்பு...

திரைப்பட நடிகர் அருண்பாண்டியன், கருணாவின் நீண்டகால நண்பர். முதலில் ஐங்கரன் மூவீஸில் தயாரிப்பு நிர்வாகியாக இருந்த அருண்பாண்டியன், நாளடைவில் கருணாவுடன் ஏற்பட்ட நெருக்கத்தால் 'ஏகன்' படத்தில் தயாரிப்பாளரில் ஒருவராக உயர்த்தப்பட்டார். பொதுவாக, தான் இயக்கும் படங்களின் ஸ்டில்கள் வரையில் அந்தப் படத்தின் தயாரிப்பாளருக்குக்கூட காட்டாமல் கடைசி வரை சஸ்பென்ஸாகவே வைத்திருப்பார் இயக்குநர் ஷங்கர். எல்லாம் முடிந்தபிறகு முழுமையான 'புராடக்ட்'டை தன் திருப்திக்கேற்ப செதுக்கிவிட்டுக் காட்டுவதுதான் அவருக்குப் பிடிக்கும் என்கிறார்கள். ஏவி.எம் போன்ற பெரிய தயாரிப்பாளர்களே இந்த மாறுபட்ட அணுகுமுறைக்கு ஒத்துழைப்பு கொடுக்க வேண்டிய நிலைதான்!

ஆனால், 'எந்திரன்' பட விஷயத்தில் ஷங்கரின் அணுகுமுறைக்கு அடங்காமல், தனி ரூட்டில் பயணித்திருக்கிறார் அருண்பாண்டியன். 'எந்திரன்' படத்துக்காக எடுக்கப்பட்ட பாடல் காட்சிகளை ஷங்கரிடம் ஒரு வார்த்தைகூட சொல்லாமல், அந்த ஃபிலிம் ரோலை டெவலப் செய்து அருண்பாண்டியன் போட்டுப் பார்த்துவிட்டார் என்பது தான் 'எந்திரன்' இடம்மாறி 'சன் பிக்சர்ஸ்'ஸ§க்குப் போய்விட முக்கியக் காரணம் என்று சினிமா வட்டாரங்களில் பேசப்படுகிறது! பாடல் காட்சிகள் திரையிட்டுப் பார்க்கப் பட்டன என்ற விஷயம் தெரிந்தவுடன், ஷங்கர் டென்ஷனாக... அந்த டென்ஷன் படத்தின் வளர்ச்சிக்கு நல்லதல்ல என்று ரஜினியும் டென்ஷனாகிவிட்டாராம்.

ஷங்கரை மாற்றிய ராஜு...

அருண்பாண்டியன் மீதிருந்த வருத்தத்தின் பிரதிபலிப்பாக, அடுத்து நடத்தவேண்டிய படப்பிடிப்பைத் தள்ளிப் போட்டுக் கொண்டே வந்தாராம் ஷங்கர். நாளாக நாளாக தயாரிப்புத் தரப்பு மீது அவருக்குக் கோபம் அதிகரித்துவந்ததே தவிரக் குறையவில்லை. இந்நிலையில், ஒரு நாள் எதேச்சையாக டான்ஸ் மாஸ்டர் கம் டைரக்டரான ராஜுசுந்தரத்தை சந்தித்திருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர். தன்னுடைய வருத்தம் முழுவதையும் அவரிடம் கொட்டித்தீர்த்திருக்கிறார். ''ரெண்டு பாட்டைப் போட்டுப் பார்த்ததுக்கே இப்படி கோபப்படுறீங்களே... நான் ஆசை ஆசையா 'ஏகன்' படத்தை எடுத்து முடிச்சேன். அருண்பாண்டியன் வந்து எடிட்டிங் ரூம்ல உட்கார்ந்துகிட்டு நான் பண்ணி வச்சிருந்த ஐடியாவையெல்லாம் மாத்தினாரு. இது ரசிகர்களுக்குத் தெரியுமா? படம் தோல்வி அடையும்போது டைரக்டர் மேலேதான் எல்லா பாரமும் விழுது!'' என்று சொல்ல... ஷங்கர் ஆழ்ந்த சிந்தனையில் மூழ்கிப் போனாராம்.

ஜகா வாங்கிய சகா..!

'எந்திரன்' படத்துக்காகப் பிரத்தியேகமாக, கோடிகளை கருணாவின் கையில் திணித்தது வேறொரு தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனம். ஆனால், அந்தப் பணத்தில் 'ஏகன்', 'வில்லு' படங்களைத் தயாரித்தார் கருணா. அதோடு, வெளித் தயாரிப்பாளர்களின் படங்களையும் மொத்தமாக வாங்கி வெளியிட்டது ஐங்கரன் நிறுவனம். 'ஏகன்' வெற்றிபெறாததை உணர்ந்து, விழித்துக்கொண்டது பணம் கொடுத்த நிறுவனம். உடனே, கணக்குவழக்குகளைப் பக்கத்திலிருந்து பார்க்க தன் பிரதிநிதி இருவரை சென்னைக்கு அனுப்பியதாம். இதுவரை ஐங்கரன் மூவீஸ் சினிமாவுக்காக செலவு செய்தவிதத்தில் திருப்தியில்லாததால் 'எந்திரன்' படப்பிடிப்புக்கு மேற்கொண்டு பணம் ரிலீஸ் செய்யாமல் பின்வாங்கத் தொடங்கியதாம்.

தயங்கிய ரஜினி...

ஏற்கெனவே அருண்பாண்டியன் நடவடிக்கையால் நொந்து போயிருந்த ஷங்கர், இதையும் ரஜினி யிடம் சொல்லி வருத்தப்பட.... 'இதற்கு மேலும் படப்பிடிப்பு தள்ளிப் போனால், அது தனக்கான இமேஜையும் சேர்த்தே பாதிக்கும்' என்று தீவிர முடிவுக்கு வந்தாராம் ரஜினி. இதுவே சன் டி.வி. குரூப்பிடம் பேசிப் பார்க்கலாம் என்று திசை மாறியதாகச் சொல்கிறார்கள். இந்த யோசனை வந்த சமயம், தி.மு.க-வின் பெரிய குடும்பத்துக்குள் சமாதானம் ஏற்படவில்லை. 'இப்படியரு முடிவெடுப்பதில் படத்துக்கு என்னவிதமான ப்ளஸ் - மைனஸ்கள் ஏற்படும்' என்ற கோணத்திலும் ரஜினி தீவிரமாக யோசித்தாராம். இதற்கிடையில், 'ஏவி.எம். நிறுவனத்தின் வசம் படத்தை ஒப்புவித்தால் என்ன?' என்ற கோணத்திலும் யூனிட்டுக்குள் பேச்சு வந்திருக்கிறது. ஏதோ சில காரணங்களால் அது மேற்கொண்டு முன்னேறவில்லை. அதன்பிறகே, ''இந்த 'எந்திரன்' படத்தை சன் டி.வி-யால்தான் தயாரிக்க முடியும். அதனால் இதுவரை எடுத்து முடித்தவற்றை அவர்களிடமே ஒப்படைத்து விடலாம். இதுவரை செலவான தொகையை அவர்களிடம் வாங்கலாம்'' என்று சென்னை வந்த வேறொரு தயாரிப்பு பிரதிநிதியிடம் விளக்கியிருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

ஏமாந்த கருணா...

கடந்த 14-ம் தேதி, சென்னைக்கு அருகில் பழைய மகாபலிபுரம் சாலையில் இருக்கும் ஏசியானா ஸ்டார் ஹோட்டலில் தன் அக்காள் மகளின் கல்யாணத்தையும் மறுநாள் ரிசப்ஷனையும் மிகப் பிரமாண்டமாக நடத்தினார் 'ஐங்கரன்' கருணா. அந்த வைபவத்துக்குத் தமிழ்ப்பட உலகமே திரண்டு வந்தது. ஆனால், ரஜினியும் டைரக்டர் ஷங்கரும் அழைப்பிதழ் கொடுத்தும் வரவில்லை. அதோடு, 'எந்திரன்' படத்துக்காகப் பணியாற்றி கருணாவோடு பழகிய ஷங்கரின் உதவி இயக்குநர்களும்கூட நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு வரவில்லை. அப்போதே 'எங்கோ இடிக்குதே' என்று யோசித்திருக்கிறார்கள் சினிமா வட்டாரத்தைச் சேர்ந்தவர்கள். ரஜினி, ஷங்கர், கேமராமேன் ரத்தினவேலு மற்றும் ரஜினியின் நண்பர் நாகராஜராஜா ஆகியோருடன் கலாநிதி மாறன் சந்திப்பு பற்றிய செய்தியும், 'எந்திரன்' இடம் மாறிய விஷயமும் பரபரப்பாக வெளியானதைத் தொடர்ந்து, கருணாவைத் தொடர்பு கொண்டு அவருடைய நண்பர்கள் விசாரிக்க... ''படத்தை விடுங்க. ரஜினி என் 25 வருட நண்பர். அவர் எங்க வீட்டுக் கல்யாணத்துக்கு வராம ஏமாத்திட்டாரே...'' என்று மட்டும் சொன்னாராம் கருணா.

கருணா மீது கோபம்..?

''கலைஞர் டி.வி. ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டபோது, அதற்கு முழு ஆதரவு கொடுத்தார் கருணா. தமிழ்நாட்டில் மட்டும் தெரிந்த கலைஞர் தொலைக்காட்சியை லண்டன், ஐரோப்பிய நாடுகள் என்று ஒளிபரப்ப முக்கிய உதவி செய்தார் அவர். 'சன்' பிக்சர்ஸின் 'காதலில் விழுந்தேன்' படம் ரிலீஸானபோது, வெளிநாடுகளில் தன் வசமிருக்கும் தியேட்டர்களில் அதை அவர் வெளியிடவுமில்லை!'' என்று பழைய கதைகளையும் சிலர் நினைவுகூர்கிறார்கள்.

கலாநிதி மகிழ்ச்சி!

ரஜினி, ரஹ்மான், ஐஸ்வர்யாபச்சன் ஆகியோ ரின் கால்ஷீட் வாங்குவதே குதிரைக் கொம்பான சங்கதியாக இருக்கும் நிலையில், இவர்களோடு இயக்குநர் ஷங்கரும் சேர்ந்து லட்டாகக் கிடைத் ததாலேயே, நேரடித் தயாரிப்பில் கலாநிதி மாறன் கால்பதித்ததாகச் சொல்லப்படுகிறது. மேலும், ரஜினியின் படத்தைத் தயாரிப்பது தங்கள் தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனத்தின் பேனரை இன்னும் உயரத்துக்கு ஏற்றிப் பிடிக்கும் என்று கணக்கிட்டாராம். அதிலும், ''ரஜினியே தனது வீடு தேடி வந்து பேசியதை நினைத்து நெகிழ்ந்து போயிருக்கிறார் கலாநிதி...'' என்கிறார்கள் அவருக்கு நெருக்கமானவர்கள்.

இதற்கிடையில், நாடாளுமன்றத் தேர்தல் நெருங்கும் இந்த சமயத்தில், தங்களுக்கு பக்கபலமாகிவிட்ட 'சன்' குழுமத்துடன் ரஜினி கைகோப்பது கட்சிக்கும் ஒருவகையில் சைலன்ட்டான பாசிடிவ் சிக்னல்களைத் தரும் என்று தி.மு.க. கணக்கிடுவது தனி டிராக்

'வில்லு'... விலைபேசும் சன்னு..?

சமீபத்தில் 'வில்லு' படத்தின் ஆடியோ வெளியீடு நடந்தது. விஜய் ஏனோ அந்த ஃபங்ஷனுக்கு வரவில்லை. படத்தின் இயக்குநரான பிரபுதேவாவும் ஆப்சென்ட். பொங்கலுக்கு ரிலீஸாகவிருக்கும் அந்தப் படம் வேறு கைகளுக்கு மாறுகிறதா என்பதும் இப்போது பேச்சாக இருக்கிறது.

நோ கமென்ட்ஸ்...

''ஷங்கர் படம்பிடித்த 'எந்திரன்' பாடல் காட்சிகளை அவர் அனுமதியில்லாமல் நீங்கள் பார்த்ததுதான் பிரச்னைக்குக் காரணம் என்கிறார்களே..?'' என்று அருண் பாண்டியனிடம் நாம் கேட்டோம். ''அது தவறான கருத்து. நாலு நாள் பொறுங்க, நானே எல்லாத்தையும் சொல்றேன். இப்போதைக்கு நோ கமென்ட்ஸ்!'' என்று எதற்கோ சஸ்பென்ஸ் வைத்தார்அவர். - எம்.குணா (vikatan)
From: Nerd on Tue Dec 23 23:56:14 2008.

முதல் தயாரிப்பே இந்தியாவின் பெருமைக்குரிய படமாய் வருவதில் எங்களுக்கு மிகவும் மகிழ்ச்சி.
(Tuesday, 23rd December 2008)

எந்திரன் படத்தை சன் நிறுவனம் வாங்கிய பிறகு பரபரப்பான எதிர்மறைச் செய்திகள் குறைந்துவிட்டாலும், பொறாமையில் சில முணுமுணுப்புகள் ஸ்ரீதர் பிள்ளைகள், ஜூவிக்கள், நக்கீரன்கல் குரலாய் ஒலித்து க்கொண்டுதான் உள்ளன. இருக்கட்டும், அந்த முணுமுணுப்புகள் நமது தலைவரின் அடுத்தடுத்த வெற்றிகளுக்கான திருஷ்டிகளாய் மாறட்டும்!

எந்திரன் படத்தின் உண்மையான பட்ஜெட் எவ்வளவு? இந்தப் படத்தின் வெற்றி எந்த அளவு இருக்கும்?

இதற்கான விடையை சன் நிறுவனத்தைத் தவிர வேறு யாரால் கூற முடியும்?

இதோ, பேச்சில் கூட கண்ணுமந் கருத்துமாய் இருக்கும், சன் தலைமை செயல் அலுவலர் ஹன்ஸ்ராஜ் சக்ஸேனா பேசுகிறார்:

'முதலில் இந்த வாய்ப்பைக் கொடுத்த ரஜினி சாருக்கு நன்றி தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.

கிட்டத்தட்ட இரண்டு வருடங்களாக நாங்கள் மேற்கொண்ட முயற்சி இது. இப்போதுதான் கைகூடி வந்திருக்கிறது.

உண்மையில் இந்தப் படம்தான் சன் பிக்சர்ஸின் முதல் தயாரிப்பு. இதுவரை நாங்கள் வெளியிட்டவை, மற்றவர்கள் தயாரித்து எங்களுக்கு விற்றவை. ஆனால் எந்திரன் எங்கள் சொந்தத் தயாரிப்பு. முதல் தயாரிப்பே இந்தியாவின் பெருமைக்குரிய படமாய் வருவதில் எங்களுக்கு மிகவும் மகிழ்ச்சி.

இனி ரஜினி சாரும், எங்கள் சேர்மனும் சொல்வதுபோல பேச்சு கிடையாது. செயலில் காட்டுவோம்'.

இந்தப் படத்தின் பட்ஜெட்?

'அதை நாங்கள் இந்த நேரத்தில் வெளியில் சொல்வது சரியா என்று தெரியவில்லை. ரஜினி சார் – ஷங்கருக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, சன்னுக்கும் இது கனவுப் படம்தான். அதற்கான பட்ஜெட் என்னவோ அதை நாங்கள் செய்வோம்'.

அவ்வளவு தொகையை எடுக்க முடியுமா என சிலர் கேள்வி எழுப்பியிருப்பது குறித்து...

'அதுபற்றி நாங்கள் அல்லவா யோசிக்க வேண்டும்! இந்தப் படத்துக்கு நாங்கள் செய்யும் செலவை தமிழக ரசிகர்களே தந்துவிடுவார்கள். எனவே வேறு எந்த மார்க்கெட்டையும் நம்பி நாங்கள் இறங்கவில்லை. இந்த தமிழ் ரசிகர்களை நம்புகிறோம்... முதலீட்டை நாங்கள் சுலபமாக எடுத்துவிடுவோம்!', என்றார் சக்ஸேனா.

From: cujoo on Wed Dec 24 0:51:53 2008.

I hope Ayngaran dosen't do any thing politically not to release the movie in overseas Embarassed

Also spoke person of Sun pic's mentioned that they can make the money from Tamilnadu audiences

A.ANAND wrote:

ஏமாந்த கருணா...

கடந்த 14-ம் தேதி, சென்னைக்கு அருகில் பழைய மகாபலிபுரம் சாலையில் இருக்கும் ஏசியானா ஸ்டார் ஹோட்டலில் தன் அக்காள் மகளின் கல்யாணத்தையும் மறுநாள் ரிசப்ஷனையும் மிகப் பிரமாண்டமாக நடத்தினார் 'ஐங்கரன்' கருணா. அந்த வைபவத்துக்குத் தமிழ்ப்பட உலகமே திரண்டு வந்தது. ஆனால், ரஜினியும் டைரக்டர் ஷங்கரும் அழைப்பிதழ் கொடுத்தும் வரவில்லை. அதோடு, 'எந்திரன்' படத்துக்காகப் பணியாற்றி கருணாவோடு பழகிய ஷங்கரின் உதவி இயக்குநர்களும்கூட நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு வரவில்லை. அப்போதே 'எங்கோ இடிக்குதே' என்று யோசித்திருக்கிறார்கள் சினிமா வட்டாரத்தைச் சேர்ந்தவர்கள். ரஜினி, ஷங்கர், கேமராமேன் ரத்தினவேலு மற்றும் ரஜினியின் நண்பர் நாகராஜராஜா ஆகியோருடன் கலாநிதி மாறன் சந்திப்பு பற்றிய செய்தியும், 'எந்திரன்' இடம் மாறிய விஷயமும் பரபரப்பாக வெளியானதைத் தொடர்ந்து, கருணாவைத் தொடர்பு கொண்டு அவருடைய நண்பர்கள் விசாரிக்க... ''படத்தை விடுங்க. ரஜினி என் 25 வருட நண்பர். அவர் எங்க வீட்டுக் கல்யாணத்துக்கு வராம ஏமாத்திட்டாரே...'' என்று மட்டும் சொன்னாராம் கருணா.

கருணா மீது கோபம்..?

''கலைஞர் டி.வி. ஆரம்பிக்கப்பட்டபோது, அதற்கு முழு ஆதரவு கொடுத்தார் கருணா. தமிழ்நாட்டில் மட்டும் தெரிந்த கலைஞர் தொலைக்காட்சியை லண்டன், ஐரோப்பிய நாடுகள் என்று ஒளிபரப்ப முக்கிய உதவி செய்தார் அவர். 'சன்' பிக்சர்ஸின் 'காதலில் விழுந்தேன்' படம் ரிலீஸானபோது, வெளிநாடுகளில் தன் வசமிருக்கும் தியேட்டர்களில் அதை அவர் வெளியிடவுமில்லை!'' என்று பழைய கதைகளையும் சிலர் நினைவுகூர்கிறார்கள்.

- எம்.குணா (vikatan)

From: Dilbert on Wed Dec 24 1:55:13 2008.

cujoo wrote:

I hope Ayngaran dosen't do any thing politically not to release the movie in overseas Embarassed

Also spoke person of Sun pic's mentioned that they can make the money from Tamilnadu audiences

Ayngaran - was is one of the strong overseas distributors..

There are many takers.....for Indian movies.

Reliance - Adlabs - Were planning to buy few Star and AMC in North america I am not sure whether they still have that plans

Nerd and Me might break in to our piggy banks for buying few prints...

Bay Bro for Bay area! lol

From: Avadi to America on Wed Dec 24 10:13:17 2008.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd and Me might break in to our piggy banks for buying few prints...

Bay Bro for Bay area! lol

I am seriously think about this during the film release. Atleast one show in IMAX theatre in NEWENGLAND area.

From: Dilbert on Thu Dec 25 0:36:33 2008.

Avadi to America wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd and Me might break in to our piggy banks for buying few prints...

Bay Bro for Bay area! lol Laughing

I am seriously think about this during the film release. Atleast one show in IMAX theatre in NEWENGLAND area.

Supper !

From: Nerd on Fri Dec 26 0:21:27 2008.

Currently shooting in Vellore Institure of Technology
http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=3512
From: getcurry on Fri Dec 26 4:38:36 2008.

Suriyan with Superstar - Enthiran Exclusive

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/suriyan-with-superstar-enthiran-exclusive/

Enthiran - Double Weight

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/enthiran-double-weight/

Aishwarya Rai to Stay in Chennai for 1 month

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/aishwarya-rai-to-stay-in-chennai-for-1-month/
From: getcurry on Fri Dec 26 4:51:13 2008.

‘Endhiran’ goes to Vellore

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/endhiran-goes-to-vellore/

Rajini and Ash at VIT, Vellore!

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/rajini-and-ash-at-vit-vellore/
From: Avadi to America on Fri Dec 26 10:05:34 2008.

http://www.onlyrajini.com/?p=3520#more-3520

“ரஜினி படங்களை ரிலீஸ் தேதியன்றே பார்க்க தியேட்டருக்கு ஓடியிருக்கிறேன்!” - கலாநிதி மாறன்

சில விஷயங்கள் ஏன் நடக்கிறது, எதற்கு நடக்கிறது என்ற கேள்விக்கான விடை அந்த ஆண்டவனுக்கு மட்டுமே தெரியும். எந்திரனின் தயாரிப்பாளராக திடீரென சன் டி.வி. வந்திருப்பதும் அப்படி தான்.

