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| name = Robot
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| director = S. Shankar
| producer = Ayngaran International
Eros Multimedia
| writer = Story & Screenplay:
S. Shankar
| starring = RajnikanthAmitabh Bachan[[Deepika Padukone
| music = A. R. Rahman
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| release = 2010
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| country = India
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| language = Tamil/Hindi/Telugu/English
| budget = 120 crores
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Robot is a forthcoming science-fiction film to be directed by S. Shankar, who with Robot, will direct his tenth feature film. Despite several rumours regarding the lead actor, Kollywood star Rajnikanth had been formally announced to portray the title role.
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Development
After completing Nayak: The Real Hero in 2001, Shankar announced a project with Kamal Haasan and Preity Zinta titled Robo, to be produced by the now-defunct production company Media Dreams.[1][2] Despite, announcing the project, due to a lack of backing the project was cancelled and Shankar began work on Boys. In 2005, Shankar made another project, Anniyan, this was mistaken to be the renamed title for Robot.[3] After a stupendous response from his previous project, Sivaji: The Boss, there were speculations regarding Shankar's next film. However Shankar stated that he was going to be involved with his production house, S Pictures for 3 months.[4] Several websites claimed that he was set to take his maiden Telugu language film with Chiranjeevi,[5] while others claimed that it was set to be with Mahesh Babu.[6] Ajith Kumar was also considered for the film and several sources reported this news as confirmed but Kumar claimed that he wasn't yet approached.[7] On July 27th 2007, Shahrukh Khan was signed on to be the male lead of Robot and also the producer of the film.[8] An actress from South India, Divya Spandana, approached Shankar for a role but was rejected.[9] However, in October 2007, Shah Rukh Khan and Shankar officially called off the project. Khan commented that the script was "half-baked" and "dull" in comparison to his other films at the time. Shankar commented that Rajnikanth had commented on Shankar being a "trusted" and "excellent" script writer. Thus the two weren't able to compromise on one another opinions.[10]
After further indications that either Ajith Kumar and Aamir Khan were set to sign up for the film, reports surfaced in early January 2008, that Rajnikanth has been roped in for the project.[11] The movie will be made at a cost of Rs. 120 Crores.[12] Later in January 2008, Ayngaran International and Eros Multimedia agreed to become the producers of Robot with Karunamoorthy, the Chairman of Ayngaran International saying that:“ 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.”
The cast is expected to be named within the next six months, with Deepika Padukone[13] and Amitabh Bachchan[14] being approached for further lead roles. The shoot of the film is likely to start in the summer of 2008, with Robot becoming the most expensive film ever made in India.[15]
Pre-Production
The film's scripting is going on as told by Shankar in two interviews. Once the scripting is done, there will be an announcement regarding the commencement of production. Rajnikanth will finish his pending films meanwhile.
References
- ^ Shankar's prime weapon is his script writing. India4u (2001). Retrieved on 2001-12-23.
- ^ D. Govardan (2008). Rajinikanth replaces Shah Rukh Khan in India's costliest movie. India Times. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ S. Srinivasan (2005). Anniyan (2005). Nowrunning. Retrieved on 2005-06-12.
- ^ Moviebuzz (2007). `Robo`- Shankar’s next film. Naachgaana. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.
- ^ Shankar's next project with Chiranjeevi. Filmfunda (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
- ^ Prince Mahesh Babu. Tollywoodpoint (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ Prince Mahesh Babu. Tollywoodpoint (2007). Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ 'Robot' prepares while 'Sivaji' makes waves. The Hindu (2007). Retrieved on 2007-07-28.
- ^ Divya meets Shankar. Indiaglitz (2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-20.
- ^ Robot shelved!. Sify (2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-20.
- ^ Vilakudy, Rajaneesh (2008). Shankar signs on Rajnikanth for Robot. Rediff. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ Rajni, Robo, Rumours…. Sify (2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ Deepika opposite Rajinikanth!. Galatta (2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
- ^ Deepika opposite Rajinikanth!. Tamilomovie (2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-04.
- ^ Robot confirmed!. Sify (2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-05.
External links
Films directed by S. Shankar |
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| Gentleman • Kadhalan • Indian • Jeans • Mudhalvan • Nayak: The Real Hero • Boys • Anniyan • Sivaji • Robot |
Cinema of India | |
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| Industries: Assamese • Bengal • Bollywood • Karnataka • Kollywood • Malayalam • Marathi • Punjwood •Tollywood | |
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