The glitzy launch of the trailer of the much-awaited
Rajinikanth starrer 2.0 (pronounced TwoPointO) amidst much fanfare has
generated high expectations in cine-goers.
It has raised the curtain over high-octane action scenes, spectacular
settings, weird weaponry, bizarre creatures and incredible graphics. The film is all set to hit the screens
throughout the world on November 29.
RAJINI'S NEW MAGNUM OPUS
(By Subbaram Danda)
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| Rajinikanth with his 360 degree shooting gear |
Everything about the multi-lingual movie 2.0 is on a
grand scale. It is a Rs. 600 crore mammoth
venture – reportedly the biggest ever in India so far. For its visual effects,
25 studios across the world with a workforce of 3000 technicians have been reportedly
pressed into service. The climax shoot
in Delhi saw the participation of over 1,000 persons of all categories in it.
It has numerous scenes that overwhelm the audience. One can see a gigantic bird flying frighteningly
over the city, cell phones of people being sucked into the air all of a sudden
throwing them into a panic mode, the hero shooting long firearms fastened all
around his waist and many more similar sizzling ones.
The story revolves around an evil scientist played by
Akshay Kumar and his cunning determination to finish off everyone, who uses a
cell phone on earth. He transforms himself
into a huge bird to pursue his devilish desire.
He comes face to face with Chitti, robot version 2, acted by Rajinikanth
and the battle lines are drawn. Rajini
also romances and sets the screen ablaze in other ways in his own style.
Some of the best brains in the industry have shaped
the film. Directed by Shankar, its star cast
includes, besides the superstar and the Bollywood celebrity Akshay Kumar, British
actress Amy Jackson. Music is by A. R.
Rahman, cinematography by Nirav Shah and visual effects by Srinivas Mohan. It is presented by Subaskaran.
The movie is regarded as an offshoot of the 2010
blockbuster Enthiran (robot), which starred Aishwarya Rai alongside Rajini.
At the trailer release event at a cine complex in
Chennai on Nov. 3, 2018, Rajinikanth described the film as “a thriller and an
entertainer with a global message.”
It is about the man-technology-animal conflict. On the outcome of the film, he prided himself
and said with a touch of bravado, “Mark my words, the movie will be a super,
super hit.”
Here are some photos of the film:
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| Awestruck Rajini and Amy, when their cell phones are sucked into air |
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| A gigantic bird flying frighteningly over the city |
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| When evil scientist Akshay Kumar comes face to face with Chitti 2 Rajini |
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| Robot Rajini is struck by the beauty of Amy |
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| Robots galore in formation |
November 05, 2018