சில ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு…

கடந்த சில ஆண்டுகளுக்கு முன்பு விகடனின் இலவச இணைப்பு ஒன்றில் கலாநிதி மாறனின் பேட்டி மற்றும் அவரது எதிர்க்கால் லட்சியங்கள் குறித்து செய்திகள் இடம்பெற்றிருந்தன. சன் நெட்வொர்க் தோன்றியது எப்படி, உடனிருக்கும் தளபதிகள் யார் யார் இதைபற்றியெல்லாம் அந்த இதழில் கலாநிதி மாறன் சுவையாக கூறியிருந்தார்.

வீட்டில் எதையோ நான் தேடிக்கொண்டிருக்கையில் கிடைத்தது இது. சுவாரஸ்யமாக இருந்ததால் உங்களிடம் பகிர்ந்துகொள்கிறேன்.

அந்த சிறப்பிதழில் தனது ரோல் மாடல்களாக பத்து பேரை பட்டியலிட்டிருந்தார் கலாநிதி. அதில் சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரும் ஒருவர்.

அந்த பட்டியல்லுக்கு அவர் அளித்த முன்னுரை என்ன தெரியுமா?

“நாம் சந்திக்கிற ஒவ்வொரு மனிதரும் நமக்கு ஒரு குருவே. அவரிடமிருந்து ஏதாவது ஒன்றை நாம் கற்றுக்கொள்ளலாம் என்று நினைப்பவன் நான். எனக்கு அப்படி வாழ்க்கையை கற்றுத்தந்த ரோல் மாடல்கள் உலகம் முழுக்க உண்டு. எனது டாப் 10 ரோல் மாடல்கள் பற்றி இங்கே சொல்கிறேன்”.

சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரை பற்றி அவர் கூறியிருந்தது இங்கு இணைக்கப்பட்டிருக்கிறது.

ரஜினி… இவரது ரசிகன் நான்! என் பள்ளிப்பருவத்தில் அவரது படங்கள் பார்க்க, ரிலீஸ் தேதியிலேயே தியேட்டருக்கு ஓடிய நினைவுகள் என் நெஞ்சில் நிழலாடுகின்றன. அத்தனை அழகில்லை. அத்தனை நிறமுமில்லை. ஆனாலும், இன்றும் தமிழக அகராதியில் ஸ்டைல் என்றால் அது ரஜினி!
பஸ் கண்டக்டர் சிவாஜி ராவ், மாநிலம் போற்றும் சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரான கதை, ஒவ்வொரு மனிதனுக்கும் தருகிற தன்னம்பிக்கை இருக்கிறதே… அது தான் ரஜின்யின் மிகப் பெரிய ஸ்டைல்!
மூன்று நான்கு ஆண்டுகள் ஆகியிருந்தாலும் அந்த பழைய விகடனை புரட்டியபோது மிகவும் சுவாரஸ்யமாக இருந்தது. ஆனால் இன்று? ஹூம்…. எப்படியிருந்த விகடன் இன்று இப்படி ஆகிவிட்டதே!! பெருமூச்சு தான் வருகிறது
From: getcurry on Sat Dec 27 5:01:25 2008.

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/of-light-angles-frames-films-cameraman-rathnavelu/
From: omega on Sun Dec 28 7:17:27 2008.

From latest JV...........
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'எந்திரன்' பட சர்ச்சைக்கு அடிபோட்டது அருண்பாண்டி யனின் 'படம் பார்க்கிற' ஆர்வம்தான் என்றொரு பேச்சுக்கு நடுவே... ''ஷங்கர் வச்ச பென்ஸ் கார் டிமாண்ட், தெரியுமா?'' என்று இன்னொரு கோணத்திலும் செய்தி சொல்கிறார்கள் சிலர்.

'ஜென்டில்மேன்' படத்திலிருந்து 'சிவாஜி' வரைக்கும்ஷங்கரின் எல்லாப் படங்களின் வெளிநாட்டு உரிமையை வாங்கியவர் ஐங்கரன் மூவீஸ் கருணா. படத்துக்காக லேட்டஸ்ட் மாடல்களில் பென்ஸ் காரையும், பி.எம்.டபிள்யூ. காரையும் ஷோ ரூமில்

இருந்து வாங்கி 'எந்திர'னில் பயன்படுத்தியிருக்கிறார்கள். 'படக் கதைப்படி அந்த இரண்டு கார்களையும் சுக்குநூறாக உடைத்து, எரிக்க வேண்டும்' என்று ஷங்கர் சொல்ல, அதிர்ந்துபோய் விட்டாராம் கருணா. 'படத்துல ரெண்டு காரையும் யூஸ் பண்ணட்டும். உடைக்கறதுக்கு மட்டும், பழைய பென்ஸ் காரை புதுசா பெயின்ட் பண்ணி எரிச்சிடலாம்' என்று கருணா சொல்லியிருக்கிறார். 'அதெல்லாம் முடியாது. புது கார்களைத்தான் உடைச்சு எரிப்பேன்...' என்று அடம்பிடித்திருக்கிறார் ஷங்கர். மீண்டும் ஷாக்கான கருணா, 'அதுசரி, படத்துக்கான மொத்த பட்ஜெட் எவ்வளவு ஆகும்..? எத்தனை நாள்ல முடிப்பீங்க...' என்று கேட்டிருக்கிறார். 'அதெல்லாம் இப்பவே சொல்ல முடியாது' என்று ஷங்கர் சொல்ல... அங்கிருந்து ஆரம்பித்த சண்டைதான், கடைசியில் சன் பிக்சர்ஸ் வசம் 'எந்திரன்' படத்தை கொண்டுபோய் சேர்த்திருக்கிறது என்கிறார்கள்.
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From: Avadi to America on Sun Dec 28 10:43:46 2008.

interview from the policeman who gave ride to thalivar.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OYNKoPImJ_k/SVdnQp_RJdI/AAAAAAAACoo/AhWT211u_8c/s1600-h/Superstar_PCPJ.JPG
From: getcurry on Sun Dec 28 23:55:56 2008.

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/rajini-to-romance-in-a-car/
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 29 0:01:12 2008.

Now, we have updates on each everything the cast/crew does. Don't know how to react.
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 29 23:28:01 2008.

குளுகுளு குல்லு-மனாலி செல்லும் எந்திரன்!
(Monday, 29th December 2008)

எந்திரன் படத்தின் அடுத்த கட்டப் படப்பிடிப்பு குளுகுளு குல்லு-மனாலியில் விரைவில் துவங்குகிறது.

வேலூர் பொறியியல் பல்கலைக் கழகம் விஐடியில் நாளையுடன் முடிகிறது.

முதலில் டாப் ஸ்லிப் மற்றும் வால்பாறைப் பகுதிகளில் படமாக்கத் திட்டமிட்டிருந்த சில காட்சிகளை இப்போது குல்லு மனாலியில் படமாக்கப் போகிறார்கள்.

ரஜினியும் ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயும் காதல்-டூயட் என ஜிலு ஜிலு இளமையில் ஆடிப்பாடும் காட்சிகள் இதில் படமாக்கவிருக்கின்றன.

‘ரஜினி சாரை எந்திரன் செட்டில் பார்ப்பவர்கள் நிச்சயம் அவரை 30 வயதுக்கு மேல் மதிப்பிடவே மாட்டார்கள். பலமுறை இதை ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயே சொல்லிச் சொல்லி ஆச்சர்யப்பட்டுவிட்டார். ஒவ்வொரு ஷாட்டும் முடிந்து அதை திரையில் போட்டுப் பார்ப்பதே ஒரு த்ரில்லிங் அனுபவம். உடனுக்குடன் ரஜினி சாரிடம் பாராட்டு வாங்குவது அதைவிட த்ரில்லிங்...’ என்கிறார் இந்தப் படப்பிடிப்பிலிருக்கும், பெயர் சொல்ல விரும்பாத ஒரு முக்கிய டெக்னீஷியன்.

குல்லு – மணாலி முடிந்து சில எஸ்டேட் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட காட்சிகளுக்கு மட்டும் வால்பாறைக்குப் போகிறார்கள்.

மெர்சிடிஸ் விவகாரம்!

எந்திரனுக்காக மெர்சிடிஸ் கார்கள் வாங்கப்பட்ட விவகாரம்தான் இப்போது எல்லோர் வாயிலும் மெல்லப்படும் விஷயமாகிவிட்டது.

ஒருவர் ரூ.1 கோடிக்கு மெர்சிடிஸ் வாங்கியதாக எழுதியுள்ளார். இன்னும் ஒருவரோ ரூ.20 கோடிக்கு (!?) வாங்கப்பட்டதாக எழுதியுள்ளார். இந்தக் கார்கள் எரிக்கப்பட்டதாகவும் சிலர் எழுதி வருகின்றனர்.

அனைத்து சொகுசு வசதிகளும் நிரம்பிய ஒரு மெர்சிடிஸ் விலை அதிகபட்சம் ரூ.40 லட்சம்தான். அதிலும் இப்போது வந்து புதிய மாடல் I-கிளாஸ் கார்கள் விலை ரூ.28 லட்சம்தான். (சந்தேகமிருந்தால் சென்னை காமராஜர் அரங்கம் அருகிலுள்ள மெடர்சிடிஸ் டீலரிடம் கேட்டுக் கொள்ளலாம்...)

காட்சிகளின் அவசியம் கருதி இப்படி கார்கள் வாங்கிப் பயன்படுத்துவது, எந்திரன் மாதிரி பிரம்மாண்ட படங்களின் நம்பகத் தன்மைக்கு அவசியமாகிறது. சர்வதேச மார்க்கெட்டை கலக்கப் போகும் ஒரு படத்தில் டம்மியான பொருட்களை பயன்படுத்துவதில் காட்சியின் தன்மை கெட்டுப் போகும் வாய்ப்பும் இருக்கிறது.

இன்னொன்று இந்தப் படத்தின் நாயகன் ரஜினி. அனாவசிய செலவுகளுக்கு எப்போதும் அவர் எதிரிதான் என்பது, அவரது படத்தின் பட்ஜெட் பற்றி எழுதுபவர்களுக்கு ஏன்தான் புரியாமல் போகிறதோ...!
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 29 23:34:13 2008.

The secret is out on Ash-Rajnikanth starrer
Monday, December 29, 2008 09:17 [IST]
: The closely guarded secret is out about India's most expensive film Endhiran, which stars Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The film has the South Indian superstar playing a double role. We also have the storyline of this film.

An informer reveals: "The film has Rajnikanth essaying two roles that of a scientist and the robot Endhiran he creates. The film is essentially about what circumstances propel Rajni to make a robot, his relationship with it and what he wants to achieve through the robot."

"The film is set in 2200 AD and Rajni is a famous scientist who is madly in love with Aishwarya. Being the best scientist of the country, Rajni is given an important mission of creating robots which will make the living of human races easier. But trouble starts after Rajni makes the robot," the insider adds. Endhiran has some interesting twists and turns too.

The source adds: "Every film has a twist and the twist in Endhiran comes in with the villain trying to ruin the reputation and fame Rajni garners for creating the robot by abducting it. Rajni tries to bring back his creation but realises that a robot in which he has sowed the seeds of love, has started to fall in love with the girl he loves. The robot creates more confusion in Rajni's life by chasing Ash all around.

Using this to his advantage Rajni finally manages to bring the robot back under his control. He rectifies all the anomalies in the robots configuration and regains his reputation in the eyes of his countrymen."

http://movies.indiainfo.com/2008/12/29/0812290920_the_secret_ash-rajnikanth_starrer.html
From: Dilbert on Tue Dec 30 1:04:08 2008.

Nerd wrote:

[b]http://movies.indiainfo.com/2008/12/29/0812290920_the_secret_ash-rajnikanth_starrer.html

Tirumalagirivasa , venkataramana, Govinda Goooovinda !!
From: getcurry on Tue Dec 30 9:35:37 2008.

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/rajini-enthiran-headed-for-hollywood/

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/enthirans-story/
From: SoftSword on Tue Dec 30 9:56:33 2008.

getcurry wrote:

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/rajini-enthiran-headed-for-hollywood/

http://www.rajinilive.com/news/enthirans-story/

guys... things getting interesting...
with atleast one version of robo's story making the rounds everyday, we shall keep a counter on the number of stories...

atleast i hav heard some 10 version of stories for the movie...
lets keep counting...

let the above be story no.10
From: Avadi to America on Tue Dec 30 10:09:54 2008.

ithu ellam padathuku free vilambaram thaan.
From: Nerd on Tue Dec 30 10:27:52 2008.

IpdidhAn BOSS-kkum vandhadhu. But gotta admit, some of those were better than the BOSS storyline itself
From: thamiz on Tue Dec 30 12:53:11 2008.

Nerd wrote:

IpdidhAn BOSS-kkum vandhadhu. But gotta admit, some of those were better than the BOSS storyline itself
From: Avadi to America on Tue Dec 30 13:11:14 2008.

thamiz wrote:

Nerd wrote:

IpdidhAn BOSS-kkum vandhadhu. But gotta admit, some of those were better than the BOSS storyline itself

neenga solrathu right thaan....aana mediala sonna story eduthu irunthaa padam odi irrukumanu thaan santhegam...
From: A_Ajith on Tue Dec 30 16:27:27 2008.

I only wish this story is not true. Very bad one!!!

May be they can make Robo Rajini the villian itself that would bring out the vintage villiany he showed in his early 80 movies!

From: groucho070 on Tue Dec 30 23:56:17 2008.

A_Ajith wrote:

I only wish this story is not true. Very bad one!!!

May be they can make Robo Rajini the villian itself that would bring out the vintage villiany he showed in his early 80 movies!

Which means he has to be very animated. Don't think you can do that with an android. But yeah, a bada** Rajini would be fun.

From: Raghu on Wed Dec 31 9:47:58 2008.

belated Birthday wishes to the DON of indian cinema

nyways Guys

I have faith in Shankar, he would not mess it up!!
From: Dilbert on Wed Dec 31 21:58:04 2008.

Raghu wrote:

belated Birthday wishes to the DON of indian cinema

nyways Guys

I have faith in Shankar, he would not mess it up!!

Chumma Athrudihellea..!! ? enna raghu sir !
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 1 22:08:29 2009.

வேலூரிலிருந்து சென்னை திரும்பிய எந்திரன் குழு!
(Wednesday, 31st December 2008)
நம்ம தலைவர் 'நடந்தால் பேரணி... நின்றால் மாநாடு' என்பதை மீண்டும் ஒருமுறை நிரூபித்திருக்கிறார்.

வேலூரில் விஐடி பல்கலைக் கழகத்தில் ஷூட்டிங் நடந்து கொண்டிருந்தபோது, ரசிகர்களின் அன்புத்தொல்லை எல்லை மீறிப் போனதில், படப்பிடிப்பு ஸ்பாட்டையே சென்னைக்கு மாற்ற வேண்டிய நிலைமை ஏற்பட்டுவிட்டது.

கூட்டமென்றால்... குசேலன் படத்தில் காட்டினார்களே... அதெல்லாம் ஜூஜுபி... அதைவிட எக்கச் சக்கமாய் கூட்டம். இன்றைக்கு அரசியலில் கூட்டம் சேரவில்லையே என்று விசனத்துடன் சுற்றிக் கொண்டிருக்கும் யாராவது பார்த்திருந்தால் குளிர் காய்ச்சலே வந்திருக்கும். அப்படியொரு கூட்டம்... குறிப்பாக இளைஞர்கள்.

நாளுக்கு நாள் சேரும் கூட்டத்தைப் பார்த்து மிரண்டு போன போலீஸ், இனி இவர்களை கட்டுப்படுத்த, மாவட்டத்திலுள்ள மொத்த போலீஸையும் வரவழைக்க வேண்டியிருக்கும் என கைபிசைய வேண்டியதாகிவிட்டது.

கவனிக்க... ஏற்கெனவே இரண்டு டிஎஸ்பிக்கள் தலைமையில் ஒரு பெரிய போலீஸ் டீமே தலைவரின் படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்த இடத்தைச் சுற்றி பந்தோபஸ்துக்கு நின்றிருந்தது.

ஒரு கட்டத்துக்கு மேல் நிலைமை கைமீறும் சூழல் ஏற்பட்டதால், ரஜினி-ஷங்கர் இருவருமே ஷூட்டிங் நடக்கும் இடத்தை மாற்றிக் கொள்ள முடிவு செய்துவிட்டார்களாம்.

இப்போது சென்னை நுங்கம்பாக்கம் ரெயில்வே குடியிருப்பில் படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்து வருகிறது. இன்னும் ஓரிரு தினங்கள் எந்திரன் இங்குதான் படப்பிடிப்பு நடைபெறும் என்கிறார்கள் எந்திரன் யூனிட்டிலிருக்கும் நமது நண்பர்.

ரசிகர்களே... உங்கள் அன்பு பிரமிக்க வைக்கிறது. ஆனால் அந்த அன்பே தலைவரின் தொழிலை பாதிக்காத வகையில் பார்த்துக் கொள்ளலாமே...

-சங்கநாதன்

வேலூரிலிருந்து சென்னை திரும்பிய எந்திரன் குழு!

வேலூரில் ரசிகர்கள் கூட்டத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாததால் எந்திரன் படப்பிடிப்புக் குழு சென்னை திரும்பியது. வேலூரில் இன்னும் இரு தினங்கள் எடுக்க வேண்டியிருந்த மீதிக் காட்சிகளை சென்னையில் வைத்துப் படமாக்கி வருகின்றனர்.

வேலூரில் ஒரு வாரமாக எந்திரன் படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்தது. அப்போது திரண்ட கூட்டத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்த முடியாமல் எக்கச்சக்கமாக போலீஸ் குவிக்கப்பட்டது. உயரதிகாரிகள் வந்து கட்டுப்படுத்தியும் முடியவில்லை.

ரஜினி எந்திரனை உருவாக்குவது போலவும் அவரது உதவியாளர் ஐஸ்வர்யாராய் சந்தோ ஷத்தில் துள்ளி குதிப்பது போலவும் காட்சிகள் எடுக்கப்பட்டன.

பின்னர் எந்திரனை உருவாக்கியது பற்றி பத்திரிகையாளர்களுக்கு ரஜினி தெரிவிப்பது போன்ற காட்சிகளை எடுத்தனர். இதற்காக வேலூர் மற்றும் சென்னையில் இருந்து 50க்கும் மேற்பட்ட போட்டோகிராபர்கள் வரவழைக்கப்பட்டு இருந்தனர்.

ஆராய்ச்சி கூட வாசலில் ரஜினி நடந்து வருவது போலவும் அவரை போட்டோகிராபர்கள் சூழ்ந்து படம் பிடிப்பது போலவும் காட்சிகள் படமாக்கப்பட்டன. படம் பிடிக்கும் போது பிளாஷ் மட்டும் செய்ய வேண்டும் என்று போட்டோகிராபர்களுக்கு அறிவுறுத்தப்பட்டது.

குவிந்தது கூட்டம்!

இதற்கிடையில் ரஜினியை காண வேலூர் சுற்றுப் பகுதிகளில் இருந்து ஆயிரக்கணக்கான ரசிகர்கள் குவிந்தனர். ரஜினியை வாழ்த்தி அவர்கள் கோஷமிட்டபடியே இருந்தனர். இதனால் படப்பிடிப்பு நடத்த முடியாத சூழல் ஏற்பட்டது.

எனவே ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் மற்றும் படக்குழுவினர் நேற்று சென்னை திரும் பினார்கள். நுங்கம்பாக்கத்தில் உள்ள ரெயில்வே குடியிருப்பில் நேற்று படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்தது. ரசிகர்கள் திரள்வதைத் தடுக்க நள்ளிரவு இந்த படப்பிடிப்பு நடந்தது. ஒரு வீட்டில் ரஜினியும், ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயும் தங்கி இருப்பது போன்ற காட்சிகளை ஷங்கர் படமாக்கினார்.

இன்னும் இரு தினங்களுக்கு இங்கு படப்பிடிப்பு நடத்தும் திட்டமுள்ளதாம். ஆனால் ரசிகர்கள் திரண்டால், வேறு இடத்துக்கு மாற்றவும் திட்டமிட்டுள்ளார் ஷங்கர்.

இந்த ஷெட்யூல் முடிந்தததும் ரஜினி – ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயுடன் குல்லு மனாலிக்குப் பயணமாகிறது எந்திரன் குழு.

Source: thatstamil.com
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 1 22:09:38 2009.

Saw ARR's kalaingar TV interview. He said only two songs have been completed so far and both have been shot. So two duets onnnly, at least as of now
From: omega on Fri Jan 2 6:47:04 2009.

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ஸ்டூடண்ட் ஜைஸ்... ராகிங் ரஜினி! வேலூர் விசேஷம்!

எல்லைத் தொல்லை, இடைத் தேர்தல் சல்லைகளுக்கு நடுவிலும் எகிறுது 'எந்திரன்' எக்ஸைட்மென்ட்! படத்தை 'சன் பிக்சர்ஸ்' தத்தெடுத்தது பரபரப்பு கியர். பெரு, கோவா எனப் பொத்திச் சுழன்ற மெகா யூனிட் பொசுக்கென்று வேலூரில் இறங்க, விழுந்தது விறுவிறுப்பு கியர்.

வேலூர் வி.ஐ.டி. பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் 'எந்திரன்' ஷூட்டிங். திமிறிக் கதறும் ரசிகர் படை, த்ரில்லாகி கூடிய மக்கள், மேய்ச்சலுக்குத் தயாராக மீடியா கண்கள் என வெளியே வெடிவைத்த பாறையாக ஏரியா இருக்க, உள்ளே சைலன்டாக 'எந்திரனை' செதுக்குகிறார் ஷங்கர்.

