Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan: India's first 3 D motion picture

Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' was a different film due to the latest 3 D techniques used in it. The use of this technique made the animated characters look more vivid and closer to reality. The Indian film industry doesn't lag far behind than Hollywood when it comes to using modern age technologies, and who could be better than Rajinikanth to start a new trend.

If media reports are to be believed then his forthcoming film 'Kochadaiyaan' is using the same technique as Spielberg used in 'Tintin'. Known as motion capture or motion tracking, this technique first records the movement of the object before translating it into the digital mode.

Used in various fields for recreating the situations, 'mocap' method first captures the movement of a real actor in different circumstances before putting the acquired properties in an animated character. This provides the character a clear cut dimension and well defined action path.

Actor Rajinikanth and his family have become a brand in the film industry

Not only this, it also helps in creating a virtual camera which will pan, tilt or dolly as per the character's need.

Soundarya, the director of 'Kochadaiyaan' is well versed with different animation techniques and her short film 'Sultan: The warrior Prince' was a fine example of it, where she had amalgamated many animation softwares.

Having a technically sound person behind the Dictaphone will help in achieving a life-like animation in 'Kochadaiyaan'.

Rajinikanth-Kamal Hassan teaming up news turn false

The news on Rajinikanth-Kamal Hassan teaming up again with Marudhanayagam, which was on cold storage for over a decade, has turned out to be a baseless speculation. The Universal Star's PRO has clarified that the actor is not planning to revive the 15-year-old movie.

The PRO, who is active on Twitter, wrote, “The news about Rajinikanth starring in Marudhanayagam is false, its an 15 year old news. Kamal sir haven't spoken anything about this recently.” Currently, the actor is busy shooting his forthcoming movie Vishwaroobham in Mumbai.

Post Vishwaroobham, Kamal Hassan will start Thalaivan Irukinran to be reportedly directed by Shankar. “After Vishwaroobham, Kamal sir is doing Thalaivan Irukinran for Oscar films..Now he is busy shooting at Mumbai for Vishwaroobham.”

Earlier, it was said that Kamal Hassan was keen to complete his long-pending Marudhanayagam, which was started in 1997 before dropping midway due to financial constraints. The actor wanted to cast Rajinikanth in an important role.

Why Sneha walked out of Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan?

Actress Sneha surprised many after she walked out of Rajinikanth starrer Kochadaiyaan recently. The industry believed that she might have opted out because of her marriage plans. However, it seems to be far from the truth, as we hear that the 31-year-old decided to quit the movie due to date issues.

If the latest reports are to be believed, Sneha's other commitments made her to turn down the offer. It is said that Sneha had agreed to be a part of an event in Australia and she got a call from there when she was supposed to start Kochadaiyaan.

The actress is reportedly disappointed for missing out an opportunity to work with Rajinikanth. As her hands were tied, Sneha did not have a choice to make, add reports. Meanwhile, danseuse and actress Rukmini Vijaykumar has replaced her to play an important role in Kochadaiyaan, which also features Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Aadhi, Sarath Kumar and others.

The legend that is Rajinikanth needs 80 cameras

The makers of Kochadaiyaan have upped the ante by using the technology last employed by Steven Spielberg for The Adventures of Tintin. And for the Superstar, more is definitely not enough!

Making a film which stars Rajinikanth is probably one of the biggest challenges any filmmaker could face. If his legendary awesomeness doesn’t translate on to the big screen, the makers will be mobbed and lynched. This time around, his daughter, Soundarya has taken charge and she will ensure that Kochadaiyaan will do complete justice to her father’s towering stature.

In a regular big budget film, the maximum number of cameras used for shooting a scene barely touches ten, but for Rajini’s Kochadaiyaan, 80 cameras will be used to soak up his charismatic moves. In a recent interview the co-producer of Kochadaiyaan Dr Murli Manohar said, “Rajinikanth, dressed in a body suit, will perform while 80 cameras capture his every move. The idea is to enhance his performance, and construct visuals for a period piece that can’t be created otherwise.”

