Now that ‘Enthiran’ witnessed a grand opening and has been declared a blockbuster in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, superstar Rajinikanth is all set to leave for his favourite destination — the Himalayas.
The actor is leaving for New Delhi by a flight and then he would be off to an ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas by road. Rajini will be there for a month doing meditation and meeting yogis before he would return to Chennai around Deepavali.
The star was quite busy with a few important things in the recent past including his daughter Soundarya’s wedding and the release of his magnum opus ‘Enthiran’. During the special screening of ‘Robot’, the Hindi version of ‘Enthiran’ in Mumbai a few days ago, he had told reporters that he would like to take a break.
And now, off he goes.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Endhiran First 3 Days Result in World
Box office / business for
Endhiran (2010) More at IMDbPro »
Budget
INR 1,900,000,000 (estimated)
$41,675,740 (estimated)
Opening Weekend
$2,166,178 (USA) (3 October 2010) (139 Screens)
£362,000 (UK) (3 October 2010) (71 Screens)
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010) (30 Screens)
INR 620,000,000 (India) (3 October 2010) (2 Screens)
$387,000 (United Arab Emirates) (3 October 2010)
Gross
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010)
Weekend Gross
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010) (30 Screens)
INR 1,170,000,000 (India) (8 October 2010) (1 Screen)
Filming Dates
15 February 2008 - 7 July 2010
Copyright Holder
Sun Pictures
Endhiran (2010) More at IMDbPro »
Budget
INR 1,900,000,000 (estimated)
$41,675,740 (estimated)
Opening Weekend
$2,166,178 (USA) (3 October 2010) (139 Screens)
£362,000 (UK) (3 October 2010) (71 Screens)
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010) (30 Screens)
INR 620,000,000 (India) (3 October 2010) (2 Screens)
$387,000 (United Arab Emirates) (3 October 2010)
Gross
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010)
Weekend Gross
£284,600 (UK) (3 October 2010) (30 Screens)
INR 1,170,000,000 (India) (8 October 2010) (1 Screen)
Filming Dates
15 February 2008 - 7 July 2010
Copyright Holder
Sun Pictures
Friday, October 1, 2010
Endhiran Review
Movie: Endhiran
Rate : 4 out 5
Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Danzongppa
Music: AR Rahman
Director: Shankar
If Robot the film was a person, it would be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Parts of the film are superbly entertaining – the scale is spectacular, the story is ambitious and the special effects are impressive. But parts, especially in the second half, are so needlessly stretched and cacophonous, that you’re just waiting for it to end.
Still, I strongly recommend that you see Robot, to partake in writer-director Shankar’s prodigious imagination and to revel in the sheer force of nature that is Rajinikanth.
When you buy a ticket to a Rajinikanth film, you enter into a pact with the actor. The only rule in a Rajinikanth movie is that there are no rules. Rajinikanth, whose contract reportedly specifies that he be credited as superstar, reigns supreme.
In Robot, he plays a double role – Dr. Vasi, who creates an andro-humanoid robot named Chitti, also played by Rajinikanth. As pure machine, Chitti functions well enough but trouble starts when Dr. Vasi imbues human emotions into him.
Chitti falls in love with his creator’s girlfriend, Sana played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, creating a singularly unique love triangle. When Chitti’s feelings aren’t reciprocated – Sana thinks of him as a ‘toy-friend’ instead of a boyfriend - all hell breaks loose.
Robot’s most compelling feature is the character of Chitti. Deriving from sources ranging from Blade Runner to Frankenstein, Shankar uses Chitti to make a comment on the human condition.
Like us, Chitti wants to live, he wants to love but like us, he is also tragically flawed, capable of blinding hubris and horrific destruction. Of course these sub-texts are buried under masala so extravagant that your jaws drop.
There are several gorgeously shot songs, including one in Machu Picchu, that has several llamas in the frame with a swaying Aishwarya. Sadly however, A R Rahman’s music is singularly unmemorable.
As is the character of Sana who is essentially a Barbie doll required to look either gorgeous or afraid. Let me also warn you that it takes some time to get used to the film’s supremely over-the- top sensibility. Robot doesn’t have an under-stated moment in its three-hour running time.
At one point, Chitti has an extended conversation with mosquitoes. And it took me a good ten minutes just to get past the wig that Rajinikanth wears as Dr. Vasi.
But once you’re in the flow of things, the plot gives you no time for pause. Of course the scale moves to another level with the special effects that have been done by some of the same technicians who worked on Jurassic Park. In the climax, an army of Chittis transforms itself into a snake and gorges on the enemy.
But through all these fantastical, futuristic images, Shankar keeps the flavor strictly home- grown. The robot is given his name by Dr. Vasi's mother and even though Chitti menacingly abducts Sana, it never gets too risqué.
Robot rides on Rajinikanth’s shoulders and he never stoops under the burden. Aided by snazzy clothes, make-up and special effects, he makes Chitti endearing.
Robot is exhausting. You won’t have much energy left when it’s done. But this roller-coaster ride should be experienced.
Endhiran Rocks. Yes Overall i must give 4 out of 5. Rajani proof once again as he is a super star. Ish play very good role. Songs are very very nice. Graphics: Yes this plays important role in the film. Tamil Film moving towards holly wood. santhanam play a comedy role with different. Overall all must watch this Film.