பரீட்சை எழுத வெள்ளை நிற பென்ஸில் வந்து இறங்கி வருகிறார் ஐஸ். வைலட் நிற ஷர்ட், அடர் ஊதா ஜீன்ஸில் இளமை ஏற்றிய ரஜினி சளேரென்று காற்றில் கைவீசி ஐஸை வழி மறிக்கிறார். கொஞ்சம் கோபமாக ஐஸ் பார்க்க, அத்தனை ஸ்டைலாக ரஜினி கைவீசிப் பேச 'சூப்பர்ப்' என உற்சாகமாகிறார் ஷங்கர். ஷாட் பிரேக்குகளின்போது ஐஸ்வர்யாவிடம் ரஜினி சகஜமாகப் பேசிக் கொண்டு இருக்க, ''தலைவா... ஐஸ்வர்யாவை மட்டும் கண்டுக்கினா எப்பிடி? எங்களுக்கும் ஒரு லுக் விடுங்க!'' எனக் காம்பவுண்டுக்கு இந்தப் பக்கம் ரசிகர்கள் ரகளை. மின்னல் வெட்டாகத் திரும்பி, ரசிகர்களைப் பார்த்து ரஜினி கைகாட்டிப் புன்னகைக்க, அதிருது ஏரியா.

ரசிகர்களின் கத்தலுக்கு மனமிறங்கி, ஐஸ்வர்யாவும் கையசைக்க, ''யப்பா, தூரத்துலேயே பொண்ணு டாலடிக்குதே... தலைவரையே பல வருஷம் வெயிட் பண்ணவெச்ச பொண்ணாச்சேப்பா... அடிக்கும்ல..!'' என்பது ஒரு பெருசு ரவுசு. ரஜினி ஷூட்டிங் பார்க்க வருபவர்களுக்கு ரஜினிதான் கைடு! காட்பாடி செங்குட்டை பகுதியில், ஆட்டோ ஓட்டும் இந்த ரஜினி 3 நாட்களாக சவாரிக்குப் போகாமல் அதிகாலையிலேயே இங்கே கால்ஷீட் கொடுத்துவிடுகிறார். ''அஞ்சாவது மாடியிலேருந்து கை ஆட்டசொல்லோ, முதல்ல விக் வெச்சுருந்தார். அப்பால விக் இல்லாம கேஷூவலா வந்தார்ல... அதுதாம்பா அழகு. தலைவர் இந்தப் படத்துல யூஸ் பண்ற பென்ஸ் காரோட நம்பர் இன்னா தெரியுமா? டி.என்-09 பி.11 கேட்டுக்க!'' எனப் பெருமையாகத் தலைகோதுகிறார், தலைவர் போலவே.

ஆம்பூர் பிரியாணி, ஆற்காடு மக்கன் பேடா என வேலூர் ஸ்பெஷல்களைக் கொஞ்சமாக டேஸ்ட் பண்ணிப் பார்த்த ரஜினி, ''சூப்பர். ஆனா, இப்போ ஐஸ்வர்யாவுக்கு ஈக்வலா உடம்பை மெயின்டெய்ன் பண்ண டயட் இருக்கேம்பா!'' என ஜாலி காமென்ட் அடித்தாராம். பேக்கப்புக்குப் பிறகு வேலூரில் தங்கக் கோயில் உள்ளிட்ட ஆன்மிக ஸ்தலங்களுக்கு ரகசிய விசிட் அடித்தது ரஜினியின் ஆன்மிக போனஸ்!

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From: Dilbert on Fri Jan 2 21:35:53 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Saw ARR's kalaingar TV interview. He said only two songs have been completed so far and both have been shot. So two duets onnnly, at least as of now

Happy new year bro link please!!

From: Nerd on Sat Jan 3 3:11:08 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Saw ARR's kalaingar TV interview. He said only two songs have been completed so far and both have been shot. So two duets onnnly, at least as of now Razz

Happy new year bro link please!!

http://www.megavideo.com/?v=6XIBQK8A

Thanks and wish you the same!

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 5 2:02:20 2009.

எந்திரன் படம் வெற்றி பெற சிறப்பு பூஜை
(Sunday, 4th January 2009)
எந்திரன் திரைப்படம் பெரும் வெற்றியடைய சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரின் நெல்லை ரசிகர்கள் சிறப்பு வழிபாடு நடத்தியுள்ளனர்.

பாளையங்கோட்டையில் உள்ள புகழ்பெற்ற பேராச்சியம்மன் ஆலயத்தில் இந்த வழிபாடு நடந்துள்ளது. அதுகுறித்த செய்தி (www.thatstamil.com):

எந்திரன் வெற்றிக்காக நெல்லையில் சிறப்புப் பூஜை

நெல்லை: சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிகாந்த் நடிக்கும் எந்திரன் பட வெற்றிக்காக அவரது ரசிகர்கள் நெல்லையில் சிறப்பு பூஜை நடத்தினர்.

ரஜினிகாந்த் நடிக்கும் புதிய படம் எந்திரன். இதில் ரஜினிக்கு ஜோடியாக ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நடிக்கிறார். படத்தை ஷங்கர் இயக்குகிறார். படப்பிடிப்பு தீவிரமாக நடந்து வருகிறது. இந்த ஆண்டு இறுதியில் இப்படம் வெளியாக உள்ளது.

எந்திரன் படம் வெற்றி பெற வேண்டி பாளை ஓன்றிய ரஜினி மன்றம் சார்பில் பாளை வண்ணார்பேட்டை பேராச்சியம்மன் கோவில் அருகே உள்ள சக்கர விநாயகர் கோவிலில் சிறப்பு பூஜை வழிபாடு நடத்தப்பட்டது.

நிகழ்ச்சிக்கு பாளை ஓன்றிய ரஜினி மன்ற தலைவர் ரங்காபாலன், தலைமை தாங்கினார். டைகர் மணி, செல்லத்துரை, தளபதி தங்கவேல், சுப்புராஜ், ஆறுமுகம், மாவட்ட பொருளாளர் பாலகிருஷ்ணன் உள்பட பலர் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.

-சங்கநாதன்
From: Yathu on Tue Jan 6 17:24:19 2009.

Yogi B sings for 'Endhiran'
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 06, 2009]

Singer Yogi B who has made his presence felt in the Tamil film industry with some spectacular songs, has been roped in to sing a song for the mammoth production 'Endhiran' that stars superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

A. R. Rahman who is the music director of the film has confirmed to Indiaglitz that Yogi B has indeed sung a song for the film. Moreover, he added that the Malaysian singer was in his studio a while back with regards to Endhiran. A. R. Rahman was working for the Aamir Khan starrer 'Ghajini' at that time. Though Yogi B was there was Endhiran, his services were used for a background score 'Run' that features in 'Ghajini'.

Everything about 'Endhiran' is shrouded with complete secrecy as is the case with every Shankar film. 'Endhiran' produced by Sun Pictures will be ready for release in 2010.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44104.html
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 6 17:56:04 2009.

Ennathu Yogi B eh
From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 6 19:20:26 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu Yogi B eh

Lyrics oru Lorry Sun light oru Lorry Moon light.. !! lol

EKNI eedu !!
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 6 22:03:01 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu Yogi B eh

Lyrics oru Lorry Sun light oru Lorry Moon light.. !! lol

EKNI eedu !!

Since Rahman has got international acclaim, i was expecting names like Eminem Now he has regressed back to Yogi B. GVP/Vidyasagar ellAm use pannavinga

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 7 0:37:47 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu Yogi B eh Banging Head

Lyrics oru Lorry Sun light oru Lorry Moon light.. !! lol Laughing

EKNI eedu !!

Since Rahman has got international acclaim, i was expecting names like Eminem Razz

Now he has regressed back to Yogi B. GVP/Vidyasagar ellAm use pannavinga Hammer

Tamil Rapa!!

keelenjedu kishnagiri!! I have very bad feeling.. about these whole 5 songs.. theme..

Rahman for a change if he concentrates on giving some good BGM it will definetely be big plus for the movie than ! Rajini dancing with Aish!!

From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 7 2:09:40 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Since Rahman has got international acclaim, i was expecting names like Eminem Now he has regressed back to Yogi B. GVP/Vidyasagar ellAm use pannavinga

Well, being a Malaysian I love to see Yogi progresss. What more can make us proud with him working with both Rahman and for a Rajini film.

Why go for Eminem, when you can get Tamizh speaking rappers?
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 7 10:37:58 2009.

Oh please, I meant to say an English rap bit with Eminem. Hindi composer Pritham was able to rope in snoop dogg for Singh is King. And grouch, I respect your sentiments but Yogi B's work in films have been far from impressive. Kuruvi and PollAthavan!! Anyway I know ARR won't let us down and it's a huge opportunity for the Yogi B guys!

From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 7 10:47:24 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Oh please, I meant to say an English rap bit with Eminem. Hindi composer Pritham was able to rope in snoop dogg for Singh is King. And grouch, I respect your sentiments but Yogi B's work in films have been far from impressive. Kuruvi and PollAthavan!! Anyway I know ARR won't let us down and it's a huge opportunity for the Yogi B guys!

whoever the singer be, arr would fine tune him and bring the melody and music out of him like magic... we hav seen many singers saying that arr has extracted the best out of him which they themselves hav never known... so no need to worry...

From: Avadi to America on Wed Jan 7 11:55:22 2009.

Yogi will just do humming or few words in between the songs. In another way, he could do a theme song like BABA. B tio the A to the B to the A, BABA... i love this background song when thalivar walks.....
From: podaskie on Wed Jan 7 13:48:08 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu Yogi B eh

yogi b is a good singer...and definately arr will use him in a different manner...

From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 7 21:54:21 2009.

Nerd wrote:

And grouch, I respect your sentiments but Yogi B's work in films have been far from impressive. Kuruvi and PollAthavan!! Anyway I know ARR won't let us down and it's a huge opportunity for the Yogi B guys!

I agree. His work on films are less than stellar. You should listen to his early work (Englibis rap-u) as Poetic Ammo, and his recent album, Vallavan. Some mean stuff in there.

Anyway, paarpoom enna nadakuthunu

From: Mahen on Wed Jan 7 22:34:49 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Since Rahman has got international acclaim, i was expecting names like Eminem Razz

Now he has regressed back to Yogi B. GVP/Vidyasagar ellAm use pannavinga Hammer

Well, being a Malaysian I love to see Yogi progresss. What more can make us proud with him working with both Rahman and for a Rajini film.

Why go for Eminem, when you can get Tamizh speaking rappers?

Groucho, i dont share that sentiment,,,

IMO, i would rate yogi b as average...He may be an ok rapper but his voice

No match to blaaze and ember...

Nerd, i agree with you..Eminem would have been

esp for a very big film like enthiran...

From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 8 0:17:27 2009.

I guess it depends on what you want, what type of voice. Do you want whining Eminem, shoot from the hip Blaze, or gruff bluesy Yogi B. Personally I have no affection for hip hop/rap, I am a rocker, by heart but I got no issues with that genre.

Speaking of Rock, when are we getting really hard/metal stuff in TFI. There was interesting guitar in the background of Blaze's Baba rap. That was the closest I think we got, a lite rap/rock or numetal.

From: crajkumar_be on Thu Jan 8 4:05:29 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

Speaking of Rock, when are we getting really hard/metal stuff in TFI. There was interesting guitar in the background of Blaze's Baba rap. That was the closest I think we got, a lite rap/rock or numetal.

<Dig>
"My Life" from the Saroja soundtrack came close but still, it wasn't the real deal i think
If you're talking about little snippets there have been instances in the 70s 80s itself. I assume you didn't mean those

</Dig>

From: crajkumar_be on Thu Jan 8 4:12:16 2009.

Mahen wrote:

...He may be an ok rapper but his voice .

"Black" voice appadiye irukkum-nga.. Black voice-naale naturally "cool" voice dhaane...

//End Dig

From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 8 4:41:38 2009.

crajkumar_be wrote:

groucho070 wrote:

Yeah, I know what you mean. Usually here and there. Kamal's Poottu Vaitha Kathal Tittam (S'velan) is an all out rocker (He does the best guitar pose, period ). Its the Charanam section that still feels cinematic. I haven't heard this song for ages...

Sorry for digression, guys.

Oh, you are right about Yogi's voice. True Blue Afro-American gangsta hip hop voice.

From: Cinemarasigan on Thu Jan 8 14:55:20 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

Yogi will just do humming or few words in between the songs. In another way, he could do a theme song like BABA. B tio the A to the B to the A, BABA... i love this background song when thalivar walks..... Thumbs Up!

Eggsactly.. Yogi's voice has to be used only for some special scenes.. need not be used for any song..

From: thamiz on Fri Jan 9 13:30:18 2009.

So, what is the scheduled date of "release" for now?
From: cujoo on Fri Jan 9 14:09:24 2009.

thamiz wrote:

So, what is the scheduled date of "release" for now?

I hope they release during the Summer
From: cujoo on Fri Jan 9 14:15:58 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Ennathu Yogi B eh

Yogi B is a good choice.......They can add meaning ful lyrics( Don't ask me that everyone do understand what they sing )

From: dell_gt on Sat Jan 10 5:19:48 2009.

Quote:

Yogi B sings for 'Endhiran'
IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, January 06, 2009]

Singer Yogi B who has made his presence felt in the Tamil film industry with some spectacular songs, has been roped in to sing a song for the mammoth production 'Endhiran' that stars superstar Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

A. R. Rahman who is the music director of the film has confirmed to Indiaglitz that Yogi B has indeed sung a song for the film. Moreover, he added that the Malaysian singer was in his studio a while back with regards to Endhiran. A. R. Rahman was working for the Aamir Khan starrer 'Ghajini' at that time. Though Yogi B was there was Endhiran, his services were used for a background score 'Run' that features in 'Ghajini'.

Everything about 'Endhiran' is shrouded with complete secrecy as is the case with every Shankar film. 'Endhiran' produced by Sun Pictures will be ready for release in 2010.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/44104.html

perfect... its all about money money

From: Nerd on Sun Jan 11 13:45:16 2009.

Superstar’s captivating name in Endhiran - Shooting updates from SSNE College
Sunday, January 11, 2009,

Endhiran shoot is progressing at a fast pace in and around Chennai for the past several weeks. After switching over the shooting spot from Vellore to Chennai, it was said that Shankar conducted the shoot somewhere in Nungambakkam. And later the whereabout of the shooting could not be traced.

Now we have got the information of the shoot through our friends Robot Sathya and Sakthi. A hearty thanks to them for sharing this with us. Special thanks to Robot Sathya for exchanging even minute details.

Superstar’s much expected Endhiran shooting is now going on at SSNE College at Kalavakkam, Old Mahabalipuram Road.

1. Shankar reached the shooting spot early at 7.30 followed by superstar at 8.. aish came by 10.30.

2. Santhanam and Karunas reached there nearly at 9.30 and got blessings from superstar before meeting shankar.

3. The day’s shoot was dealt with the introduction of Superstar (as my friend said) in a meeting with lot of scientists and students of a college.

4. Even many of the SSN college students were made to sit in the audience crowd with light coloured shirt with tie and black pants. Nearly 700 junior artists along with 300 students participated in the scene..

Want to know the captivating name of Superstar in the film?

5. Now coming to the main matter. the scene started like this. A scientist enters the stage and gives a intro to our thalaivar. The dialogue is “Now we are going to call the great man who is ranked top among the indian scientists. He finished his doctorate on ROBOTICS in Connemera university. Lets call up on SCIENTIST MR.VASEEGARAN (thalaivar peru epadi ?? ) to the stage. welcome sir….”

Superstar in a perfect black suit

6. Then our superstar will walk in with his trademark smile and stylish walk. He was dressed in black. A black coloured suit… Shankar took this single shot nearly for 5 hours. It took nearly 22 takes as it required perfection from all the 1000 people in that scene…!! The light boys and labourers there were working very hard. paavama irunduchu (as said by my frnd).

A terrible task for Shankar to control the frenzy students

7. Everytime thalaivar entered the stage students started shouting. Shankar was saying “silence” with the mike everytime and then asked the students “Padam seekrama release aganuma vaendaama?”… The students were shouting “Yes” together… so again he said… “Appa ellarum saththam podama , en instructions’eh follow panunga. idhae scene theatre la varumbodhu satham podunga.. ok”……..So, students maintained silence thereafter.

8. The shoot will take place for three days. Yesterday (10th), today(11th) and on pongal(14th)..

9. The security was very tight, and every body is checked thorougly before entering the big auditorium of SSN….

Information courtesy: Robot Sathya

Vaseegaran - WOW
From: groucho070 on Sun Jan 11 21:46:35 2009.

Vaseegaran-ah? Interesting.

Reminds me of Vijaya Kumar's comment after Rajini's short yoga letcure in Baba.
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 12 10:42:39 2009.

Right!
Vijayakumar: vaseegaramAna payyan!

Wonder what have they named the Robot.
From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 12 15:23:04 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Right!
Vijayakumar: vaseegaramAna payyan!

Wonder what have they named the Robot.

Shankar is becoming .. way too banal

comeon guys.. Thalaivar in black suit.. stylish walking.. seriously !heroine .. holds her breath.. or suprised.. that he is such a great person.. huh !! we haven't had enough of this ?

my expection about this movie.. is slowly.. dipping..south big time!
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 12 16:18:02 2009.

Bro, but my expectations are soaring
From: Avadi to America on Mon Jan 12 16:25:16 2009.

http://www.orkut.com/Main#AlbumZoom.aspx?uid=7934559009873893882&pid=1231165276587&aid=1231139930$pid=1231165276587

THALIVAR CAR in endhiran
From: jaiganes on Mon Jan 12 16:51:19 2009.

oh!! idhu dhaana andha vivagaaramaana CAR???!!!
From: groucho070 on Mon Jan 12 21:38:27 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Right!
Vijayakumar: vaseegaramAna payyan!

Wonder what have they named the Robot.

Ermm....Enthiran?
From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 12 22:03:30 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

http://www.orkut.com/Main#AlbumZoom.aspx?uid=7934559009873893882&pid=1231165276587&aid=1231139930$pid=1231165276587

THALIVAR CAR in endhiran

oru jpeg link please.. !!
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 12 22:17:35 2009.

A2A, alternate link for me too pls. Don't have access to that image.

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 12 22:26:59 2009.

Some interesting updates:

Quote:

many ppl (fellow scientist were asking questions..).......there goes a question like...
scientist: Kaduval irukaara??
robo : kaduval na yaaru?
scientist: namla elam padaithavar kadavul.
robo: ena padaithavar dr.Vaseegaran...apo kadavul irukaar..!! (a thunderous applause from the audience follows....)

Quote:

-there were many questions askd by the scientist to the robot.....
-a scientist sings some raagam and asks the name of the raagam to robo rajini.....?
-some shots invloving rajini alone was shot asking the audience to leave the auditorium
-we were askd to clap,laugh, look keenly at rajini.... n all...
-robot rajini had no moustache....he had no any gadget things attached to his body n all...... but trust me guys the robot rajini looks stunning ! without moustache,he ws wearing a blazer wit coolers....
-scientist rajini soooper...light a sivaji hairstyle wit french beard.wid specs...he was best !!....
-aishwarya rai,karunaas,santhanam were seated in the 1st row...they din have much talkie portions...

Robot Rajini is Sujatha's Jeeno. Confaarmdngaa Smoke Smirk

From: directhit on Mon Jan 12 23:28:17 2009.

Danny Denzongpa is Endhiran villain?

After speculations about the villain for Rajini’s next, with names ranging from JD Chakravarthy to Suman, it looks like Danny Denzongpa, the Sikkim actor will play the bad man opposite our superstar!

He has acted in numerous Hindi films and also tarred in some international projects, the most famous being Seven Years in Tibet where he acted alongside Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India's fourth highest civilian honour. Denzongpa is noted for his roles as a villain.

The actor will now make his Kollywood debut as the villain in the Rajini-Aishwarya Rai starrer, which is being directed by Shankar.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14835567

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 13 18:07:01 2009.

directhit wrote:

Danny Denzongpa is Endhiran villain?

After speculations about the villain for Rajini’s next, with names ranging from JD Chakravarthy to Suman, it looks like Danny Denzongpa, the Sikkim actor will play the bad man opposite our superstar!

He has acted in numerous Hindi films and also tarred in some international projects, the most famous being Seven Years in Tibet where he acted alongside Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. In 2003, Denzongpa was awarded the Padma Shree, India's fourth highest civilian honour. Denzongpa is noted for his roles as a villain.

The actor will now make his Kollywood debut as the villain in the Rajini-Aishwarya Rai starrer, which is being directed by Shankar.

http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14835567

adda Nummba HUM Villan !! Sify? is this website still there !

From: groucho070 on Tue Jan 13 21:17:06 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Robot Rajini is Sujatha's Jeeno. Confaarmdngaa

Don't get you.

Sometimes back I asked about the short story purportedly adapted for this. Any idea?
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 13 23:24:37 2009.

Bro,
Jeeno is a robot character (a dog actually) in Sujatha's novel en iniya iyanthirA and its sequel, meendum JeenO. Some of the tidbits I have been getting from various sources confirms that Robot-Rajini is Jeeno. Jeeno also says kadavuL is the one who created me (scientist Ravi in the book) and it has the ability to read a complete book in a few seconds. And it seems Enthiran also has those sequences, performed by Rajini.
From: thamiz on Tue Jan 13 23:54:20 2009.

I am not a fan of sujatha writings but we had a hubber, geno.