Kochadaiyaan is the first Indian film to use Motion Capture technology (MOCAP). The technique combines human actors with computer-generated animation. It basically means that what Rajini’s fans will actually see on screen will be an animated version of the Superstar, but he will be doing all the stunts himself and these will be captured by those 80 cameras and then digitally replaced by the animation equipment.

The makers have taken on this ambitious project with the help of the biggest and best brains in the business from Hollywood. This is a moment of pride for all Rajini fans and will only further his legend as the biggest star of our times. This makes Bollywood celebs pale in comparison. Yes, even Shahrukh Khan with his ambitious special effects and Salman Khan with his astonishingly consistent box office takings.

Can anyone in B-town match up to the legend of Rajinikanth?

Rajinikanth to bring back late Nagesh in Kochadaiyaan

They say that nothing is impossible to Rajinikanth and the superstar seems to be proving it again! Well, the Endhiran star is bringing back late actor Nagesh with his upcoming Tamil film Kochadaiyaan through an animated character of the veteran actor.

The buzz is that using motion capture technology, director Soundarya Rajinikanth is creating Nagesh's animated character. Earlier, it was said that there would be dual roles of the late actor in Kochadaiyaan, but now it seems the director decided to have only one image of the Nagesh.

Superstar Rajinikanth and Nagesh were seen together in many films like Padikkathavan, Maaveran, etc. Kochadaiyaan also features Deepika Padukone, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi, Jackie Shroff in the cast.

After Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan, Sneha to bid goodbye to films

South Indian actress Sneha seems to be following Nayantara's footsteps, as she has chosen a big film to say adieu to acting. The actress, who has announced her marriage plans, will be reportedly bidding goodbye to movies after Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan.

 

If reports are to be believed, Sneha has stopped signing films. In fact, her manager has admitted that the actress has kept many offers on hold due to her marriage plans. Industry insiders believe that Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan would be her last film before her marriage, as it could be a right film to bid adieu on high note.

Meanwhile, Sneha is eagerly waiting for the release of her Telugu movie Rajanna, which stars Nagarjuna. The actress is expected to tie the knot in March 2012 with actor Prasanna.

Sarath Kumar excited to work with Rajinikanth in Kochadaiyaan

Sarath Kumar is looking forward to work with superstar Rajinikanth. As we reported earlier, the actor has been offered to play a key role in the forthcoming Tamil film Kochadaiyaan and he has shared his excitement of teaming up with the Endhiran star after a long time.

Speaking to a leading daily, Sarath Kumar said that the talks are on with the makers of Kochadaiyaan and the official announcement will be made in the coming days. The actor claims that he is raring to work with the superstar and his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth. He believes that the role is challenging for him to perform.

Actor and the president of South Indian Film Artistes' Association, Sarath Kumar is reportedly playing the character of the superstar's brother-in-law and the husband of Sneha in Kochadaiyaan. It is said that Sarath Kumar's performance in Malayalam movie Pazhassi Raja had impressed the superstar, which made him to suggest Sarath's name for the character.

Soundarya Rajinikanth has approached Katrina Kaif to play the female lead opposite Rajinikanth in Kochadaiyaan, however, the Bollywood actress, who is keen to act in the Tamil movie, is yet to sign on the dotted lines.

Jackie Shroff roped in for Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan

Versatile Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, whose performance in Tamil film Aaranya Kaandam received a lot of accolades, is all set to re-enter the Kollywood again. Well, the 52-year-old has been roped in for Rajinikanth's magnum opus Kochadaiyaan. 

