The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Fashion designer Rocky S has been roped in to style Rajinikanth’s look in s Endhiran 2.0.
The designer posted a picture of himself with the superstar, above, and expressed his delight: 'On set styling the one and only #legend #superstar #thalaivar #rajnikanth #robot2 #movieworld.'
Rocky’s clients include the likes of Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, John Abraham and several others.
The mega Rs 350-crore sequel to the 2010 blockbuster Enthiran will have Amy Jackson in the female lead, while Akshay Kumar will play the villain.
Interestingly, Manish Malhotra, who was responsible for Rajinikanth’s look in Enthiran, won the Filmfare award for his effort.
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Gautham Menon to finance director Selvaraghavan’s next
It has been over two years since the release of director Selvaraghavan’s last film Irandaam Ulagam.
The film was a box office failure and ever since the director has been struggling to get his next project off the ground.
There were talks of a film titled Kaan with Silambarasan, Trisha, Taapsee Pannu and Jagapati Babu, which was eventually put on hold.
Rumours of a film with Selvaraghavan's brother Dhanush and Samantha were also doing the rounds.
The latest we hear is that his next project will be a spine-chilling horror film that will be financed by Gautham Menon. The film is yet to be titled and will star actor-director SJ Surya.
Meanwhile, Selvaraghavan is awaiting the release of his wife Gitanjali’s directorial debut Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam that he scripted.
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Teaser of Vijay’s Theri to be out on Pongal
Vijay's fans have something to look forward to this Pongal.
If all goes well, the teaser of his upcoming venture Theri may be released on the festive day.
Directed by Atlee of Raja Rani fame, the film is making all the right noises.
Vijay and Amy Jackson are rumoured to be playing cops in the film. Samantha, Raadhika Sarathkumar and veteran actor Prabhu essay significant roles.
The film is produced by Kalaipuli S Dhanu, who is also bankrolling Rajinikanth’s Kabali. The film is expected to release on the Tamil New year, April 14.