Sometime ago we had a discussion about this geno (jeeno) before this enthiran thing and all

From: groucho070 on Tue Jan 13 23:57:46 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Bro,
Jeeno is a robot character (a dog actually) in Sujatha's novel en iniya iyanthirA and its sequel, meendum JeenO. Some of the tidbits I have been getting from various sources confirms that Robot-Rajini is Jeeno. Jeeno also says kadavuL is the one who created me (scientist Ravi in the book) and it has the ability to read a complete book in a few seconds. And it seems Enthiran also has those sequences, performed by Rajini.

Thanks bro.

But I suppose Jeeno is friendly. For Enthiran, I am thinking more of a Frankenstein story. Creation goes beserk and creator has to hunt it down. That's the formula that helped many sci-fi horror flicks in Hollywood for years.

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 14 0:00:56 2009.

Actually in the sujatha novel(s), the creation does go berserk but with a twist. The (self-learning) creation becomes more intelligent than the creator and at some point we come to know that the creator actually is a evil person and the creation has to save the world from that evil creator

Hope its not a spoiler!

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 14 0:04:44 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Actually in the sujatha novel(s), the creation does go berserk but with a twist. The (self-learning) creation becomes more intelligent than the creator and at some point we come to know that the creator actually is a evil person and the creation has to save the world from that evil creator Laughing

Hope its not a spoiler!

Naan 20 varushamA padikkAma vachchirundhEn. keduththitteenga

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 14 0:23:58 2009.

yEdhO ennAla mudinjathu. But seriously this is not too big a spoiler.
From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 14 0:29:44 2009.

Interesting plot point.

In most cases, it's the robot/computer which are bad. Creation = good. Creator = bad. Haha, brings whole new perspective to debates on religion.

Paarpoom, enna-taan nadakuthu-nu.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 14 0:29:59 2009.

Nerd wrote:

yEdhO ennAla mudinjathu. But seriously this is not too big a spoiler.

Yeah yeah.
I remember Charuhasan's futile attempt at a villanous laugh in en iniya iyandhirA on DD way back.
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 14 0:35:06 2009.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

I remember Charuhasan's futile attempt at a villanous laugh .

Don't you know the other twist?
Actually I forgot how the DD-Serial ended. They were planning to make meeNdum jeenO as a serial too but later gave up.

And the film is certainly not based on these novels, the similarity ends with Robot Rajini I think.
From: complicateur on Wed Jan 14 0:35:36 2009.

padaththa pArththuttu I, Robot-in appattamAna copy-nu paththu pEr blog ezhuthuvainga.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 14 0:44:10 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

I remember Charuhasan's futile attempt at a villanous laugh .

Don't you know the other twist?

Actually I don't remember anything. Except that everyone had two syllable names. And for some reason the line : "Jeeva oru manidhan ala, Jeeva verum bimbam dhaan"

Bimbo theriyum, adhu enna bimbam ? - nu yOsichcha nyAbagam
From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 14 1:56:54 2009.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Bimbo theriyum, adhu enna bimbam ? - nu yOsichcha nyAbagam

Charuhaasan playing bad guy is the mother of bad casting. Just like him playing sex guru (please refer to Mundru Mugam )
From: jaiganes on Wed Jan 14 1:57:52 2009.

prabhu - instead of wasting time on sujatha novels, Asimov original padicheenganna pullarikudhungaradhukkaana meaning puriyum.

I Robot - best scifi work I have read in my life!!
From: jaiganes on Wed Jan 14 2:00:55 2009.

groucho!!
charuhasan has played the villain role - more like 'pasuththoal poartha puli'.
I remember Mahendran's 80s movie with Sarathbabu and Sumalatha where he played villain effectively and a malayalam movie with Jayaram in lead where he played villain quite convincingly. There is one Sarathkumar movie or arjun movie where he is the villain (along with Anandaraj - what an unlikely combination I thought..)

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 14 2:05:16 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Bimbo theriyum, adhu enna bimbam ? - nu yOsichcha nyAbagam

Charuhaasan playing bad guy is the mother of bad casting. Just like him playing sex guru (please refer to Mundru Mugam Evil or Very Mad

)

Have you seen him attempting to sync with the vamp dancer though he is seated in Jaihind. I dunno how GM missed that.

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 14 2:07:21 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

prabhu - instead of wasting time on sujatha novels, Asimov original padicheenganna pullarikudhungaradhukkaana meaning puriyum.

Naan konjam dilute paNNi saappidiradhu vazhakkam
Will try, sure.
From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 14 2:24:39 2009.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Have you seen him attempting to sync with the vamp dancer though he is seated in Jaihind. I dunno how GM missed that.

But of course, athuvum mind-la vachitaan sonnen. And how can Gounder miss that indeed.

jaiganes - ungga vaartaiyaa nambalaamaa? I always thought amongst the brothers all the acting gene went to only one man.

But who am I kidding, the old man won national award.

Sorry for the digression guys.
From: complicateur on Wed Jan 14 2:26:23 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

jaiganes - ungga vaartaiyaa nambalaamaa? I always thought amongst the brothers all the acting gene went to only one man.

Groucho - ChAruhAsan also stands out in a very understated performance in Uthirip pUkkaL.
From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 14 11:35:26 2009.

Our evergreen superstar hubber Rasaraman sir did mentioned about this sujata novel, when movie was announced. we made fun of him
(including me) EKSI now it turns out to be a spot on information.

Happy Pongal to all fellow hubbers !!
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 14 11:37:59 2009.

Eh.. What? Which novel you talking about?
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 14 11:39:16 2009.

I don't think he ever mentioned about that novel and what's there to be made fun of? The novel is nothing short of a masterpiece. Period.
From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 14 12:23:53 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Eh.. What? Which novel you talking about?

Juno and Enn iniya .inthiran..!! I suppose.

From: jaaze on Wed Jan 14 12:37:38 2009.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Hope its not a spoiler!

Naan 20 varushamA padikkAma vachchirundhEn. keduththitteenga Twisted Evil

same same

From: jaaze on Wed Jan 14 12:42:17 2009.

Actually, it would be good if the storyline is borrowed from the Sujatha novel

It would be something new in cinema, as most of us are thinking that its the robot that will become bad and so on.

Do you remember how Shankar broke conventions. When we were expecting a aarpaattamaana picture, he showed us a robot with a rose. Dont know whether its going to be evil or just way too friendly, and hence falls in love with Aish.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Jan 14 14:09:20 2009.

Hi guys,

here is the sujatha's jeeno book in online. I have not opened the link yet. you guys can try.

http://www.techsatish.net/2008/11/26/sujathas-meendum-jeeno/

if the link violates the rule of hub, please delet it.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Jan 14 14:44:12 2009.

It is off topic.

Ponnin selvan is online.

http://www.tamil.net/projectmadurai/pmfinish.html#dt0169
From: thamiz on Wed Jan 14 16:16:12 2009.

Now?

AA i t has been available there for very long time!
From: Anban on Wed Jan 14 16:18:34 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

It is off topic.

Ponnin selvan is online now

http://www.tamil.net/projectmadurai/pmfinish.html#dt0169
thanks to project madurai..

what a classic..
From: Avadi to America on Wed Jan 14 16:36:17 2009.

thamiz wrote:

Now?

AA i t has been available there for very long time!

I'll take back the word "now". I got the link long time back. it is pathetic that i have not read it yet.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Jan 14 16:45:01 2009.

i hope i would see "ponnien selvan" movie in big screen with spectacular visual effect one day

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 14 17:35:08 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

thamiz wrote:

Now?

AA i t has been available there for very long time!

I'll take back the word "now". I got the link long time back. it is pathetic that i have not read it yet.

It is a classic, AA!

I am sure you would love it

From: Nerd on Thu Jan 15 0:28:09 2009.

Shankar to shoot a dream song for Endhiran in Chennai Studio!
(Tuesday, 13th January 2009)

After completes the mini schedule at Thirupporur Engineering College, the Enthiran team will return to Chennai to shoot a Dream song with Superstar Rajini and Aishwarya Rai.

It is a song of a student (Aishwarya Rai) who gets smitten by the Scientist (Our Thalaivar!). According to the reports, art director Sabu Cyril is making a grand set to shoot the song, which is a duet.

To shoot two of his earlier songs, director Shankar had gone to Peru, Los Angeles, parts of the US and the sunny beaches of Goa. Knowing Shankar’s penchant for grandeur, one can expect this song to be shot on a lavish scale.

The movie has music by AR Rahman, and for the first time, rapper Yogi B (who shot to fame through the Polladhavan remix and the Kuruvi song) will be singing for the Superstar.

Earlier, Shankar planned to shoot some romantic scenes involve with Rajini and Aish at Kullu – Manali.

But now, it seems that the director has changed his plans and shoots the film in around Chennai. However, as usually Media project this as a cost cutting measures of Rajini and Shankar!
______________________________
Set dhaanE, oru tonty crores gaali
From: jaaze on Thu Jan 15 3:10:08 2009.

Nerd wrote:

______________________________
Set dhaanE, oru tonty crores gaali

sariya sonneenga
From: omega on Thu Jan 15 6:21:44 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Set dhaanE, oru tonty crores gaali [/font][/size]

Following is what Thotta had to say during the release of Sivaji,

==============================================================================

The art director suggests that the press has focused too much on the cost and also exaggerated figures. “I did a set here for [Rs.] 30 lakh, but in one of the Tamil papers they put it as [Rs.] three and a half crores. We concentrate on our work, and suddenly it appears in a paper that [Rs.] three crores are being spent on something and that’s also how they spoil my name.”

===============================================================================

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2007071555071000.htm&date=2007/07/15/&prd=th&[/tscii]
From: Raghu on Thu Jan 15 11:51:31 2009.

Inaiku thalaivaroda Thalapathy TV-il

From: Nerd on Thu Jan 15 12:27:33 2009.

omega wrote:

Following is what Thotta had to say during the release of Sivaji,
==============================================================================
The art director suggests that the press has focused too much on the cost and also exaggerated figures. “I did a set here for [Rs.] 30 lakh, but in one of the Tamil papers they put it as [Rs.] three and a half crores. We concentrate on our work, and suddenly it appears in a paper that [Rs.] three crores are being spent on something and that’s also how they spoil my name.”

How did I miss this? But where did the 60C go then?!

From: jaaze on Thu Jan 15 13:27:21 2009.

Other than the sets and CG, nothing looked much expensive.

From: Avadi to America on Thu Jan 15 13:45:21 2009.

Nerd wrote:

omega wrote:

How did I miss this? But where did the 60C go then?!

Thalivar salaryya anga ekirri irrukum. i am expecting thalivar salary would be at least 25 percent of total cost.

From: cujoo on Thu Jan 15 16:36:42 2009.

Raghu wrote:

Inaiku thalaivaroda Thalapathy TV-il

Is it on KTV or Sun ???
From: Nerd on Fri Jan 16 1:16:50 2009.

Rajni and Ash in a glass chamber
January 15, 2009
The Rajnikanth starrer Endhiran, which has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as his lead pair, is being produced by Sun Pictures on a whopping budget of Rs. 140 crores. Endhiran's director Shankar, known for his penchant for creating extravagant sets in his films, has erected a huge glass chamber to can just a few scenes of a duet. Sources close to the Endhiran unit

say that it is impossible for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajni to stay in the glass chamber for a long time and hence only a very few shots will be picturised in it and not the entire song sequence. The necessity to erect such an extravagant set is to enhance the visual effect, it is said.
From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Jan 16 1:19:06 2009.

thOtta dharaNi padam release 'mbOdhu oru pEttu kuduppAr: naan vaazhkkaila pOtta setgaLilEyE idhu dhaan best appidinnu
From: groucho070 on Fri Jan 16 1:38:34 2009.

Prabhu Ram wrote:

thOtta dharaNi padam release 'mbOdhu oru pEttu kuduppAr: naan vaazhkkaila pOtta setgaLilEyE idhu dhaan best appidinnu

PR, the reason is PR and marketing. Imagine he's giving interview, "In my entire life, I can safely say that this is the 22nd best set I had ever done".

The most recent, is the best, athaan artist-ooda self deluding belief.

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.
From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Jan 16 1:46:00 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.
From: Thirumaran on Fri Jan 16 1:52:57 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.

//Dig
that is better. I believe my posts are always the best

//End
From: Dilbert on Fri Jan 16 2:46:32 2009.

Thirumaran wrote:

groucho070 wrote:

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.

//Dig
that is better. I believe my posts are always the best

//End

Thirumaran sir good one !

From: Raikkonen on Fri Jan 16 8:20:07 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Rajni and Ash in a glass chamber
January 15, 2009
The Rajnikanth starrer Endhiran, which has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as his lead pair, is being produced by Sun Pictures on a whopping budget of Rs. 140 crores. Endhiran's director Shankar, known for his penchant for creating extravagant sets in his films, has erected a huge glass chamber to can just a few scenes of a duet. Sources close to the Endhiran unit

say that it is impossible for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajni to stay in the glass chamber for a long time and hence only a very few shots will be picturised in it and not the entire song sequence. The necessity to erect such an extravagant set is to enhance the visual effect, it is said.
LOL

oww.. ithula dance vera aada solluvanga polappovv..

From: jaiganes on Fri Jan 16 9:59:03 2009.

Appo indha padaththai japanla 'Dancing Maharobot' appadinnu release paannuvaangalo??

From: thamiz on Fri Jan 16 14:07:10 2009.

Nerd wrote:

say that it is impossible for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajni to stay in the glass chamber for a long time and hence only a very few shots will be picturised in it and not the entire song sequence. The necessity to erect such an extravagant set is to enhance the visual effect, it is said.
LOL

There is always a "price" they need to pay for the big bucks they get!

From: Cinemarasigan on Fri Jan 16 15:20:30 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

Appo indha padaththai japanla 'Dancing Maharobot' appadinnu release paannuvaangalo??

Any idea about the names of previous rajni movies released in japan!!
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Jan 16 16:20:02 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.
From: thamiz on Fri Jan 16 17:17:19 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

The most recent, is the best, athaan artist-ooda self deluding belief.

In fact, I believe this is my best post ever in the hub.

This is hubber-Oda self deluding belief, I suppose, groucho!
From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 18 1:22:35 2009.

any new stroyline !!? release date etc etc..?
From: sarna_blr on Sun Jan 18 1:29:11 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

any new stroyline !!? release date etc etc..?

Hero - Shanker
Story and Screenplay - Rajini kanth
Direction - Aishwarya RajiniKanth
Dialogues - seat kaaliyaaa irukkaam, neenga try panreengalaa

From: Dilbert on Sun Jan 18 2:24:43 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

any new stroyline !!? release date etc etc..?

Hero - Shanker
Story and Screenplay - Rajini kanth
Direction - Aishwarya RajiniKanth
Dialogues - seat kaaliyaaa irukkaam, neenga try panreengalaa Wink

Kuda neengalum .. vanga.. !!

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 20 1:12:50 2009.

Endhiran shooting at Raja Muthaiah Hall, Egmore

Endhiran shooting is now progressing at Raja Muthaiah Hall in Egmore. Police force has been deployed in that area since Superstar is inside the hall. Arrangements has been taken to ensure smooth flow of vehicle traffic in that area.

It is reported that a wedding scene was shot. However details of the scene couldn’t be learnt. Hearsays read that it must be the wedding scene of Superstar and Aishwarya Rai.
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Jan 20 1:26:28 2009.

Nerd wrote:

[size=13]Endhiran shooting at Raja Muthaiah Hall, Egmore

Climax Central Station-A

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 20 16:36:41 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Endhiran shooting at Raja Muthaiah Hall, Egmore

It is reported that a wedding scene was shot. However details of the scene couldn’t be learnt. Hearsays read that it must be the wedding scene of Superstar and Aishwarya Rai.

Ru serious.. Sci-fi movie.. wedding...

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 21 0:01:04 2009.

So scientists won't have a family? They are saints or scientists?? There were no matter scenes in the so-called *pure* hollywood sci-fi films??

And seriously, you gotta be kidding me if you are expecting a hardcore sci-fi out of Robot. And FYI, there were matter scenes in those sujatha novels also.

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 21 0:14:08 2009.

Nerd wrote:

So scientists won't have a family? They are saints or scientists?? There were no matter scenes in the so-called *pure* hollywood sci-fi films??

And seriously, you gotta be kidding me if you are expecting a hardcore sci-fi out of Robot. And FYI, there were matter scenes in those sujatha novels also.

-> EKSujathI

Bro - you got a valued point ! Indian market not ready for a hard core sci-fi movie.. you have mix indian masala.. on this one.

Maybe some god sentiments.. Thaliavar is being attacked by Metal Robot and Ash dancing in yellow saree.. praying god to saving him is not a bad idea either..??

Having said that Matter scenes are different from another Athiredhee song.. at the first nite..lol

All I am trying to say.. they are talking about 150 - 200 Plus cr as production cost. I don't want to see anything of ordinary cheap rated graphic filled masala movie. This movie should give a fitting reply to West Sci-fis. It should take the Indian movies to next level.

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 21 0:21:26 2009.

Sangar is there bro! You can probably forget about competing with western sci-fis. And its much better to tone our expectations down. Sivaji had about 10-15 mins of CGI. Robot is a double action subject and also there will be loads of CGI. But you can be assured it won't look cheap. Sangar andha vishayathula periya aaL. Even in the early 90s sangar did some terrific stuff in kAdhalan.

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 21 0:51:27 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Sangar is there bro! You can probably forget about competing with western sci-fis. And its much better to tone our expectations down. Sivaji had about 10-15 mins of CGI. Robot is a double action subject and also there will be loads of CGI. But you can be assured it won't look cheap. Sangar andha vishayathula periya aaL. Even in the early 90s sangar did some terrific stuff in kAdhalan.

even for that matter even seans he did a decent job! umm I only hope he leaves up to his espteation in this venture.

From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Jan 21 1:09:42 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Bro - you got a valued point ! Indian market not ready for a hard core sci-fi movie.. you have mix indian masala.. on this one.

Maybe some god sentiments.. Thaliavar is being attacked by Metal Robot and Ash dancing in yellow saree.. praying god to saving him is not a bad idea either..??

Dilbert wrote:

All I am trying to say.. they are talking about 150 - 200 Plus cr as production cost. I don't want to see anything of ordinary cheap rated graphic filled masala movie. This movie should give a fitting reply to West Sci-fis. It should take the Indian movies to next level.

May not be a fitting reply to West Sci-fis as Sangar would be trying to make it look grand & appeal to Masses..

From: Thirumaran on Wed Jan 21 1:16:10 2009.

Western movies alavukku kandippaa expect panna mudiyaathu.. However Indian movies la oru example aa irukarathukku chances niraya irukku. Shankar is too good in certain things. Let us expect the same .. Thamizh audience a cover panna vaendiya vishayangalum irunthu thaan aaganum Probably some punch dialogues for the robot too

"En vazhi enthira vazhi"
"Enthiran sollraan, enthiri"
or so ...
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 21 1:19:23 2009.

Thirumaran wrote:

"Enthiran sollraan, enthiri"
:

From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Jan 21 1:34:55 2009.

Thirumaran wrote:

Western movies alavukku kandippaa expect panna mudiyaathu.. However Indian movies la oru example aa irukarathukku chances niraya irukku. Shankar is too good in certain things. Let us expect the same Razz

.. Thamizh audience a cover panna vaendiya vishayangalum irunthu thaan aaganum Huh?!

Probably some punch dialogues for the robot too Mr. Green

"En vazhi enthira vazhi"
"Enthiran sollraan, enthiri"
or so ...
Mr. Green

From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 21 2:06:58 2009.

Thirumaran wrote:

.. Thamizh audience a cover panna vaendiya vishayangalum irunthu thaan aaganum Huh?!

Probably some punch dialogues for the robot too Mr. Green

"En vazhi enthira vazhi"
"Enthiran sollraan, enthiri"
or so ...
Mr. Green

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She's lovely there.

From: jaiganes on Wed Jan 21 7:55:06 2009.

I have a strong feeling that the scientist Rajini is going to be a goofy one like Robin Williams in Flubber - aimed to entertain children and the robot rajini would be like Wesley snipes/Stallone in Demolition man.

From: jaaze on Wed Jan 21 10:27:20 2009.

Nerd wrote:

yea.. prabhudeva & nagma images floating away was lovely and fit the song beautifully..

aana.. prabhudeva using villu and aim arrow at gauthami??

From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 21 10:53:40 2009.

jaaze wrote:

Nerd wrote:

yea.. prabhudeva & nagma images floating away was lovely and fit the song beautifully..

aana.. prabhudeva using villu and aim arrow at gauthami?? Very Happy

prabhudeva aiming villu was meant to be a funny one... and so it was made like a cartoon kinda... back then... that was well appreciated... i dont think that was a blunder in that scene...

From: jaaze on Wed Jan 21 12:15:20 2009.

I said that just for fun, I didn't say it was a blunder

and yea, back then, using this kind of graphics was already considered quite good and hi-tec, and so yea, it was well appreciated, like u said

From: sarna_blr on Wed Jan 21 12:19:07 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

I have a strong feeling that the scientist Rajini is going to be a goofy one like Robin Williams in Flubber - aimed to entertain children and the robot rajini would be like Wesley snipes/Stallone in Demolition man.

moththaththula Shanker suyamaa sindhikkamaattar'nu solla vareengalaa

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 21 17:10:46 2009.

Nerd wrote:

So scientists won't have a family?
From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 21 17:16:32 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

moththaththula Shanker suyamaa sindhikkamaattar'nu solla vareengalaa

unga avatarathku yeatha madri.. or coastan !! super !!

From: thamiz on Wed Jan 21 17:28:46 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

Let us see, how these predictions turn out to be when we see the reality

From: Dilbert on Wed Jan 21 18:49:03 2009.

thamiz wrote:

jaiganes wrote:

Let us see, how these predictions turn out to be when we see the reality Smile

How Strong ??- > or It could be a movie like Bio-sentimental.