Producer and director Soundarya Rajinikanth has confirmed the news. She said that Jackie Shroff has been signed to play a pivotal role in the forthcoming film. In fact, the actor was recently in Chennai and he has taken part in the production works.
Jackie Shroff is also said to be a good friend of superstar Rajinikanth. They had earlier worked together in a Bollywood film titled Uttar Dakshin.
Sneha, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi are the other actors to be signed for Kochadaiyaan. The movie is expected to hit the floors shortly.

Kochadaiyaan first look: Soundarya Rajinikanth's creative side unleashed

Soundarya Rajinikanth, who has a sound knowledge in graphics, knows how people like to see her 62-year-old father on-screen. Having got an opportunity to direct him with , she is not leaving any stone unturned to generate the curiosity among the audience. By releasing the first look of the multilingual movie, the young filmmaker has shown what she has in mind.The first look of India's first performance capture photorealistic film, Kochadaiyaan, has been released on Sunday (February 5). In a posture that resembles Lord Shiva's Tandava dance, Rajinikanth, with an untrimmed beard, displays his packed abs in the first look. He will also be seen wearing an anklet and a bead-chain around his neck in the poster. 

The creative work tells it all about Rajinikanth's role in the film, where he will be enacting the character of an eighth century Pandya king named Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran. The movie also features Sneha, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi, Jackie Shroff in the cast. It has AR Rahman's music and Rajiv Menon's cinematography.

Deepika excited to work with Rajinikanth in Kochadaiyaan

Deepika Padukone is on cloud nine after bagging Rajinikanth's film again. The Bollywood diva is all set to romance the superstar in his forthcoming movie Kochadaiyaan.

Speaking to a leading daily, Deepika Padukone has said that she is very excited to work with Rajinikanth. The actress, who had earlier said that she would rather go an extra mile to act with the Endhiran star, believes that it is an honour to be part of Rajini's film. Moreover, she is happy to see the actor in good health.

Deepika Padukone was earlier signed for Rajinikanth's Rana, but it was put on the back burner following Rajini's ill heath. However, Kochadaiyaan also features Sneha, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi, Jackie Shroff in the cast. It has AR Rahman's music and Rajiv Menon's cinematography.

Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan music composition begins

Oscar Award winner AR Rahman is kick-starting the music compositional works of Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan from today. Producer-director Soundarya Rajinikanth has left Chennai to start the proceedings in Mumbai.

 Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is making her directorial debut with Kochadaiyaan, has confirmed the news on Twitter. She wrote, “Heading to Mumbai to start work with my all time favourite AR Rahman sir. We are recording with 130 plus members German orchestra!”

It was earlier reported that Kochadaiyaan would take off on January 19 at AVM Pillayar Kovi and the superstar & Sneha, who will be seen as siblings in the movie, will take part in the initial shoots. However, it is not sure whether it would hit the floors this Thursday as rumoured. 

Meanwhile, Soundarya Rajinikanth has offered it to Katrina Kaif, who is yet to give a nod. However,Mirguam fame Aadhi has been signed to play an important role in the upcoming multilingual movie.

Deepika Padukone left Race midway for Kochadaiyaan

Gorgeous Deepika Padukone, in a bid to work with Rajinikanth, seems to have left her Bollywood project Race midway and has signed forthcoming Tamil movie Kochadaiyaan. Indeed, she has snubbed the makers of her upcoming Hindi movie that has left them fuming. 

The buzz in the industry is that Deepika Padukone was not keen to turn down Soundarya Rajinikanth's offer, as the actress believed that it was once in a life time chance to work with the superstar. Her Bollywood movie Race has been delayed for one or the other reason. The Bengaluru lass was forced to pick one among the two and she choose the Tamil movie.

Meanwhile, the producers of Race have reportedly filed a complaint against Deepika Padukone at the Cine & TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA). They have alleged that her decision to opt out of the film has put them in a lot of trouble.

Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan also features Sneha, Sarath Kumar, Shobana, Aadhi, Jackie Shroff in the cast. It has AR Rahman's music and Rajiv Menon's cinematography.