One of the most awaited movie, Endhiran or Robot is releasing today and we are eagerly waiting for reviews and ratings of the movie from our visitors here. The movie is already getting huge positive response from the fans all across the globe.
TOI, in the Friday paper, has given Endhiran a rating of 4 out of 5. Movie review web portals are yet to give their ratings to the movie and we will update the same as soon as we have them. As always, please leave your Endhiran movie review and ratings on the scale of 5.
Rate : 4 out 5
Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Danzongppa
Music: AR Rahman
Director: Shankar
If Robot the film was a person, it would be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Parts of the film are superbly entertaining – the scale is spectacular, the story is ambitious and the special effects are impressive. But parts, especially in the second half, are so needlessly stretched and cacophonous, that you’re just waiting for it to end.
Still, I strongly recommend that you see Robot, to partake in writer-director Shankar’s prodigious imagination and to revel in the sheer force of nature that is Rajinikanth.
When you buy a ticket to a Rajinikanth film, you enter into a pact with the actor. The only rule in a Rajinikanth movie is that there are no rules. Rajinikanth, whose contract reportedly specifies that he be credited as superstar, reigns supreme.
In Robot, he plays a double role – Dr. Vasi, who creates an andro-humanoid robot named Chitti, also played by Rajinikanth. As pure machine, Chitti functions well enough but trouble starts when Dr. Vasi imbues human emotions into him.
Chitti falls in love with his creator’s girlfriend, Sana played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, creating a singularly unique love triangle. When Chitti’s feelings aren’t reciprocated – Sana thinks of him as a ‘toy-friend’ instead of a boyfriend - all hell breaks loose.
Robot’s most compelling feature is the character of Chitti. Deriving from sources ranging from Blade Runner to Frankenstein, Shankar uses Chitti to make a comment on the human condition.
Like us, Chitti wants to live, he wants to love but like us, he is also tragically flawed, capable of blinding hubris and horrific destruction. Of course these sub-texts are buried under masala so extravagant that your jaws drop.
There are several gorgeously shot songs, including one in Machu Picchu, that has several llamas in the frame with a swaying Aishwarya. Sadly however, A R Rahman’s music is singularly unmemorable.
As is the character of Sana who is essentially a Barbie doll required to look either gorgeous or afraid. Let me also warn you that it takes some time to get used to the film’s supremely over-the- top sensibility. Robot doesn’t have an under-stated moment in its three-hour running time.
At one point, Chitti has an extended conversation with mosquitoes. And it took me a good ten minutes just to get past the wig that Rajinikanth wears as Dr. Vasi.
But once you’re in the flow of things, the plot gives you no time for pause. Of course the scale moves to another level with the special effects that have been done by some of the same technicians who worked on Jurassic Park. In the climax, an army of Chittis transforms itself into a snake and gorges on the enemy.
But through all these fantastical, futuristic images, Shankar keeps the flavor strictly home- grown. The robot is given his name by Dr. Vasi's mother and even though Chitti menacingly abducts Sana, it never gets too risqué.
Robot rides on Rajinikanth’s shoulders and he never stoops under the burden. Aided by snazzy clothes, make-up and special effects, he makes Chitti endearing.
Robot is exhausting. You won’t have much energy left when it’s done. But this roller-coaster ride should be experienced.
Endhiran Rocks. Yes Overall i must give 4 out of 5. Rajani proof once again as he is a super star. Ish play very good role. Songs are very very nice. Graphics: Yes this plays important role in the film. Tamil Film moving towards holly wood. santhanam play a comedy role with different. Overall all must watch this Film.
One of the most awaited movie, Endhiran or Robot is releasing today and we are eagerly waiting for reviews and ratings of the movie from our visitors here. The movie is already getting huge positive response from the fans all across the globe.
TOI, in the Friday paper, has given Endhiran a rating of 4 out of 5. Movie review web portals are yet to give their ratings to the movie and we will update the same as soon as we have them. As always, please leave your Endhiran movie review and ratings on the scale of 5.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Malayalam rights of ‘Endhiran’ sets record
Tamil movie ‘Endhiran’, the most expensive film made in India, with a budget of Rs. 200 crore, has created history in Kerala too. The Malayalam dubbing rights of the film was sold at Rs. 5 crore.
One of the top production and distribution companies in Malayalam film industry, Seven Arts, owned by GP Vijayakumar, has bought the rights of ‘Endhiran’. The amount is one of the highest ever paid dubbed films in Kerala. The Telugu rights of the movie earned the makers a whopping amount of Rs. 33 crore.
With this, the Rajinikanth and Aishwarya starrer ‘Endhiran’ has already earned about Rs. 38 crore from the South Indian states, even before its release.
One of the top production and distribution companies in Malayalam film industry, Seven Arts, owned by GP Vijayakumar, has bought the rights of ‘Endhiran’. The amount is one of the highest ever paid dubbed films in Kerala. The Telugu rights of the movie earned the makers a whopping amount of Rs. 33 crore.
With this, the Rajinikanth and Aishwarya starrer ‘Endhiran’ has already earned about Rs. 38 crore from the South Indian states, even before its release.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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