From: rookie007 on Sun Jan 25 3:56:28 2009.

இன்னும் சில தினங்களில் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ புகைப்படங்கள் வெளியாகக் கூடும்.
(Saturday, 24th January 2009)

தலைவர் இப்போ பிரசாத் ஸ்டுடியோவில்!

இத்தனை நாட்கள் எந்திரனுக்காக தொடர்ந்து வெளிப்புறப் படப்பிடிப்புகளில் பிஸியாக இருந்த
தலைவர் ரஜினி, இன்னும் சில தினங்களுக்கு பிரசாத் ஸ்டுடியோவில் முகாமிட்டுள்ளார்.

வெளிப்புறக் காட்சிகளில் விஞ்ஞானி வசீகரனாக இளமைப் பொலிவுடன் தரிசனம் தந்த தலைவர், இப்போது அல்ட்ரா மாடர்ன் கெட்டப்பில் எந்திரனாக, அதாவது வசீகரன் உருவாக்கிய ரோபோவாக காட்சிகள் இங்கே படமாக்கப்பட்டு வருகின்றன.

ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயும் இந்தப் படப்பிடிப்பில் பங்கேற்றார். இன்னும் சில தினங்கள் வரை பிரசாத் ஸ்டுடியாவில்தான் எந்திரன் வாசம் செய்யப்போகிறார்.

கதைப்படி என்னென்ன காட்சிகள் இங்கே எடுக்கப்ட உள்ளன என எந்திரன் குழுவின் முக்கிய பிரமுகர் ஒருவர் நம்மிடம் சொன்னாலும், இன்னும் சில தினங்களில் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ புகைப்படங்கள் வெளியாகக் கூடும் என எதிர்பார்க்கப்படுவதால்,அதுவரை பொறுத்திருக்குமாறு கேட்டுக் கொண்டார்.

மும்பையில் உள்ள ஒரு ஸ்டுடியோவிலும் எந்திரன் தொடர்பான சில காட்சிகளை எடுக்கவுள்ளார்களாம்.

இதற்கிடையே எந்திரன் தொடர்பான அனிமேட்ரானிக்ஸ் பணிகளைத் துவங்கியுள்ளது ஹாலிவுட் நிறுவனமான ஸ்டேன் வின்ஸ்டன். இந்தியப் பகுதி படப்பிடிப்பை முடித்துக்கொண்டு அமெரிக்க விசிட் அடிக்கவிருக்கிறது எந்திரன் குழு.

-சங்கநாதன்

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=1015
From: Nerd on Mon Jan 26 21:24:51 2009.

Endhiran moves to Madras University for court trial
Sunday, January 25, 2009, 17:04Endhiran/Sultan Special379 views8 comments
Endhiran shoot is progressing at various locations in Chennai in a never before pace. It is really elusive to predict when and where would the next course of shoot would take place.

Shankar and his crew were busy in Prasad studios for the past few days canning a fight sequence in a temple set erected by Sabu Cyril. According to industry grapevine it is said that womenfolk were seen performing rituals in the temple set and infront of them Superstar (as Endhiran) was having clash with baddies. Aishwarya Rai was also seen in set but can’t say whether she was a part in that sequence.

Meanwhile it is reported that the Endhiran crew has moved to the campus of Madras University located in Chepauk. Sources say that scenes of court trial is being shot here today. One of the halls from the University was chosen for this and courtroom set was erected by the art director.

Superstar, Aishwarya Rai, Karunas, Santhanam and other artistes attended today’s shoot.

Nobody could peek into that region as tight security is deployed in and around the shooting spot.
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Shankar has not stopped down to showing vEppilai, yellow sarees etc. Hope that stays in tact
From: Dilbert on Mon Jan 26 22:55:01 2009.

Nerd wrote:

[b]
Shankar has not stopped down to showing vEppilai, yellow sarees etc. Hope that stays in tact

EKShankarI seriously I was joking about this sequence 2 pages ago.. lol ..
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 27 0:17:33 2009.

Watched parts of padikkAthavan special on sun TV because I was told that Thalaivar makes an appearance. He did make an appearance, they showed clips of Rajini with Danush in the preview theater. Rajini was like, very good entertainer, danush has done well. AdhellAm OK, kadEsila kalAnidhi mARan, nalla padangaL dhAn vaanguvaanga. Adhu kooda OK.

But the program on the whole was disgusting. Sun pictures sun pictures nu oru nimishathukku rendu dhadava.. And I heard that in the audio release function, the compere was asking all the special guests (selvaraghavan, prakash raj etc) sun pictures pathi enna ninaikkuRInga? What??

PadikkAthavan-a oru 1 crore-kku vaangiruppAinga, adhukkE ipdinA, 150 crores. ThalaivA, what have you gotten yourself into??? Thankfully idhu varaikkum sangar/RathnavElu interviews varala (for new years, pongal etc)
From: Vivasaayi on Tue Jan 27 0:41:44 2009.

sun pictures doesnt have a professional approach!

edutha udane "super hit"nu advertisement kudukaradhu...newsla soldradhu and all will make people laugh or be irritated!

kalaingar tv handles it pretty well IMO..no cheap advertisements for their movies.

From: Thirumaran on Tue Jan 27 0:43:09 2009.

//Digr

Nerd wrote:

Watched parts of padikkAthavan special on sun TV because I was told that Thalaivar makes an appearance. He did make an appearance, they showed clips of Rajini with Danush in the preview theater. Rajini was like, very good entertainer, danush has done well. AdhellAm OK, kadEsila kalAnidhi mARan, nalla padangaL dhAn vaanguvaanga. Adhu kooda OK.

But the program on the whole was disgusting. Sun pictures sun pictures nu oru nimishathukku rendu dhadava.. And I heard that in the audio release function, the compere was asking all the special guests (selvaraghavan, prakash raj etc) sun pictures pathi enna ninaikkuRInga? What?? Banging Head

Even at one point they were asking something like Rajini kku adutha opening Sun TV kku thaan or something on the line Cry3

ivanunga attakaasam thaanga mudila Banging Head

Nerd wrote:

PadikkAthavan-a oru 1 crore-kku vaangiruppAinga, adhukkE ipdinA, 150 crores. ThalaivA, what have you gotten yourself into??? Thankfully idhu varaikkum sangar/RathnavElu interviews varala (for new years, pongal etc)

Even when some rumors about Kamal movie might be produced from SUN Pictures, I was worried such things should never happen. In fact i never wanted any big names from Rajini, Kamal etc being involved with them. With the kind of politics that group involves it is already a danger imo for the Tamil cinema industry and it will be very rare we come to see quality movies. And big names joining them will make things worser for the Tamil Industry, that is what i thought. Embarassed

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 27 0:49:57 2009.

Vivasaayi wrote:

kalaingar tv handles it pretty well IMO..no cheap advertisements for their movies.

KL TV innum production/distribution thodangala.. I heard even Raj TV is into disgustingly aggressive promotion of KSI.

Thirumaran wrote:

Even at one point they were asking something like Rajini kku adutha opening Sun TV kku thaan or something on the line ivanunga attakaasam thaanga mudila

And it was plain hilarious to see vivek (who in the 90s was vehemently against the sun group ) answering the question. Next AYAN-kku, Rajinikku aduthathu sun TV, ippO surya vERa.. But they wont dare to put Rajini down only because he is acting in their next film. Mudila
From: Thirumaran on Tue Jan 27 1:05:23 2009.

Nerd wrote:

I heard even Raj TV is into disgustingly aggressive promotion of KSI.

They started the promotion 2 months before movie release and now continuing with several flash news
From: sarna_blr on Tue Jan 27 1:06:23 2009.

Sun picture's attooliyam will be ONLY until they have money..... innum oru naalu padam flop aachchunaa ellaaththayum moodittu silent'aa iruppaanga
Arunachalam padaththula Raghuvaran dialogue dhaan gnaabagaththukku varudhu

From: sarna_blr on Tue Jan 27 1:11:42 2009.

Thirumaran wrote:

Nerd wrote:

I heard even Raj TV is into disgustingly aggressive promotion of KSI.

They started the promotion 2 months before movie release and now continuing with several flash news LOL

// But KSI illai is a decent/good movie with less known actors... which needs an aggressive promotion to reach public ... IMHO

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Jan 27 9:25:46 2009.

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/27slde1-ash-rajni-in-peru.htm

From: Cinemarasigan on Tue Jan 27 9:48:21 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

Sun picture's attooliyam will be ONLY until they have money..... innum oru naalu padam flop aachchunaa LOL

ellaaththayum moodittu silent'aa iruppaanga Smile

Arunachalam padaththula Raghuvaran dialogue dhaan gnaabagaththukku varudhu Razz

Idhu varaikkum "sun pictures" release panna padangal ehuvum avangalukku commercially loss aagalai, adhanaala thaan bayamaa irukku...

From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 27 11:34:14 2009.

hav a look at the pics from peru...
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/27slde1-ash-rajni-in-peru.htm
From: Avadi to America on Tue Jan 27 12:04:29 2009.

SoftSword wrote:

hav a look at the pics from peru...
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/27slde1-ash-rajni-in-peru.htm

Thalivar sema stylisha iruukurappla......thalivaruku stylerathu naturala varathu pa.....
From: omega on Tue Jan 27 12:21:57 2009.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/27slde1-ash-rajni-in-peru.htm

Thalaivar in backdrop where Aish is getting her lip color adjusted, chanceless (enna or cool look).

Thanks Sakala!!
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 27 13:29:38 2009.

Thalaivar thalaivar dhAn.. andha blue color belt mattum konjam

From: SoftSword on Tue Jan 27 15:01:04 2009.

omega wrote:

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2009/jan/27slde1-ash-rajni-in-peru.htm

Thalaivar in backdrop where Aish is getting her lip color adjusted, chanceless (enna or cool look).

Thanks Sakala!!

yeah rite...
in that one he looks great..

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 27 16:25:18 2009.

Oscar-ji on rediff

.... would, for instance, like to use Hariharan's voice more often. And I thought of this when I recently recorded a song with him for Rajnikant's Tamil film Robot.

From: Dilbert on Tue Jan 27 21:40:42 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Oscar-ji on rediff

.... would, for instance, like to use Hariharan's voice more often. And I thought of this when I recently recorded a song with him for Rajnikant's Tamil film Robot.

Uriye... ~!@iyre..aa. !! enn mattu .. Intro song errunda.. !! peeta.. Sangar kaale

From: Mahen on Wed Jan 28 1:49:40 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Tamanna took blessings from rajni

After praising dhanush, he said even tanusha (referring to tamanna) has done well

From: Vivasaayi on Wed Jan 28 3:17:04 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Vivasaayi wrote:

kalaingar tv handles it pretty well IMO..no cheap advertisements for their movies.

KL TV innum production/distribution thodangala.. I heard even Raj TV is into disgustingly aggressive promotion of KSI.

varanam aayiram!

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 28 20:38:08 2009.

VA alagiriyOdadhu bA. ippO raasi aayittaanga I think, but releasekku munnAdi ellAm apdi illai. Seri viduvOm !
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 28 20:39:42 2009.

New unseen pics
http://endhirantherobo.blogspot.com/

Whoa! The robot Rajini looks like thillu mullu chandiran
From: Thalafanz on Wed Jan 28 20:44:19 2009.

Nerd wrote:

New unseen pics
http://endhirantherobo.blogspot.com/

Whoa! The robot Rajini looks like thillu mullu chandiran

Leaked pics???
Nway, RK looks cool.

Hi Nerd
From: jaiganes on Wed Jan 28 20:47:25 2009.

year note panneengala ?
2009??
I was under the impression it would be 2099.
inge aarambichu ange poi mudiyum pola irukkae???
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 28 21:06:47 2009.

Thalafanz bro, hi! LTNS
Yes, these are leaked pics. The shooting took place in an Engineering college in chennai and the students were part of the scene (crowd). Though cellphones/cameras were not allowed, one of the students obviously has shot these pics.

Jai, yes. And no futuristic stuff I guess!

Some more pics:
http://i42.tinypic.com/108iybo.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/1672r7a.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/smexvk.jpg
From: jaiganes on Wed Jan 28 21:19:16 2009.

'Rehabilitational robotics' - idhu poadhumappa
innum oru 100 pudhu stories ready pannidalaam.
Looks like robot kettu poi adhai namma thalaivar sari panni
adhai villain Danny marubadiyum adhai kettadichu kadaisila adhu thirundhi oorukku nalladhu panradhu dhaan kadhainnu naane oru bit poattu vaikkaren

Digr--

@Nerd vandi start panneengalaa?

--Digr

From: Thalafanz on Wed Jan 28 21:20:51 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Thalafanz bro, hi! LTNS Very Happy

Yes, these are leaked pics. The shooting took place in an Engineering college in chennai and the students were part of the scene (crowd). Though cellphones/cameras were not allowed, one of the students obviously has shot these pics.

Jai, yes. And no futuristic stuff I guess!

Some more pics:
http://i42.tinypic.com/108iybo.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/1672r7a.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/smexvk.jpg

LTNS bro.

The scientist RK conduct some kind of talk???Possible.

From what I heard, all the futuristic stuff will be filmed in huge sets.
Intha varusham release Agidum-la...

Thanks for the pics.

From: Thalafanz on Wed Jan 28 21:23:26 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

'Rehabilitational robotics' - idhu poadhumappa
innum oru 100 pudhu stories ready pannidalaam.
Looks like robot kettu poi adhai namma thalaivar sari panni
adhai villain Danny marubadiyum adhai kettadichu kadaisila adhu thirundhi oorukku nalladhu panradhu dhaan kadhainnu naane oru bit poattu vaikkaren

Jai

, ungga 'bit' nAlaikkE website(s)-galla varalAm.

From: Nerd on Wed Jan 28 21:26:08 2009.

Rehabilitation Robotics, really?? Sangar enna try pannreenga

<dig>Jai, yes. In fact went to work today. Took me about an hour to scrape the ice off. <ends>
From: groucho070 on Wed Jan 28 22:01:26 2009.

Nerd wrote:

New unseen pics
http://endhirantherobo.blogspot.com/

Whoa! The robot Rajini looks like thillu mullu chandiran

Yeah! He looks like anytime going to launch about the ragas (that includes Sri Priya )

Anyway, I always like that bearded look. It worked for me in Baba...it gives him both wise-man look, with hint of naughtiness.
From: sarna_blr on Wed Jan 28 22:44:53 2009.

Nerd wrote:

New unseen pics
http://endhirantherobo.blogspot.com/

Whoa! The robot Rajini looks like thillu mullu chandiran

ilamai iniyum pOgaadhu
mudhumai enakku vaaraadhu

thalaivar looks so young and energetic.....

raagangal padhinaaru uruvaana varalaaru
From: SoftSword on Wed Jan 28 23:28:50 2009.

thalaivaa...

Kaatthu iruppadhu etthanai paero...
unnidam thorpadharkku...
ohm... shanthi ohm.. ohm... shanthi ohm...
From: omega on Wed Jan 28 23:58:39 2009.

Nerd wrote:

New unseen pics
http://endhirantherobo.blogspot.com/

Whoa! The robot Rajini looks like thillu mullu chandiran

Ithu ennappa innoru inba athirchi!!!
Thalaivar pattaya kelappuraaru....He looks like a much younger (a leaner) version of Thillu Mullu Indhran (Endhran!).

Thanks Nerd!!!
From: Avadi to America on Thu Jan 29 0:17:28 2009.

pada kathayla shanakr concentrate panraranu ennaku ippo theriyala..... aana he is concentrating more on rajini's look.... he knows the selling point...

no body would say he is nearing 60..... Evergreen CHOCOLATE BOY super star VAAZHGA...

for thalivar fans, it is going to be visual treat..........
From: groucho070 on Thu Jan 29 0:33:55 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

no body would say he is nearing 60..... Evergreen CHOCOLATE BOY super star VAAZHGA...

for thalivar fans, it is going to be visual treat..........

Adapavigalaaa...evergreen Tough Guy eppadithaan chocolate boy-aakkitenggaloo.....

From: SoftSword on Thu Jan 29 1:16:23 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

no body would say he is nearing 60..... Evergreen CHOCOLATE BOY super star VAAZHGA... Clap

for thalivar fans, it is going to be visual treat..........

Adapavigalaaa...evergreen Tough Guy eppadithaan chocolate boy-aakkitenggaloo..... Very Happy

adhaane... namakku edhukku chocolate boy ellaam...
adhaan egapatta podipasanga andha characterku irukkangalae...

lets call him evergreen stylish chap....

From: Anban on Thu Jan 29 8:42:44 2009.

i guess sankar has compromised a bit and set the movie in 2009 to manage with the reduction in budget..
From: Dilbert on Thu Jan 29 21:34:17 2009.

Anban wrote:

i guess sankar has compromised a bit and set the movie in 2009 to manage with the reduction in budget..

Compromised a loten sollungea.. !!

Red Chilles to Sun - > its a long journey for this movie. I am fine with this movie getting released..2009. All they have to do hire a good CG production house get the job done with indian masala..
From: jaaze on Sun Feb 1 4:15:12 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Rehabilitation Robotics, really?? Sangar enna try pannreenga

<dig>Jai, yes. In fact went to work today. Took me about an hour to scrape the ice off. <ends>

nerd unga link-a paathen. sangar ennamo puthusa try pannuraaru..
From: Nerd on Mon Feb 2 23:42:26 2009.

Zealous fans reveal Endhiran photos

The more elusive Shankar's camp is trying to be, the more dogged Rajini fans seem to get. Despite not one still of his latest flick, 'Endhiran', being officially published, Rajini fans have turned curious lesmen clicking away pictures and circulating it among fans.
In fact, the first ever time a look of Rajinikanth in the film was leaked, was when a song was shot in Peru. Photographs during the shoot were released and that led to director Shankar sacking his assistants who were said to be responsible for this. Apart from these, pictures from fansat the Vellore Institute of Technology, a private salon in Adyar and at a wedding hall in the city, where the film has been shot, have been doing the rounds on the internet.
Earlier, stills of a famil function conducted at the wedding hall, in the presence of Rajinikanth, Aishwarya and actress Devadarshini were being circulated. The latest set of stills, as published here, actually show two Rajinis attending what is said to be a Robotic Conference, set in 2009. It is known that Rajinikanth plays a dual role in the movie, one as a scientist and the other, as a robot.
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Devadarshini pics enga?!
From: Anban on Tue Feb 3 18:08:50 2009.

http://hinducinema.com/tamil-cinema/tamil-movie-news/director-shanker-gets-a-beating-from-kollywood.html
Endhiran” which is in the making is said to be the much awaited and most hyped movie of the year 2009 which is all set to be released by 2010. Shanker, who is said to a highly acclaimed creative director, has taken many steps to keep his movie making under wraps. But still, the technology has beaten him and his movies’ latest 5 stills have been released.
As usual, Shanker is complaining on his security for not being vigilant enough to curb the leakage. It is also heard that he is seeking some help from Rajinikanth and a management company to find out ways to stop the leakage of his Endhiran stills.
But this time the voice in Kollywood is going against Shanker. It is heard that two well known director have lashed out Shanker and his unit members for unnecessarily trying to draw attention from the media, but the petite issue. They also revealed that if a director resolute, he/she can stop the leaking of the shooting stills. They allege that this is a new way of promotion employed by Shanker. Since the movie is going to release in 2010 which is a long time, Shanker wants his film in the limelight of the media.
The above said words were spoken by two directors who have the back ground of directing Actors like Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Surya Sivakumar.
From: Anban on Tue Feb 3 18:10:11 2009.

one of them is kaudham for sure
From: Nerd on Tue Feb 3 18:18:55 2009.

Adhu unmayaavE irundhAlum ivingaLukku yEn eriyidhu??

Btw, the SSN stills were captured by *real* students not someone appointed by sangar.
From: thamiz on Tue Feb 3 18:53:58 2009.

Anban wrote:

one of them is kaudham for sure

He does not have anything better to do?
From: Avadi to America on Tue Feb 3 19:12:02 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Adhu unmayaavE irundhAlum ivingaLukku yEn eriyidhu??

Btw, the SSN stills were captured by *real* students not someone appointed by sangar.

that guy is a member in thalivar orkut community. Infact, one of my friend also captured few stills in shooting spot including the controvarsial car. He also got signature from thalivar and took photos with shankar and manoj.
From: Thalafanz on Tue Feb 3 22:19:18 2009.

I came across these stills, not sure whether they are already posted here or not.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image014.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image012.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image010.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image009.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image008.jpg
From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 4 1:22:20 2009.

Anban wrote:

one of them is kaudham for sure

From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Feb 4 2:03:43 2009.

Thalafanz wrote:

I came across these stills, not sure whether they are already posted here or not. Smile

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image014.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image012.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image010.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image009.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh134/Thalafanz/image008.jpg

Photos-laam super... Particularly the locations are never shown before in any Tamil Film IMO...

From: Cinemarasigan on Wed Feb 4 2:07:03 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Anban wrote:

one of them is kaudham for sure

"directors who have the back ground of directing Actors like Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Surya Sivakumar."
Ivanga moonu peraiyum direct panna directornaa adhula Kaudham irukkanume..

From: Thalafanz on Wed Feb 4 2:16:41 2009.

Cinemarasigan wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Anban wrote:

one of them is kaudham for sure

"directors who have the back ground of directing Actors like Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Surya Sivakumar."
Ivanga moonu peraiyum direct panna directornaa adhula Kaudham irukkanume..

As far as I remember

, GM has never directed Ajith

From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 4 2:51:16 2009.

