The much-awaited shooting of the Rajinikanth-starrer “2.0”, the sequel of Enthiran the Robot directed by Shankar, has finally started in Chennai 0n 16th of December (Wednesday).
“The producer of this film Lyca productions were planning a grand launch for the film, but due to the recent chennai floods, the makers decided to start the shoot in extremely simple manner,” reads a statement.
Superstar Rajinikanth and the lead lady Amy Jackson were shooting for the film when Mr. Akshay Kumar who is doing the equally important role in the film and Chairman of Lyca Group Mr. Allirahjah Subaskaran, Oscar Award Music Director AR Rahman and others joined the crew including cinematographer Nirav Shah, Art Director Muthuraj, VFX Supervisor Srinvas Mohan for the first day shoot in EVP theme park.
Ace dialogue writer jayamohan (Tamil) is paring up with Shankar for the first time along with Madhan Karky. Editing will be handled by Antony while Oscar award-winning Resul Pookutty will take care of the the Sound Design.
The movie is being shot in 3D made with top technicians from all over the globe making it a complete world class film. Legacy Effects from USA, the world No.1 Animatronics company who worked on movies like Jurassic Park, Iron Man, Avengers has been signed on for this movie.
Special costumes are being designed by Mary.E.Vogt who is known for her work in Tron, Watchman. This team also consists of Transformers fame Action Director Mr.Kenny Bates and VFX will be handled by Life of Pi fame John Huges, Walt from Taufilms.
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