Thalafanz wrote:

Cinemarasigan wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Anban wrote:

one of them is kaudham for sure

"directors who have the back ground of directing Actors like Kamal Hassan, Ajith and Surya Sivakumar."
Ivanga moonu peraiyum direct panna directornaa adhula Kaudham irukkanume..

As far as I remember Laughing

, GM has never directed Ajith Smile

vittutthallungappa...
yaar enna pesina enna.... ellaarumae thaan seiradhu dhaan rite'nu nenacha... apram enna dhaan panradhu...

From: Anban on Wed Feb 4 2:56:30 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Adhu unmayaavE irundhAlum ivingaLukku yEn eriyidhu??

Btw, the SSN stills were captured by *real* students not someone appointed by sangar.
evanukkum onnum eriyala saar.. news post panrom avvalavu thaan

From: Dilbert on Thu Feb 5 18:34:01 2009.

Anban wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Adhu unmayaavE irundhAlum ivingaLukku yEn eriyidhu?? Confused2

Btw, the SSN stills were captured by *real* students not someone appointed by sangar.

evanukkum onnum eriyala saar.. news post panrom avvalavu thaan

Indha voicea nan yangeoo ketta madhri.. irrukea !!

From: SoftSword on Fri Feb 6 4:58:18 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Anban wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Adhu unmayaavE irundhAlum ivingaLukku yEn eriyidhu?? Confused2

Btw, the SSN stills were captured by *real* students not someone appointed by sangar.

evanukkum onnum eriyala saar.. news post panrom avvalavu thaan

Indha voicea nan yangeoo ketta madhri.. irrukea !! Question

rajaram???

From: thamiz on Fri Feb 6 11:36:27 2009.

Dilbert and SS: Please stop doing such research in public, folks!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Feb 9 9:59:52 2009.

Recent Vikatan issue says that Robo team is trying to release in summer 2009. that is just 3 months! is it true?
From: Anban on Mon Feb 9 15:08:26 2009.

ரஜினி-ஐஸ் நெருக்கம்!
கவனித்துக் கொண்டிருந்த 6 பேர்?

கடந்த வாரம் ஏ.வி.எம் ஸ்டுடியோவில் நடந்தது எந்திரன் படப்பிடிப்பு. ஐஸ்-ரஜினி Endhiranசம்பந்தப்பட்ட காட்சிகளை படமாக்கிக் கொண்டிருந்தவர்கள், திடீரென்று யூனிட்டிலிருந்த சிலரை தவிர மற்றவர்களை வெளியேற்றினார்கள். இயக்குனர், ஒளிப்பதிவாளர், ரஜினி, ஐஸ் உள்ளிட்ட ஆறே பேர்தான் உள்ளே இருந்தார்கள்!

தாங்கள் ஏன் வெளியேற்றப்பட்டோம் என்பதை அறிந்து கொண்ட தொழிலாளர்கள் அங்கே இங்கே என்று கண்களை நுழைத்தாலும், ஒரு காட்சியும் தென்படவில்லை. உள்ளே எடுக்கப்பட்டது என்ன?.

வேறொன்றுமில்லை, ரஜினி ஐஸ் தொடர்பான படுக்கையறை காட்சிகள்தான்! இது பாடலில் வருகிற காட்சி என்பதால், வெவ்வேறு கோணங்களில் எடுத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தார்களாம். அரைகுறை ஆடையுடன் ஐஸ்... அடங்காத ஆசையுடன் ரஜினி...! தனது பல நாள் கனவு அன்று நிறைவேறிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது என்றவுடன், சற்றே நெர்வசாக இருந்த ரஜினி, ஏகப்பட்ட டேக்குகள் வாங்கினாராம்.

இது தற்செயலாக நடந்ததா, அல்லது தலைவரோட திட்டமிட்ட தடுமாற்றமா? அவரு மனசுக்கு மட்டுமே தெரிஞ்ச விடை!

-மனஸ்வினி

http://www.tamilcinema.com/CINENEWS/Hotnews/2009/February/090209c.asp

From: Avadi to America on Mon Feb 9 18:07:18 2009.

Anban wrote:

ரஜினி-ஐஸ் நெருக்கம்!
கவனித்துக் கொண்டிருந்த 6 பேர்?

கடந்த வாரம் ஏ.வி.எம் ஸ்டுடியோவில் நடந்தது எந்திரன் படப்பிடிப்பு. ஐஸ்-ரஜினி Endhiranசம்பந்தப்பட்ட காட்சிகளை படமாக்கிக் கொண்டிருந்தவர்கள், திடீரென்று யூனிட்டிலிருந்த சிலரை தவிர மற்றவர்களை வெளியேற்றினார்கள். இயக்குனர், ஒளிப்பதிவாளர், ரஜினி, ஐஸ் உள்ளிட்ட ஆறே பேர்தான் உள்ளே இருந்தார்கள்!

தாங்கள் ஏன் வெளியேற்றப்பட்டோம் என்பதை அறிந்து கொண்ட தொழிலாளர்கள் அங்கே இங்கே என்று கண்களை நுழைத்தாலும், ஒரு காட்சியும் தென்படவில்லை. உள்ளே எடுக்கப்பட்டது என்ன?.

வேறொன்றுமில்லை, ரஜினி ஐஸ் தொடர்பான படுக்கையறை காட்சிகள்தான்! இது பாடலில் வருகிற காட்சி என்பதால், வெவ்வேறு கோணங்களில் எடுத்துக் கொண்டிருந்தார்களாம். அரைகுறை ஆடையுடன் ஐஸ்... அடங்காத ஆசையுடன் ரஜினி...! தனது பல நாள் கனவு அன்று நிறைவேறிக் கொண்டிருக்கிறது என்றவுடன், சற்றே நெர்வசாக இருந்த ரஜினி, ஏகப்பட்ட டேக்குகள் வாங்கினாராம்.

இது தற்செயலாக நடந்ததா, அல்லது தலைவரோட திட்டமிட்ட தடுமாற்றமா? அவரு மனசுக்கு மட்டுமே தெரிஞ்ச விடை!

-மனஸ்வினி

http://www.tamilcinema.com/CINENEWS/Hotnews/2009/February/090209c.asp

From: Avadi to America on Tue Feb 17 9:44:54 2009.

eatho puthusa oru pic vanthu irruku parunga.........

http://www.envazhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3.jpg
From: SoftSword on Tue Feb 17 10:24:00 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

eatho puthusa oru pic vanthu irruku parunga.........

http://www.envazhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3.jpg

looks like shankar...
who is that

From: jaaze on Tue Feb 17 10:37:12 2009.

SoftSword wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

eatho puthusa oru pic vanthu irruku parunga.........

http://www.envazhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3.jpg

looks like shankar...
who is that Wink

It is indeed Rajini
The enthiran getup
visit that site for more

From: Nerd on Tue Feb 17 10:44:43 2009.

EKS(angar)I
From: jaaze on Tue Feb 17 10:48:57 2009.

Nerd wrote:

EKS(angar)I

same feeling here

kuzhanthaingaLukkaana padam-nu sollumpothe mild-a doubt vanthuchu.. athukkinnu ippadiya?
From: Avadi to America on Tue Feb 17 11:46:29 2009.

freeya vidunga...ennathaan nadaukuthunu parapom...
From: Avadi to America on Tue Feb 17 11:53:17 2009.

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html

naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...
From: Yathu on Tue Feb 17 12:39:25 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

The hair & make-up guy seems to have been inspired by a skunk for this new look.

From: L_Kumar on Tue Feb 17 12:48:23 2009.

Yathu wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

The hair & make-up guy seems to have been inspired by a skunk for this new look.

From: ajaybaskar on Tue Feb 17 13:04:18 2009.

ஸ்டைலில் 'நெம்பர் ஒன்' ரஜினி!செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை, பிப்ரவரி 17, 2009, 16:38 [IST]

இந்தியாவிலேயே நம்பர் ஒன் ஸ்டைல் நடிகர் என்றால் அது சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினிதான். மற்றவர்கள் அவருக்கு அப்புறம்தான் என்கிறார் பிரபல சிகையலங்கார நிபுணர் ஹக்கிம் ஆலிம்.

எந்திரன் படத்தில் ரஜினியின் சிகையலங்கார நிபுணராகப் பணியாற்றுகிறார் ஆலிம். ரஜினிக்கு விதவிதமான சிகையலங்காரங்களை அவர் செய்துள்ளார். இதற்கென ஸ்பெஷல் விக்குகளை அவர் தருவித்துள்ளார். ஒரிஜினல் முடி போலவே அட்டகாசமாகப் பொருந்துமளவு ரஜினிக்கு சிகையலங்காரம் செய்துள்ளாராம் ஆலிம்.

குறிப்பாக எந்திரனாக வரும் ரஜினிக்கு மேக்கப், உடைகள் என அனைத்து விஷயங்களிலும் சர்வதேச தரத்தைக் கடைப்பிடிக்கிறார்களாம். எந்திரன் வேடத்தில் வரும் ரஜினிக்காக மட்டும் 3 மணிநேரம் வரை மேக்கப் போடுகிறார்களாம்.

சிவாஜியில் ரஜினிக்கு உடையலங்காரம் செய்த இந்தியாவின் முதல்நிலை ஆடையலங்கார நிபுணர் மணீஷ் மல்ஹோத்ராதான் இந்தப் படத்திலும் ரஜினிக்கு அசத்தல் உடைகளை வடிவமைத்துள்ளார்.

படப்பிடிப்புக் குழுனருடன் தற்போது சென்னையில் உள்ள ரஜினியின் சிகையலங்கார நிபுணர் ஆலிம், எந்திரனில் தனது அனுபவம் குறித்துக் கூறியதாவது:

"ரஜினி சாரின் ஹேர்ஸ்டைல் இந்தப் படத்தின் சிறப்பம்சங்களில் ஒன்றாக இருக்கும். எத்தனையோ ரஜினி படங்களைப் பார்த்திருப்பீர்கள். ஆனால் இந்த அளவு கச்சிதமான, வித்தியாசமான ஹேர் ஸ்டைலில் அவரைப் பார்த்திருக்க மாட்டீர்கள்.

எந்திரன் ரஜினிக்கு நான் செய்திருக்கும் ஹேர் ஸ்டைல் இது வரை நான் பணியாற்றிய படங்களில் சிறந்தது என்பேன்", என்றவர், தனிப்பட்ட முறையில் ரஜினியின் இயல்பு குறித்து வெகுவாகப் புகழ்ந்தார்.

"அவரது ரசிகர்களில் பலர் ரஜினியைக் கடவுள் மாதிரி உயர்ந்த இடத்தில் வைத்துப் பார்ப்பது எனக்கு மிகுந்த வியப்பைத் தருகிறது. இதுவரை நான் பார்க்காத, கேள்விப்படாத விஷயம் இது. ஆனால் இந்த மனிதரோ அவ்வளவு எளிமையாகப் பழகுகிறார். இதுவும் நான் பார்க்காத அதிசயம்தான்.

பாலிவுட்டில் பல முன்னணி நட்சத்திரங்களுடன் பணியாற்றியவன் என்ற முறையிலும், ஒரு ஹேர் ஸ்டைலிஸ்ட் என்ற முறையிலும் சொல்கிறேன்... இந்தியாவில் நான் பார்த்த மிகவும் ஸ்டைலிஷான நடிகர் என்றால் அது ரஜினிதான். அவருக்குப் பிறகுதான் சஞ்சய் தத், சல்மான் கான் போன்றவர்கள், என்றார் ஆலிம்.

எந்திரனில் தற்போது ரோபோ ரஜினி தொடர்பான முக்கிய காட்சிகள் படமாக்கப்பட்டு வருவதாகக் கூறப்படுகிறது.

From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 18 0:19:40 2009.

Yathu wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

The hair & make-up guy seems to have been inspired by a skunk for this new look.

Yaarupa entha Skunk?? Hairstyle patha.. Thilaana mohanambal paadathala vaara Naagaswara gosti madhri irruku..

Sangara Nee hopeless.. man.. !!

From: jaaze on Wed Feb 18 0:22:12 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Yathu wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

The hair & make-up guy seems to have been inspired by a skunk for this new look.

Yaarupa entha Skunk?? Hairstyle patha.. Thilaana mohanambal paadathala vaara Naagaswara gosti madhri irruku.. Embarassed

Sangara Nee hopeless.. man.. !!

Skunk: http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/graphics/skunk2.jpg

From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 18 1:04:29 2009.

jaaze wrote:

Skunk: http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/graphics/skunk2.jpg

Nannsense..
From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 18 2:17:41 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html

naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

"Sivaji!! ivar thalaila thengaa chutneya yaaro kottitaanga...!!"

From: jaaze on Wed Feb 18 2:19:32 2009.

SoftSword wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html

naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

"Sivaji!! ivar thalaila thengaa chutneya yaaro kottitaanga...!!"

That's kaara kuzhambu

From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 18 3:17:15 2009.

jaaze wrote:

SoftSword wrote:

Avadi to America wrote:

http://shankarnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/enthiran-photos-new.html

naalavath picturela, peter heins hair stylukum thalivarkum oru AARU vithyasam irrukuma...

"Sivaji!! ivar thalaila thengaa chutneya yaaro kottitaanga...!!"

That's kaara kuzhambu Cool

no this is white...
so thengai chutney

From: Anban on Wed Feb 18 3:17:49 2009.

well dont be very worried.. even oru koodai sunlight stills were lol-ified before the release... but the same rajini fans changed their opinion after the release
From: SoftSword on Wed Feb 18 4:11:10 2009.

Anban wrote:

well dont be very worried.. even oru koodai sunlight stills were lol-ified before the release... but the same rajini fans changed their opinion after the release

Thanks Anban for ur concern

From: Dilbert on Wed Feb 18 14:53:05 2009.

SoftSword wrote:

Anban wrote:

well dont be very worried.. even oru koodai sunlight stills were lol-ified before the release... but the same rajini fans changed their opinion after the release

Thanks Anban for ur concern Smile

Aavar yepaveomea unnmaithan peasuvar !

From: MrIndia on Tue Feb 24 23:45:13 2009.

http://www.isaithenral.com/gallery1/details.php?image_id=78376&mode=search

thalaiver vaaazhga
From: omega on Wed Feb 25 0:21:54 2009.

Thalaivar looks lot younger!!!!

SUPERO SUPER.
From: Avadi to America on Wed Feb 25 9:39:06 2009.

thalivar looks slim and young....Shankar ennavo panrappla...intha vizhaythula shankar is the man...
From: Dilbert on Sat Feb 28 12:39:57 2009.

Unbelieveble .. super.. wow.. Sangar is definetely upto something.!

Thalivaa.....
From: pratheepan12 on Sun Mar 8 7:40:25 2009.

Source: Behindwoods.com

Endhiran alias Robot, the magnum opus of Shankar-Rajinikanth-Rahman is getting chiseled in a perfect manner. Currently the shooting is happening in India after the initial overseas schedule. Though secrecy has always remained the keyword with all of Shankar’s projects, the visual, print and the web media have been successful in getting hold of information about the film in one way or the other.

The latest to come from the Robot’s stable is that a song will be shot soon at Hyderabad involving the lead pair which is likely to be Shankar’s signature number. Industry sources aver that this song will be choreographed on lines of Randakka in Anniyan or Azhagana Ratshasi in Mudalvan where aesthetic and creative minds went into work which took care of the minutest details in the frame. The colossal set for this number will be created by Sabu Cyril in which Ash and Boss will be gyrating along with junior artists in expensive attire to the tune of double Oscar winner A R Rahman, sung by Madhushree.
From: hattori_hanzo on Sun Mar 8 9:25:54 2009.

The last pic is good! Enthiran looks like Thillu Mullu Indhiran
From: Nerd on Mon Mar 9 10:54:31 2009.

ennappA thalaivar news onniyumE kaaNOm
From: Dilbert on Wed Mar 11 18:21:49 2009.

Enthiran title song shoot at Hyderabad
(Saturday, 7th March 2009)
The title song shooting for Rajini's Enthiran will be held at Hyderabad in a day or two.

According to the Endhiran unit, the song is a typical Shankar song where heroine Aishwarya Rai is shown showering her love on the hero Rajinikanth. The song will be shot on a set created by art director Sabu Cyril in a Hyderabad studio, and will be a major highlight of the film.

There is no need for mentioning the richness and professional touch of Shankar. In this song, Aishwarya Rai also participated along with 1000 plus junior artists and all are weared silver gray costume. This is the uniform costume for Robot, i.e Enthiran.

In this film Rajini is playing both as Robot and a scientist.

This song which was recorded recently by A.R Rahman was sung by Madhusri.

According to the sources, the song will be one of the most expensive songs not only in the South Screen but in the entire Indian film history. According to a source the budget of the costume only comes around a few crores!

Source: Oneindia.in

From: groucho070 on Wed Mar 11 21:29:31 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

According to the sources, the song will be one of the most expensive songs not only in the South Screen but in the entire Indian film history. According to a source the budget of the costume only comes around a few crores!

Source: Oneindia.in

Ulagathirkeey recession vanthaalum, Shankar-ukku varavee varathu, ahn!

From: omega on Wed Mar 11 21:42:40 2009.

groucho070 wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Ulagathirkeey recession vanthaalum, Shankar-ukku varavee varathu, ahn!

groucho,

Don't get deceived by these reports. All these are mere media hype. Ambuttuthen!!

Costumes for few crores

We all know what heroine is going to be on

few crores aam!!!

From: Avadi to America on Fri Mar 20 13:01:05 2009.

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=1063

aisu speaks on thalivar....
From: Dilbert on Tue Mar 31 12:25:59 2009.

Thread was laying at the bottom of the 2nd Page .. Enna Kodumai Nerd sir iddu

umm Sangar.. is carrying on his work ..without any lime light thatz good.
From: Nerd on Tue Mar 31 12:29:31 2009.

Thread top-la irukkadhellAm best pillims-A? FreeyA vidunga bro!
From: jaaze on Tue Mar 31 12:37:13 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Thread top-la irukkadhellAm best pillims-A? FreeyA vidunga bro!
Anyway, here's a good news

1) அப்பாடா… நிம்மதி பெருமூச்சு விடவைக்கும் சன் குழுமத்தின் முடிவு…?

நீங்கள் எல்லோரும் ஆவலோடு, “இது நடக்குமா ? இது மட்டும் நடந்தால் எவ்வளவு நன்றாக இருக்கும்!” என்று எதிர்ப்பார்த்தது நடந்துவிட்டது. ஆம்… சன் நெட்வொர்க் இனி ‘எந்திரன்’ முடியும் வரை எந்த படத்தையும் வாங்கி வெளியிடுவதில்லை என்று முடிவெடுத்திருக்கிறது. இவர்களின் இந்த முடிவு எந்திரனுக்கு ஒரு பெரிய ப்ளஸ் பாயின்ட் என்றால் மிகையாகாது.

எந்திரனை நல்ல முறையில் தயாரித்து மார்க்கெட் செய்ய ஒரு பிரமாண்ட தயாரிப்பாளர் கிடைத்த மகிழ்ச்சியில் நாம் ஆரம்பத்தில் திளைத்த அதே தருணத்தில் சன் டி.வி. சகட்டு மேனிக்கு படங்களை வாங்கி குவித்து - மாதம் ஒன்று கணக்காக அவற்றை வெளியிட்டு - அந்த படங்களின் விளம்பரங்களை வேறு தொடர்ந்து தனது தொலைக்காட்சிகளில் காண்பித்து இம்சிக்க - ரசிகர்களும் சன் டி.வி நேயர்களும் நொந்தே போனார்கள். திண்டுக்கல் சாரதி, தெனாவட்டு, தீ போன்ற படங்களின் நான்-ஸ்டாப் விளம்பரங்கள் … அய்யோடா சாமி கொடுமை… (படிக்காதவன் விதிவிலக்கு… ஹி… ஹி… !!)

இவர்கள் இப்படி கண்ட கண்ட படங்களை வாங்கி வெளியிட்டு விளம்பரங்கள் செய்வது எந்திரனை அல்லவா பாதிக்கும் என்று நம் நண்பர்களும் ரசிகர்களும் நெடு நாட்களுக்கு முன்பே தங்கள் கவலையை வெளிப்படுத்தினார்கள். நாளை எந்திரன் வரும்போது இவர்கள் செய்யும் விளம்பரம் இதனால் எடுபடாமல் போகும் அபாயம் இருப்பதால் மேற்படி கவலை நம் ரசிகர்களுக்கு. யாராவது சன் குழுமத்திற்கு இதை எடுத்து சொல்லி எந்திரன் படப்பிடிப்பு நல்லபடியாக முடிந்து வெற்றிகரமாக ரிலீஸ் ஆகும்வரை பிற படங்களை வாங்கி வெளியிடுவதை அவர்கள் ஒத்திவைக்கவேண்டும் என்று விருப்பப்பட்டார்கள். அட… என்ன காரணமோ - சன் டி.வி தற்போது எந்திரன் முடியும் வரை - வேறு படங்களை வாங்கி வெளியிடுவதை கைவிட முடிவு செய்திருக்கிறதாம். காரணம் எதுவானாலும் இருந்துவிட்டு போகட்டும். நம் விருப்பம் நிறைவேறியது அல்லவா?

இந்த செய்தி உண்மையாக இருக்கும் பட்சத்தில் சன் குழுமத்தின் இந்த முடிவு பாராட்டத்தக்கது. புத்திசாலித்தனமானது.

http://onlysuperstar.com/?p=3078
From: HonestRaj on Tue Mar 31 12:40:26 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Thread top-la irukkadhellAm best pillims-A? FreeyA vidunga bro!
From: Dilbert on Tue Mar 31 14:19:09 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Thread top-la irukkadhellAm best pillims-A? FreeyA vidunga bro!
From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 1 19:24:34 2009.

Prabhu Deva is the choreographer for Superstar in Endhiran
(Thursday, 19th March 2009)

Prabhu Deva and his brother Raju Sundaram are superstar Rajinikanth’s favourite choreographers.

Once Rajini had told a leading director that they understood his body movements and its capabilities better than anybody else.

Rajinikanth makes it a point to have a song choreographed by Prabhu. The latest we hear is that Prabhu is in Hyderabad Ramoji Rao studio doing very difficult song for Shankar’s Endhiran.

The grapevine has it that Rajini is playing a dual role in the film as a scientist and a Robot. The buzz is that there is a song where two Rajinikanth’s come together for a brief period.

The rumour mill has it that Prabhu Deva had to conceptualize two different dance movements for Rajinikanth in the same song. But the ace dance master and the superstar has pulled off the impossible, as it has turned out to be WOW!

Source: Sify
Compiled: Shankar
http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=1060&PHPSESSID=e0c4d9c23cdd5385ea666f0b0b00e0ff
From: Nerd on Wed Apr 1 22:38:58 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

[tscii]Prabhu Deva is the choreographer for Superstar in Endhiran
(Thursday, 19th March 2009)

Bro, nobody is updating this (and other Rajini threads). AdhukkAga ipdiyA

From: Dilbert on Thu Apr 2 11:30:22 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

[tscii]Prabhu Deva is the choreographer for Superstar in Endhiran
(Thursday, 19th March 2009)

Bro, nobody is updating this (and other Rajini threads). AdhukkAga ipdiyA Embarassed

From: Dilbert on Thu Apr 2 13:33:00 2009.

http://onlysuperstar.com/?p=2923

“Oh my God… finally I’ve seen Rajini’s style” - A very excited Aishwarya Rai!!
By: simple_sundar
Last week one of our visitors expressed his discontent that Aishwarya Rai is not speaking about Endhiran or Superstar nowadays in media interviews (after some intial bites when the film kicked off.) I consoled him that, “just because she is acting in Endhiran we can’t expect her to talk about rajini or shankar wherever she goes. It is purely her wish and right to do so. She has already spoken about thalaivar and shankar enough number of times and it is not an issue and she’ll definitely speak when there’s appropriate chance.”

Now, as said by us, the hottie has once again expressed her excitement on working with our Superstar and his charismatic style. In a short interview to CNN-IBN, the smasher has said that we’ve all grown up watching Rajinikanth and his moves. (Information courtesy: Prasanna, Prakash)

“Oh my God… finally I’ve seen Rajini’s style” - Aishwarya Rai!!

Over to Ibnlive.com

Rajeev Masand: You are shooting in Hyderabad for Shankar’s film Robot opposite Rajinikanth. When I spoke with you before you started shooting, you were very excited about working with him. So what is it like really now that you’ve shot a fair bit?

Aishwarya Rai: Firstly because we’ve all grown up watching Rajinikanth films and all those moves - it’s been exciting, everyone around me was excited about me working with him. So that got infectious. The first time he made a subtle move - the kind that we see on television or in spoofs - I almost let out a chuckle and thought, ‘Oh my God! I have seen this moment right here. I just saw a Rajini move!’

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/why-ash-loves-her-twisted-romance-with-abhishek/87860-8.html
From: Nerd on Thu Apr 2 21:37:43 2009.

For a change some latest news

The other side of the Endhiran’s Kettavan!
April 02, 2009

Danny Denzongpa is the new man to fight with the superstar Rajinikanth! Sources close to the Endhiran team say that the sequences where Rajini and Danny appear on screen will be a treat to the fans, especially the intense fights.

Though Danny is new to Kollywood, he has 154 films to his credit including Hindi, Nepali and Sikkim. The most famous of his films include the internationally acclaimed 7 Years in Tibet. Danny may be an actor

Danny Denzongpa
but he says that he does not like watching movies especially the dance sequences. The last film that he saw was an Amitabh Bachchan starrer in the year 1992. The actor has starred with stalwarts like Big B and Shah Rukh Khan.

The baddie on screen that he is, Danny is a totally different man when not facing the camera. Danny initially wanted to get into the military but could not do so due to various reasons. Having found cinema the best avocation, the actor also pursued several of his interests off the screen. He is a noted artist in his home state Sikkim. Apart from that he is good at sculpting and writing too.
From: Nerd on Wed Apr 8 0:36:14 2009.

எந்திரன் & சுல்தான் - என்ன நடக்குது? எவ்வளவு முடிஞ்சிருக்கு? Current Status Report !!

endhiran-ரசிகர்களும் பொதுமக்களும் மிகவும் ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பார்க்கும் படங்கள் எந்திரன் மற்றும் சுல்தான். மேற்படி படங்களின் தற்போதைய status என்ன? எந்தளவு ஷூட்டிங் முடிந்திருக்கிறது என்று நம் ரசிகர்கள் தெரிந்து கொள்ள மிகவும் ஆர்வமாயிருக்கிறார்கள். இரும்புக் கோட்டைக்குள் நடப்பவற்றை சேகரிப்பது என்ன அத்தனை சுலபமா? இருப்பினும் நம் ரசிகர்கள் மற்றும் நண்பர்களுக்காக நாம் திரட்டிய தகவல்கள் இவை. கலப்படமில்லாத அக்மார்க் தகவல்கள்!! ஆகையால் ரசிகர்கள் கப்ஸாவூட்ஸ் உள்ளிட்ட SOURCE களில் வரும் இட்டுக்கட்டிய செய்திகளை பொருட்படுத்தவேண்டியதில்லை. இதோ உங்களுக்காக ஒரு ஸ்டேட்டஸ் ரிப்போர்ட்.

எந்திரன்:

முதலில் இவ்வாண்டு இறுதியில் இப்படம் வெளியாகும் என்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டாலும் படம் அடுத்தாண்டு தான் வெளியாகும் என்று கூறப்படுகிறது.

எந்திரன் சன்னுக்கு கைமாறிய பிறகு திட்டமிட்டபடி ஷங்கர் அனைத்தையும் முடித்துவருகிறார். அவரது perfection தாகம் காரணமாக திட்டமிட்டதைவிட சற்று தாமதமாகிறது அவ்வளவுதான்.

rahman-p1jசன் பிச்சர்ஸ் நேரடியாக தயாரிக்கும் முதல் படம் எந்திரன். இப்போது உலகெங்கும் நிலவும் கடும் பொருளாதார நெருக்கடியிலும் பெரிய பொருட்செலவில் படத்தை மிகவும் பிரம்மாண்டமாக தயாரித்து வருகிறது சன் குழுமம். தொலைக்காட்சி, பத்திரிகை உள்ளிட்ட ஊடகங்களை சன் கையில் வைத்திருப்பதால் பிற மீடியாக்களுக்கு எந்திரன் பற்றிய செய்திகள் சுலபத்தில் கிடைப்பதில்லை. சன்னுக்கு மற்றவர்களுடன் இருக்கும் தொழில் முறை போட்டியும் எந்திரன் செய்திகள் பிறருக்கு கிடைப்பதில் தடங்கலாய் இருப்பதாக கூறுகிறார்கள்.

மற்ற ஷங்கர் படங்களை போலவே எந்திரனிலும் பாடல் காட்சி தான் முதலில் படமாக்கப்பட்டது. இதற்காக கடந்த ஆண்டு, ரஜினி, ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் உள்ளிட்ட எந்திரன் குழு பெரு நாட்டிற்கும் பயணமானது. (பொத்தி பொத்தி எடுக்கப்பட்ட அந்த பாடல் காட்சியின் ஸ்டில்கள் இன்டர்நெட்டில் வெளியாகி பரபரப்பை ஏற்படுத்தின).

அதன் பின்னர் சென்னை மற்றும் அதன் சுற்றுப்புறங்களில் பல இடங்களில் எந்திரன் படமாக்கப்பட்டது.

அறிமுகப்பாடல் எஸ்.பி.பி. தான்

இசைப் புயல் ரஹ்மானை பொறுத்தவரை தமது பிஸியான ஷெட்யூல்களுக்கிடையிலேயும் எந்திரனுக்கு அவர் முன்னுரிமை கொடுப்பதாக கூறப்படுகிறது. இதுவரை மூன்று பாடல்களை அவர் போட்டுகொடுத்துவிட்டார். மூன்றையுமே ஷங்கர் படமாக்கிவிட்டார். (சமீபத்தில் தான் ஒருங் பாடலை ஹைதராபாத் ராமோஜி ராவ் பிலிம் சிடியில் படமாக்கினார்கள்.) இரண்டு பாடல்கள் இன்னும் பாக்கி. அது தவிர பின்னணி இசை சேர்ப்பு இன்னும் உள்ளது. யோகி பி எந்திரனில் பாடல் பாடியிருப்பதாக கூறப்பட்டாலும், அது அறிமுகப்பாடல் அல்ல என்றும் அது ஒரு ராப் பாடல் தான் என்றும் ரஹ்மான் தெளிவுபடுத்தியது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. அறிமுகப்பாடல் நாம் அனைவரும் விரும்பும் எஸ்.பி.பி தான்.

ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயை பொறுத்தவரை மணிரத்னத்தின் படத்திற்கும் எந்திரனுக்கும் இடையே தனது கால்ஷீட்டை அட்ஜஸ்ட் செய்து நடித்து வருகிறார். அதனால் அவரின் டேட்சுக்கு ஏற்றவாறு ஷூட்டிங் வைத்தாகவேண்டிய கட்டாயம் ஷங்கருக்கு. ஆகையால் அப்படி இப்படி என்று ஐஸ் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட பெரும்பாலான காட்சிகள் எடுத்தாகிவிட்டது. ஒரு பாடல் காட்சியும் சில சில வசனக்காட்சிகளும் மட்டுமே பாக்கி.

எந்திரனில் தேவதர்ஷினி….

சின்னத்திரை மற்றும் வெள்ளித்திரையில் பிரபலமாக விளங்கும் தேவதர்ஷினி எந்திரனில் ஒரு முக்கிய கேரக்டரில் நடிக்கிறார். விஞ்ஞானி ரஜினிக்கு தங்கையாக வரும் இவருக்கு ரஜினி வளைக்காப்பு நடத்துவது போல ஒரு காட்சியை சமீபத்தில் ஷங்கர் படமாக்கினார். பட்டுப்புடவை மற்றும் பல ஆபரணங்கள் உடுத்தி பல பெண்கள் கலந்துகொள்வது போல மங்களகரமாக இக்காட்சி படமாக்கப்பட்டது.

படப்பிடிப்பு எவ்வளவு முடிந்திருக்கிறது?

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் ரஜினி இந்தப் படத்திற்கு தமது முழு ஒத்துழைப்பையும் அளித்துவருகிறார். விஞ்ஞானியாகவும் அவர் உருவாக்கும் ரோபோவாகவும் இரு வேடங்களில் ரஜினி நடித்து வருவது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது. இதுவரை 60% படப்பிடிப்பு முடிந்துவிட்டது. படத்தின் post-production பணிகளுக்கு மட்டும் சில மாதங்கள் தேவைப்படும் என்பதால் ஷங்கர் இவ்வாண்டு இறுதிக்குள் அனைத்தையும் முடித்துவிட திட்டமிட்டிருக்கிறார்.

அடுத்தகட்ட படப்பிடிப்பு சென்னை - திருச்சி நெடுஞ்சாலையில் உள்ள காட்டாங்குளத்தூரில் அமைந்திருக்கும் எஸ்.ஆர்.எம். பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் துவங்கி தற்போது நடைபெற்றுவருகிறது.

சுல்தான் - தி வாரியார்:

சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் மனது வைப்பாரா?

சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரின் இளைய மகள் சௌந்தர்யா தனது ஆக்கர் ஸ்டூடியோசுக்காக தயாரித்து இயக்கி வரும் சுல்தான், இவ்வாண்டு கோடை விடுமுறையில் ரிலீஸ் ஆவதாகத் தான் இருந்தது. தற்போது 90% படப்பிடிப்பு மற்றும் கிராபிக்ஸ் பணிகள் முடிந்துவிட்டாலும் சுல்தான் ஜூலை வரை ரிலீஸ் ஆகாது என்றே கூறப்படுகிறது.

காரணம்? ரஜினியின் பிஸியான ஷெட்யூல். சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் தற்போது எந்திரன் என்ற மெகா பட்ஜெட் படத்தில் முழு ஈடுப்பாட்டுடன் நடித்துவருவதால் சுல்தானுக்கு அவரால் தேதிகள் கொடுக்க இயலவில்லை. சுல்தானில் ரஜினியின் 10 நாள் கால்ஷீட் தேவை. தொடர்ச்சியாக ரஜினியால் 10 நாட்கள் ஒடுக்கமுடியவில்லை என்பது தான் சிக்கலுக்கு காரணம். ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் உள்ளிட்ட பெரிய நட்சத்திரங்கள் எந்திரனில் நடிப்பதால் அவர்கள் அனைவரையும் ஒரே நேரத்தில் படப்பிடிப்புக்கு சேர்ப்பது அறிய விஷயம். எனவே அது வீணாகக்கூடாது எனபது ரஜினியின் நோக்கம். அதனால் சுல்தான் சிறிது தாமதம் ஆனாலும் பரவாயில்லை என்பது அவர் எண்ணம்.

ஹைதராபாத்தில் ஒரு பிரபல Motion Capture Studio வில் conversion செய்யப்படும் சுல்தான் படத்திற்கு வியட்னாம் நாட்டில் சிறப்பு சண்டைக்காட்சிகள் படமாக்கப்பட்டன. படக்குழுவில் இருந்த நமக்கு கிடைத்த செய்தி என்னவென்றால் சூப்பர் ஸ்டாருக்கு இப்படத்தில் ஒரு அதிரடியான அசாத்திய அறிமுகக் காட்சி இருக்கிறது என்பது தான். இது ஒரு முழு ஆக்க்ஷன் படம் என்பதால் ரசிகர்களுக்கு ஒரு பெரிய விருந்து காத்திருக்கிறது எனபது நிஜம். கிராபிக்ஸ் தொழில்நுட்பம் உச்சத்தில் இருக்கும் இந்த காலகட்டத்தில் அது சுல்தானில் நன்கு உபயோகபடுத்தப்பட்டுளது என்பது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.

ஆரம்பத்தில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட ஒரிரண்டு ஸ்டில்களை தவிர சுல்தானின் மற்ற ஸ்டில்கள் எதுவும் பத்திர்க்கைகளுக்கு அளிக்கப்படவில்லை. ரசிகர்களுக்கும் வெளியிடப்படவில்லை. இது ரசிகர்கள் மத்தியிலும் பத்திரிகையாளர்கள் மத்தியிலும் படத்தின் எதிர்ப்பார்ப்பை குறைப்பது மட்டுமல்லாமல் சலிப்பையும் வரவழைத்துள்ளது.

மற்றபடி எந்திரனைப் போல சுல்தானுக்கும் இசையமைப்பது ரஹ்மான் என்பது கூடுதல் சிறப்பு. தற்போது பாலிவுட்டில் பிஸியாக இருக்கும் அவர் அரிதாகவே தமிழ் படங்களை ஒப்புக்கொள்கிறார். எந்திரன், மற்றும் சுல்தானை அடுத்து அவர் தற்போது இசையமைத்துவரும் ஒரே தமிழ் படம் கௌதம் மேனனின் ‘விண்ணை தாண்டி வருவாயா’ மட்டும்தான். அவர் ஏற்கனவ இசை தயார் செய்து வைத்த ‘சென்னையில் ஒரு மழைக்காலம்’ படத்திற்கான பாடல்களையே இதற்க்கு தந்திருப்பதாக தகவல்.

ரஹ்மான் ரெடி…

ரஹ்மானை பொறுத்தவரை சுல்தானில் பின்னணி இசை தவிர அவரது பங்கு அனைத்தும் முடிந்துவிட்டது. மொத்தமுள்ள ஐந்து பாடல்களையும் அவர் தயார் செய்து தந்துவிட்டார். படப்பிடிப்பு முழுதும் முடிவடைந்து போஸ்ட் ப்ரொடக்ஷன் பணிகளும் முடிந்த பின்னரே கேசட் வெளியிடப்படும்.

மீதமுள்ள படப்படிப்பு, பிறகு கிராபிக்ஸ் சேர்ப்பு உள்ளிட்ட பிற போஸ்ட் ப்ரொடக்ஷன் பணிகள், அதன் பிறகு பின்னணி இசை என சுல்தானில் நிறைய வேலை பாக்கி இருக்கிறது. இவையெல்லாம் முடிந்தால் தான் முதல் காப்பியே ரெடியாகும். அதன் பிறகு மார்கெட்டிங், டிஸ்ட்ரிப்யூஷன் உள்ளிட்ட வலைஎகளும் உள்ளது. எனவே சுல்தான் ரிலீஸ் அனேகமாக ஜூலை மாதம் இருக்ககூடும். அல்லது இன்னும் தாமதமாகலாம்.

கூட்டி கழித்து பார்த்தால் சுல்தான் இந்த கோடையில் கிடையாது என்பது உறுதியாகிறது. லேட்டா வந்தாலும் லேட்டஸ்ட்டா வந்து சுல்தான் வாகை சூடுவார் என்று எதிர்ப்பார்க்கலாம்.

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Ennadhu, enthiran-la thangachikku vaLaikAppA??? Regressing back to naan sigappu manithan?! Sci-fi dhaanE
From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 8 1:07:01 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Ennadhu, enthiran-la thangachikku vaLaikAppA??? Regressing back to naan sigappu manithan?! Sci-fi dhaanE [/tscii]

Paasa Malar / Basha madree Thangachi ..sentimentpola..

Sangar keep it up ! Venkataramana Govinda gooovindaa..!!
From: A.ANAND on Wed Apr 8 3:37:22 2009.

enthiraN release pinnne sultan varavathuthan rajinikku nallathu!
From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 8 11:00:00 2009.

A.ANAND wrote:

enthiraN release pinnne sultan varavathuthan rajinikku nallathu!

ok anand sir.. we will convey this great strategy.. asap to rajini sir..
From: omega on Fri Apr 10 6:44:14 2009.

எந்திரன்..ரகசியங்களை திறக்கும் ஷங்கர்!

தமிழ் சினிமா ரசிகர்கள் பெரும் ஆவலுடன் எதிர்பார்க்கும் படம் ரஜினியின் நடிப்பில் ஷங்கர் உருவாக்கும் 'எந்திரன்-தி ரோபோ'.

பாதிப் படப்பிடிப்பு முடிந்துவிட்டது. கிட்டத்தட்ட ரூ.200 கேடி செலவில் சன் பிக்சர்ஸ் மிகப் பிரமாண்டமாக உருவாக்கி வரும் இந்த சர்வதேச தமிழ் திரைப்படம் குறித்து இதுவரை வெளிவந்த செய்திகளில் பெரும்பாலானவை அவரவர் மனம் போன போக்கில் எழுதப்படவையே.

இதில் உண்மை எது, கப்ஸா எது என்றே தெரியாத நிலை. ஷங்கரோ படப்பிடிப்பு முடிந்த பின்னரும் கூட வாய் திறக்க மாட்டேன் என்று அடம் பிடிக்கும் ரகம்.

ஆனால் இந்த முறை அப்படியெல்லாம் விட்டுவிட முடியாது, இந்த நெருக்கடியான காலகட்டத்தில் எக்கச்சக்கமான இன்வெஸ்ட்மெண்ட், பாதுகாப்பாக படத்தைக் கொண்டு போய் சேர்க்க வேண்டியிருப்பதால் படம் குறித்து முதல் முறையாக வாய் திறந்துள்ளார்.

அவர் அளித்துள்ள பேட்டி:

தமிழில் பேண்டஸி கதைகள் நிறைய வரவேண்டும். எந்தப் படத்தையும் கொடுக்க வேண்டிய விதத்தில் கொடுத்தால் தமிழ் ரசிகர்கள் விரும்பி வரவேற்பார்கள்.

ஃபேண்டஸி கதைகளை தமிழில் மிக அழகாக, பிரமாண்டமாகத் தரமுடியும். அதற்கான உலக மார்க்கெட் உருவாகியுள்ளது.

எந்திரன் என்னுடைய, ரஜினி சாருடைய கனவுப் படம் என்பது உண்மையே.

இந்தப் படத்தில் அனிமேட்ரானிக்ஸ் எனும் புதிய உத்தியைப் புகுத்தியுள்ளேன். ஹாலிவுட் படங்களில் இப்போது அறிமுகமாகியுள்ள உத்தி. இதற்கு முந்தைய படங்களில் அனிமேஷன் முறையில் படங்கலை வரைந்து கிராபிக்ஸ் செய்வார்கள். இப்போது எலக்ட்ரானிக்ஸ் மற்றும் ரோபோடிக்ஸ் டெக்னாலஜியைப் பயன்படுத்தி பொம்மைகளுக்கு உயிர் கொடுத்து உலவ விட்டிருக்கிறோம்.

எந்திரனில் மிக அற்புதமான, விஞ்ஞான அடிப்படியிலான செட்களை உருவாக்கியுள்ளோம். முழுக்க முழுக்க 'ப்யூச்சரிஸ்டிக்' செட்கள் அவை. மிகச் சிறப்பாக வந்துள்ளன.

ஒவ்வொரு பாடலும் அட்டகாசமாக எழுதப்பட்டு, அருமையாக மெட்டமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன...

ரஜினியுடன்...

சிவாஜிக்குப் பிறகு மீண்டும் ரஜினி சாருடன் பணியாற்றுவது மகிழ்ச்சியான ஒரு அனுபவம். உண்மையைச் சொல்ல வேண்டுமென்றால் அவருடன் பணியாற்றத் துவங்கிய பிறகுதான் அவர் எத்தனை பவர்ஃபுல் மனிதர், எத்தனை எளிமையானவர், பணிவானவர் என்பதைப் புரிந்து கொண்டேன். அவருடன் பணியாற்றுபவர்களுக்கும் அவரது இந்தப் பணிவு வரும் என்பதே உண்மை.

எந்திரனில் தனி காமெடி ட்ராக் கிடையாது. கதையிலேயே தேவையான நகைச்சுவை உள்ளது. கருணாஸும் சந்தானமும்தான் காமெடி பகுதியை செய்கிறார்கள்.

சிவாஜியில் இடம்பெற்ற ஸ்டைல் ஸாங்கைவிட பலமடங்கு புதுமையான பாடல் ஒன்று இந்தப் படத்திலும் இருக்கு. ரஜினி சார் பிரமிக்க வச்சிருக்கார். அந்தப் பாடலுக்கு நடனம் அமைத்த பிரபு தேவாவே, நான் இதுவரை இப்படி ஒரு கடினமான மூவ்மெண்டை அமைத்ததில்லை என்றார்.

அந்த அளவுக்கு வித்தியாசமான ரஜினியையும், அவரது ஸ்டைல் நடனத்தையும் பார்க்கப் போகிறீர்கள்!" என்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/interview/2009/04/10-shankar-expose-the-secrets-of-rajinis-enthiran.html

Sangaru oru mudivoda thaan irukkaapla....
From: omega on Fri Apr 10 6:51:41 2009.

Shankar's interview in Times of India

http://onlysuperstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/shankar_robot_toi-1j.jpg

http://onlysuperstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/shankar_robot_toi-2j.jpg
From: Nerd on Fri Apr 10 9:47:54 2009.

Omega, thanks for the updates. Animatrix? Sooberabbu. Sangar epdi innum sun TVkku interview kudukkalai?
From: omega on Fri Apr 10 10:13:51 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Omega, thanks for the updates. Animatrix? Sooberabbu. Sangar epdi innum sun TVkku interview kudukkalai?

Who knows, they may plan for April 14th specials. No glimpses of the special programs yet....
From: jaaze on Fri Apr 10 10:47:58 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

A.ANAND wrote:

enthiraN release pinnne sultan varavathuthan rajinikku nallathu!

ok anand sir.. we will convey this great strategy.. asap to rajini sir..
appadiye avar kitta tamizh puthandu vaalthukkal sonnen-nu sollidunga

From: Nerd on Sun Apr 12 2:33:04 2009.

omega wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Omega, thanks for the updates. Animatrix? Sooberabbu. Sangar epdi innum sun TVkku interview kudukkalai?

Who knows, they may plan for April 14th specials. No glimpses of the special programs yet....

The special programmes list is out and surprisingly no shankar this time too! But the good news is Vairamuthu in Koffee with Anu is going to disclose four lines from an Enthiran song

From: sarna_blr on Sun Apr 12 2:42:37 2009.

omega wrote:

அந்தப் பாடலுக்கு நடனம் அமைத்த பிரபு தேவாவே, நான் இதுவரை இப்படி ஒரு கடினமான மூவ்மெண்டை அமைத்ததில்லை என்றார்.

அந்த அளவுக்கு வித்தியாசமான ரஜினியையும், அவரது ஸ்டைல் நடனத்தையும் பார்க்கப் போகிறீர்கள்!" என்கிறார் ஷங்கர்.

http://thatstamil.oneindia.in/movies/interview/2009/04/10-shankar-expose-the-secrets-of-rajinis-enthiran.html

PD nalla dance composer dhaan, but Rajiniku set aanadhilla

y again

From: ansa400 on Sun Apr 12 5:26:24 2009.

omega wrote:

Rajini movies ku intha mathiri dance movements choreograph pananthilaya or ithuvaraikum entha movieskum intha mathiriyum pannathilaya? If its the latter, this is the Joke of the year so far,,,,

From: Avadi to America on Sun Apr 12 11:49:13 2009.

sarna_blr wrote:

omega wrote:

PD nalla dance composer dhaan, but Rajiniku set aanadhilla Embarassed

y again

Raakkamma kai thattu was choreographed by PD

From: Nerd on Sun Apr 12 12:58:51 2009.

ansa400 wrote:

Rajini movies ku intha mathiri dance movements choreograph pananthilaya or ithuvaraikum entha movieskum intha mathiriyum pannathilaya? If its the latter, this is the Joke of the year so far,,,,

Saar, why don't you wait till you actually see it on screen? Wasn't thillAna thillAna, alli alli anarkali, baba kichu kichu thA by PD as well? They were good too.

From: jaaze on Sun Apr 12 13:00:57 2009.

hey where can i get the list of sun tv spl programmes?

From: ansa400 on Mon Apr 13 4:05:58 2009.

Nerd wrote:

ansa400 wrote:

Rajini movies ku intha mathiri dance movements choreograph pananthilaya or ithuvaraikum entha movieskum intha mathiriyum pannathilaya? If its the latter, this is the Joke of the year so far,,,,

Saar, why don't you wait till you actually see it on screen? Wasn't thillAna thillAna, alli alli anarkali, baba kichu kichu thA by PD as well? They were good too.

No, I was just referring to the assumption that PD found this as the most difficult dance number he choreographed in his life....nothing more to it..

From: sarna_blr on Mon Apr 13 4:27:18 2009.

Avadi to America wrote:

sarna_blr wrote:

omega wrote:

PD nalla dance composer dhaan, but Rajiniku set aanadhilla Embarassed

y again

Raakkamma kai thattu was choreographed by PD

is it

anyway, i still cant forget "Baabaa kichchu kichchu thaa" choreographed by PD

but lawrance did justice to Maayaa maayaa

thalaivar was

in that song

From: A.ANAND on Mon Apr 13 4:31:28 2009.

jaaze wrote:

hey where can i get the list of sun tv spl programmes?

naanum athathan thedaren kedakkala!but dont forget arr interview with vivek in sun tv on 14 april!

From: leosimha on Mon Apr 13 4:39:23 2009.

A.ANAND wrote:

jaaze wrote:

hey where can i get the list of sun tv spl programmes?

naanum athathan thedaren kedakkala!but dont forget arr interview with vivek in sun tv on 14 april!

//dig//

http://www.sunnetwork.org/tvschedules/schedule.asp?passdate=4/14/2009&tv=sun

//dig//

From: A.ANAND on Mon Apr 13 4:48:18 2009.

leosimha wrote:

A.ANAND wrote:

jaaze wrote:

hey where can i get the list of sun tv spl programmes?

naanum athathan thedaren kedakkala!but dont forget arr interview with vivek in sun tv on 14 april!

//dig//

http://www.sunnetwork.org/tvschedules/schedule.asp?passdate=4/14/2009&tv=sun

//dig//

thank u leosima sir!

From: jaaze on Mon Apr 13 4:49:41 2009.

A.ANAND wrote:

jaaze wrote:

hey where can i get the list of sun tv spl programmes?

naanum athathan thedaren kedakkala!but dont forget arr interview with vivek in sun tv on 14 april!

wow that's an interesting combo

thanks leosimha and a anand

From: leosimha on Mon Apr 13 4:52:25 2009.

//dig//

ARR with Vivek will be great just like APJ Abdul Kalam with Vivek.

//dig//

hope to see ARR play some tunes from Endhiran tomorrow on the piano.
From: A.ANAND on Mon Apr 13 5:14:48 2009.

leosimha wrote:

//dig//

ARR with Vivek will be great just like APJ Abdul Kalam with Vivek.

//dig//

hope to see ARR play some tunes from Endhiran tomorrow on the piano.

audio release-aaga munndiye yaaravathu suttu cd-la vitthira porannga sir!
From: leosimha on Mon Apr 13 5:18:13 2009.

A.ANAND wrote:

audio release-aaga munndiye yaaravathu suttu cd-la vitthira porannga sir!

adhu mattum nadaka koodathu

From: jaaze on Mon Apr 13 6:47:27 2009.

A.ANAND wrote:

leosimha wrote:

//dig//

ARR with Vivek will be great just like APJ Abdul Kalam with Vivek.

//dig//

hope to see ARR play some tunes from Endhiran tomorrow on the piano.

audio release-aaga munndiye yaaravathu suttu cd-la vitthira porannga sir!

From: Avadi to America on Mon Apr 13 8:50:19 2009.

ansa400 wrote:

Nerd wrote:

ansa400 wrote:

Rajini movies ku intha mathiri dance movements choreograph pananthilaya or ithuvaraikum entha movieskum intha mathiriyum pannathilaya? If its the latter, this is the Joke of the year so far,,,,

Saar, why don't you wait till you actually see it on screen? Wasn't thillAna thillAna, alli alli anarkali, baba kichu kichu thA by PD as well? They were good too.

No, I was just referring to the assumption that PD found this as the most difficult dance number he choreographed in his life....nothing more to it..

he might be referring the concept of the song which could be new to him. In my point of view, he did justice to Style song in Sivaji.....

From: Dilbert on Mon Apr 13 17:46:33 2009.

Naatamaea.. Threadla irundu.. Page No 96-97.. thuuku.. !!
From: Nerd on Tue Apr 14 0:36:52 2009.

Enthiran song lines - Vairamuthu
அசுரடியின் கடவுள் நான்
காமுற்ற தெய்வம் நான்
சின்னஞ்சிறுசின் இதயம் தின்னும்
சிலிக்கான் சிங்கம் நான்

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVKQbdyYBS0

ada adaa.. kavidha kavidha

From: omega on Tue Apr 14 11:50:28 2009.

Nerd wrote:

Enthiran song lines - Vairamuthu
அசுரடியின் கடவுள் நான்
காமுற்ற தெய்வம் நான்
சின்னஞ்சிறுசின் இதயம் தின்னும்
சிலிக்கான் சிங்கம் நான்

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVKQbdyYBS0

ada adaa.. kavidha kavidha Clap

அட்றா அட்றா.........தலைவருக்கு சரி...
50 கிலோ தாஜ் மஹால பத்தி ஒன்னும் சொல்லலயா?
(couldn't open the vidoe link @ office)

From: Nerd on Tue Apr 14 12:00:19 2009.

The first line is supposed to be akhrinai-yin (non-living) kadavuL naan. Apparently it's a song on the most powerful man-made creation ever, Robot Rajini. Ais pathi ezhudha dhAn 2-3 duets irukkE. Not sure if VM is penning all the songs.

From: Dilbert on Tue Apr 14 19:49:23 2009.

Nerd wrote:

The first line is supposed to be akhrinai-yin (non-living) kadavuL naan. Apparently it's a song on the most powerful man-made creation ever, Robot Rajini. Ais pathi ezhudha dhAn 2-3 duets irukkE. Not sure if VM is penning all the songs.

Enna Lines.. chumma.. .. sangar .. kaalakee.. putaaru.

From: jaiganes on Wed Apr 15 0:43:16 2009.

dei dei deii,,,
Robot paadum paattaa?
SCifi padathula paatu irukuradhe thappu
idhula punch dialak paattu veraya??
nalla kaathu oodhi baloonai oosiyala kuthiputteengalepaa.
Sankarrrrrrrr..............

From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 15 11:00:17 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

dei dei deii,,,
Robot paadum paattaa?
SCifi padathula paatu irukuradhe thappu
idhula punch dialak paattu veraya??
nalla kaathu oodhi baloonai oosiyala kuthiputteengalepaa.
Sankarrrrrrrr..............

Jaiganes sir.. one of the my fav song is Ironmanoda.. Theme song..

Freeya vedunga.. bro.. Indiya cinemala.. Graphics / Sci-fi movies endra perla.. paala karmatha.. paatachee.... robola Songa.. problemea?

From: Nerd on Wed Apr 15 11:07:08 2009.

Sujatha's creation jeeno keeps singing songs from sanga ilakkiyam and IIRC he would also compose narcissistic songs. But Jaiganesh Asimov range-kku pEsuvaar..
From: jaiganes on Wed Apr 15 13:10:16 2009.

aahaa naan asimov rangekku pesa maaten.
Jeno oru kurumbukkara naai.
Aana iyandhiran oru super - ego robot singing rap song - too much ok. however i am willing to suspend my disbelief when the film releases.. pakkalaam

From: Dilbert on Wed Apr 15 16:05:34 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

aahaa naan asimov rangekku pesa maaten.
Jeno oru kurumbukkara naai.
Aana iyandhiran oru super - ego robot singing rap song - too much ok. however i am willing to suspend my disbelief when the film releases.. pakkalaam

aahbhaa. Appo oru Naai paduna.. ok va..

lol Bro, Nerd refered to the book name Jeno.. wrote by sujatha.. not Dog....

From: Nerd on Wed Apr 15 17:25:26 2009.

Dilb bro
Jeeno is a book alright but the protagonist jeeno is a dog. A robot in a dog's form and shape.
From: jaiganes on Wed Apr 15 17:53:40 2009.

pathu pesunga. appram naai role thaan thalaivar panraarunnu sangara oru kai paakka kelambida poraanga
From: thamizhvaanan on Thu Apr 16 0:16:54 2009.

Dilbert wrote:

Jaiganes sir.. one of the my fav song is Ironmanoda.. Theme song..

Are you referring to the one that comes in the film titles? (I am not aware of any cartoon/comics trivia etc.,) It is a song by Black Sabbath, quite unrelated to the Ironman series AFAIK.

From: groucho070 on Thu Apr 16 0:23:37 2009.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Jaiganes sir.. one of the my fav song is Ironmanoda.. Theme song..

Are you referring to the one that comes in the film titles? (I am not aware of any cartoon/comics trivia etc.,) It is a song by Black Sabbath, quite unrelated to the Ironman series AFAIK.

Yeah, nothing to do with that Iron Man. That's why you only get the music, not the words. Great riffs by Iommi, very addictive.

From: SoftSword on Thu Apr 16 1:54:44 2009.

Jaiganesh...
neenga konjam adakki vaasicheengana nalladhu....
From: jaaze on Thu Apr 16 1:57:33 2009.

jaiganes wrote:

pathu pesunga. appram naai role thaan thalaivar panraarunnu sangara oru kai paakka kelambida poraanga
neenga konjam paathu pesunga, illainaa ungala oru kai paathuduvaanga
From: jaiganes on Thu Apr 16 7:23:42 2009.

advice taken -

From: Dilbert on Thu Apr 16 14:30:19 2009.

thamizhvaanan wrote:

Dilbert wrote:

Jaiganes sir.. one of the my fav song is Ironmanoda.. Theme song..

Are you referring to the one that comes in the film titles? (I am not aware of any cartoon/comics trivia etc.,) It is a song by Black Sabbath, quite unrelated to the Ironman series AFAIK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7oYjyAw2g&NR=1

And also I like the Black Sambar-nath too.

From: Dilbert on Sun Apr 19 7:52:45 2009.

Fans thronging to see Enthiran Rajini!
(Wednesday, 15th April 2009)

Superstar Rajinikanth, Ulaganayagan Kamal Hassan and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal are shooting for their respective films at Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad.

Rajinikanth is doing some crucial action scenes for Shankar’s magnum opus Endhiran, while Kamal and Mohanlal are shooting for their Unnai Pol Oruvan, a remake of A Wednesday.

Both the films are being shot in adjoining floors and there is great camaraderie between the three superstars. There is also a lot of curiosity, as everybody is eager to see Rajinikanth’s ‘Robo’ look, while the Red camera being used for Kamal’s film has become a tourist attraction!

http://www.rajinifans.com/detailview.php?title=1079

Source: Sify
Compiled By Shankar
From: Dilbert on Sun Apr 19 7:58:56 2009.

i Robot - Times of India Special
(Friday, 10th April 2009)

Kollywood's man with the Midas touch, Shankar, takes a breather from the realm of filmmaking and spends a morning talking cinema, its craft and Endhiran with Archana Thiyagarajan and Akhila Krishnamurthy

Big, bigger; songs, sets, sequences; drama, dances; society, politics; light, effect; stunning, spectacle; magnificent, masala; suspension of disbelief. Shankar.

Even in the real world that Kollywood's auteur lives and works in, there's always an aura of mystery and magic. Commercial chaos flirts freely with artistic sentiments. In Shankar’s office in T Nagar's Kanniah Street, on the day we are summoned to meet him, there's a clutter of activity. Huge crates and cartons are stacked in a corner around which the many hands that assist in the process of film-making are milling around. Walk a little further, a few steps and a world of its own is waiting.

We step in, a little afraid, a little in awe into a strikingly large, minimalist and very Zen-like room that has been styled to nature-like perfection by Puducherrybased French designer, Ananda. The outside spills freely into the inside; there are two large glass windows and there he is! He's looking intently at his small pool below with many many fish. The pool is located in the central open courtyard that is visible from all corners of the house, and is almost idyllic. "It's my favourite spot for relaxation, meditation," says Shankar with a warm smile.

He is the man of the moment, courtesy Endhiran. And as always, he is the filmmaker with many secrets. And someone who never divulges them. But he does. He is supposed to have been back only tomorrow. "But we managed to finish the shoot ahead of schedule," he says. The cast and crew has just finished shooting pieces of the third song sequence (two have already been shot in Peru and Brazil) at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

To us, that information seems almost like a prelude to a kiss. "Songs and filming them are very important to me," he avers, "In many ways, I tell a story through it." For Shankar, God is in the detail: "Every little detail is conceived before we go on the floors."

With a penchant for perfection and a child-like earnestness to delight his audiences, this master craftsman avers Endhiran has taken its own shape and course since he conceived it nearly nine years ago. As a fantasy film, Endhiran promises to have an "international look and feel". "It has many things unseen, unheard in Tamil cinema - budget, creativity, entertainment," he explains, "And that's exactly what making a film is for me. It's like hosting a Virundhu (feast) for my viewers; with each film, I try and do better than what I did both with regard to the content and technique. But without ever compromising the soul of the film." Indeed! MY CINEMA
"Every film of mine, starting with Gentleman, has a message in it. If I made a movie with just lavish songs and attractive people and a bigbudget film without a great story, I don't think it'd work."

TAMIL AUDIENCE

"The Tamil film audience is most appreciative of good cinema! And I think we are ready to welcome fantasy films too.”

TECHNOLOGY

"I like bringing in new technology in Indian cinema. I used the motion capture technology in Ale Ale song in Boys, and made a skeleton dance in Jeans. In Endhiran too, you will see a lot of it. However, it's animatronics (use of electronics and robotics in mechanised puppets to make them appear alive) is the technique most used in this film.”

THE SONG EFFECT

"I don't shoot all my songs abroad. If you see Mudhalvan, none of the songs were shot in foreign locales. Yet, we made it look spectacular and larger-than-life. Uppu Karuvaadu was a big hit too; the song had just a pair of village costumes and a minimalist set!"

Shankar is like a child; he gets excited about everything around him. He is also constantly raising the bar. If I give him a sketch, he will not be convinced till I make him more sketches and convince him that it cannot be done any better than that! In Endhiran, what I like is the way the story has been conceived. I have made a lot of futuristic sets for the film. Futuristic was a theme I always wanted to explore. There'll be many surprise elements in the film. Every song has grandeur written all over it. Sabu Cyril Art Director

It is an absolute joy to work with director Shankar. He is a lot of fun to be around with on the sets. I've worked with him both as an actor and as a choreographer. I love choreographing for his films. He is a bundle of ideas and starts preparing many months before he starts shooting a song. He gives a lot of importance to the technicians too. I just finished shooting a song with him in Endhiran - with Rajini and Aishwarya. It is a very different song and a very demanding one too.

-Prabhu Deva
Actor, Director and
Choreographer

Shankar's films are very demanding for art directors. If there are no moving objects in the frame, you can be assured that it’s a set. As a filmmaker, he really appreciates good work. Even though his work is stressful, he lightens up during our brief lunch and tea breaks. Both of us are foodies and love to experiment with new cuisines. More than a professional relationship, I share a very personal relationship with him. Shankar, KV Anand and I are a gang and hang out together often.

-Thotta Tharani,
Art Director

Impressions about Shankar

The first time I met Shankar was during Gentleman. Back then, I was concentrating on my own production and wasn't keen on acting for another director. It was his narration that made me accept his offer in less than five minutes. Off screen, Shankar is a very jovial person; he has a great sense of humour. There is a catch though; he is very shy and it takes him a lot of time to get comfortable with people. So, only his close group of friends get to enjoy his jokes. Though he makes so many films, if you take a camera to click his picture, he gets very uncomfortable!

-Arjun, Actor

News about Endhiran

On the ‘Superstar’

"Working with Rajinikanth again - after Sivaji- is a pleasurable experience. Though humility is a quality people often associate with him, there’s no denying that it’s unbelievably true of him. It’s only after I worked with him did I realise how powerfully simple the man is!"

The Ash Factor

"Aishwarya is a very intelligent actor. She was my first choice for Endhiran because she has a very international look, and that was the look we wanted for our lead actors. She is the pivot point around which the entire film unfolds."

Comic Relief

"Karunaas and Santhanam are the comedians in the film. But there is no separate comedy track as such in the film as the story itself has plenty of room for comedy."

Greasepaint

"In my last film, you saw a different, fairer Rajini in the Style song, and in this too, a completely new and differently-styled Rajini is waiting to unfold. Even Prabhu Deva admitted that it was one of the toughest songs he's ever worked in!"

Source: Times Of India
Compiled by: S.Shankar
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