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Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ is seeing a sharp dip in its box office collections, on the second day of its release in China.&nbsp;

The film started on a good note but possibly not-so-great word of mouth has taken a toll on the earnings of the film. The film after doing good business in India released in 40 foreign countries on November 29, 2018.&nbsp;

The makers of the film hoped that it would do well in China as science fiction is very popular in the country. Star Alliance, which acquired its theatrical rights, booked 48,000 3D screens for the movie in the country.

Lyca Productions tweeted on September 6, "#2Point0InChinaFromToday ✨ Star Alliance Ltd. is our distributor for #2Point0 in Mainland China @2Point0movie releasing in a record number of 48000 - 3D screens in China today @rajinikanth @shankarshanmugh @akshaykumar @arrahman @iamAmyJackson."

The movie ‘2.0’ collected $1.37 million at the Chinese box office on the first day of its release.

One tweet read: “#2Point0InChina collects $1.37 million on release day Friday (6 September) from 60,677 shows. Around 2.91 lakh tickets were sold on day 1. Here is 1st day data for Indian films in China: Ssuperstar- $6.74M Hindi Medium - $3.39M BB2 - $2.85M Dangal - $2.4M BBjan - $2.2M”

Trade experts in India feel that 2.0 is heading to become a disaster at the Chinese box office. Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#2point0 flopped in china, the fact is Chinese are not interested to watch our scifi-action or period action film like #Baahubali . Why they will watch our $ 40-50M action film when Hollywood offers them 250-400M product . Only high on content Indian cinema will work out there."

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ is seeing a sharp dip in its box office collections, on the second day of its release in China. The film started on a good note but possibly not-so-great word of mouth has taken a toll on the earnings of the film.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ is seeing a sharp dip in its box office collections, on the second day of its release in China. The film started on a good note but possibly not-so-great word of mouth has taken a toll on the earnings of the film. The film after doing good business in India released in 40 foreign countries on November 29, 2018. The makers of the film hoped that it would do well in China as science fiction is very popular in the country. Star Alliance, which acquired its theatrical rights, booked 48,000 3D screens for the movie in the country. Lyca Productions tweeted on September 6, "#2Point0InChinaFromToday ✨ Star Alliance Ltd. is our distributor for #2Point0 in Mainland China @2Point0movie releasing in a record number of 48000 - 3D screens in China today @rajinikanth @shankarshanmugh @akshaykumar @arrahman @iamAmyJackson." The movie ‘2.0’ collected $1.37 million at the Chinese box office on the first day of its release. One tweet read: “#2Point0InChina collects $1.37 million on release day Friday (6 September) from 60,677 shows. Around 2.91 lakh tickets were sold on day 1. Here is 1st day data for Indian films in China: Ssuperstar- $6.74M Hindi Medium - $3.39M BB2 - $2.85M Dangal - $2.4M BBjan - $2.2M” Trade experts in India feel that 2.0 is heading to become a disaster at the Chinese box office. Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#2point0 flopped in china, the fact is Chinese are not interested to watch our scifi-action or period action film like #Baahubali . Why they will watch our $ 40-50M action film when Hollywood offers them 250-400M product . Only high on content Indian cinema will work out there."

Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' shows major drop in box office collection in China

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ will release in China today. This will be megastar Rajinikanth’s first film to release in China on such a big scale.&nbsp;

The film will release on 48000 screens in China as Lyca Productions made the announcement on Twitter. They captioned the post: “Thalaivar Superstar 🕴🏻 @rajinikanth is all geared up to set the Chinese box office on fire 🔥💥✨ with #2Point0 🤖 releasing in around 48000 screens 🎥 tomorrow in China!”

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Thalaivar Superstar 🕴🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajinikanth</a> is all geared up to set the Chinese box office on fire 🔥💥✨ with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> 🤖 releasing in around 48000 screens 🎥 tomorrow in China!<a href="https://twitter.com/shankarshanmugh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shankarshanmugh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshaykumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/arrahman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@arrahman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/iamAmyJackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamAmyJackson</a> <a href="https://t.co/U73YCXvoIK">pic.twitter.com/U73YCXvoIK</a>
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The film when it released in India generated quite a buzz as Akshay Kumar starred as an anti-hero while Rajinikanth took the mantle of correcting the wrong in the world.&nbsp;

‘2.0’ is a science fiction directed by S Shankar. It features Rajinikanth as Vasikaran, a scientist who helps the government to fight an unknown threat rising in the country. Akshay Kumar is seen in a negative role and Amy Jackson is the female lead.&nbsp;

The film released in India on November 29 last year.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ will release in China today. This will be megastar Rajinikanth’s first film to release in China on such a big scale. The film will release on 48000 screens in China as Lyca Productions made the announcement on Twitter.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ will release in China today. This will be megastar Rajinikanth’s first film to release in China on such a big scale. The film will release on 48000 screens in China as Lyca Productions made the announcement on Twitter. They captioned the post: “Thalaivar Superstar 🕴🏻 @rajinikanth is all geared up to set the Chinese box office on fire 🔥💥✨ with #2Point0 🤖 releasing in around 48000 screens 🎥 tomorrow in China!” #机器人2Point0InChinaTmrw Thalaivar Superstar 🕴🏻 @rajinikanth is all geared up to set the Chinese box office on fire 🔥💥✨ with #2Point0 🤖 releasing in around 48000 screens 🎥 tomorrow in China!@shankarshanmugh @akshaykumar @arrahman @iamAmyJackson pic.twitter.com/U73YCXvoIK — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) September 5, 2019 × The film when it released in India generated quite a buzz as Akshay Kumar starred as an anti-hero while Rajinikanth took the mantle of correcting the wrong in the world. ‘2.0’ is a science fiction directed by S Shankar. It features Rajinikanth as Vasikaran, a scientist who helps the government to fight an unknown threat rising in the country. Akshay Kumar is seen in a negative role and Amy Jackson is the female lead. The film released in India on November 29 last year.

Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' to release in China on September 6

Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ knows no stopping as the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-box-office-collection-day-2-rajnikanths-and-akshay-kumars-film-continues-its-monstrous-run-180687">hugely-successful film</a> has become the 4th highest earning one this year. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194">Read </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194">review</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194"> here.</a>

The Hindi version of the Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer has, till it's 11th day on the box office, earned Rs 164 crore. It is now only behind ‘Sanju’ (Rs 342 crore), ‘Padmaavat’ (Rs 302 crore) and ‘Race 3’(Rs 166 crore).&nbsp;

Directed by S Shankar, the film is said to be in the&nbsp;race in for the 3rd position, replacing Salman Khan’s ‘Race 3’ as it might cross the lifetime collection of it too by the end of this day, according to BoxOffice India.&nbsp;

"The film is holding well across the country... The film had a majority of the single screens in week two as Kedarnath had a limited single screen release. The second weekend is at par with the new release Kedarnath," stated the Box Office India report.

‘2.0’ crossed the Rs 500 crore mark <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-worldwide-box-office-collection-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-earns-rs-400-crore-181120">worldwide</a> at the end of the first week.&nbsp;

Speaking to the media at the audio launch of his work-in-progress film ‘Petta’, Rajinikanth was quoted by IANS, thanking his fans and said, "I need to thank audiences across the globe for the success of 2.0. The entire credit for the victory goes to director Shankar, producer Subaskaran of Lyca Productions and the technicians.”

‘2.0’ is the sequel to Rajinikanth's ‘Enthiran’. It also stars Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and Sudhanshu Panday.

Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ knows no stopping as the hugely-successful film has become the 4th highest earning one this year. Read review here. The Hindi version of the Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer has, till it's 11th day on the box office, earned Rs 164 crore.

Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ knows no stopping as the hugely-successful film has become the 4th highest earning one this year. Read review here. The Hindi version of the Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer has, till it's 11th day on the box office, earned Rs 164 crore. It is now only behind ‘Sanju’ (Rs 342 crore), ‘Padmaavat’ (Rs 302 crore) and ‘Race 3’(Rs 166 crore). Directed by S Shankar, the film is said to be in the race in for the 3rd position, replacing Salman Khan’s ‘Race 3’ as it might cross the lifetime collection of it too by the end of this day, according to BoxOffice India. "The film is holding well across the country... The film had a majority of the single screens in week two as Kedarnath had a limited single screen release. The second weekend is at par with the new release Kedarnath," stated the Box Office India report. ‘2.0’ crossed the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide at the end of the first week. Speaking to the media at the audio launch of his work-in-progress film ‘Petta’, Rajinikanth was quoted by IANS, thanking his fans and said, "I need to thank audiences across the globe for the success of 2.0. The entire credit for the victory goes to director Shankar, producer Subaskaran of Lyca Productions and the technicians.” ‘2.0’ is the sequel to Rajinikanth's ‘Enthiran’. It also stars Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and Sudhanshu Panday.

Rajinikanth's '2.0' is now the 4th highest earning movie of 2018

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer enters Rs 500 crore club in just 7 days of its release and the makers can’t stop raving about it. The film was released in theatres on November 29. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-hindi-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-in-box-office-collections-181639">This is how much it has earned from </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-hindi-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-in-box-office-collections-181639">Hindi</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-hindi-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-in-box-office-collections-181639"> version.</a>&nbsp;

Karan Johar, co-producer of the film (Hindi version) tweeted about the success of the film and wrote: “A box office PHENOMENA!!!! 500 crores worldwide!!!!! We at @DharmaMovies are so proud to be associated with the HINDI version of this movie marvel!!!! @shankarshanmugh #RAJNISIR @akshaykumar @LycaProductions”

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A box office PHENOMENA!!!! 500 crores worldwide!!!!! We at <a href="https://twitter.com/DharmaMovies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DharmaMovies</a> are so proud to be associated with the HINDI version of this movie marvel!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/shankarshanmugh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shankarshanmugh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAJNISIR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RAJNISIR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/akshaykumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@akshaykumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LycaProductions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LycaProductions</a> <a href="https://t.co/JNJaeCaR1X">pic.twitter.com/JNJaeCaR1X</a>
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Meanwhile, the film is not ready to slow down as the makers also plan on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-and-akshay-kumar-starrer-20-set-to-release-in-56000-screens-in-china-181580">releasing the film in China </a>in May 2019. The film will get a release in 56,000 screens including 47,000 3D screens.&nbsp;

A statement from Lyca Productions read, “Lyca Productions Pvt. Ltd is proud to associate with HY Media, one of China’s most prominent production and distribution companies, for the Chinese release of 2.0, the magnum opus of director Shankar, starring pan-Asian Superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar.”

The film starred Rajinikanth in a double role (one human being and three versions of the robot Chitti). It also saw Akshay Kumar in his debut role in Tamil film industry.&nbsp;

‘2.0’ is India’s most expensive film made till date and has successfully recovered its money (almost) as it is already in one of the top five all-time highest grossing south Indian films at the US box office.&nbsp;

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer enters Rs 500 crore club in just 7 days of its release and the makers can’t stop raving about it. The film was released in theatres on November 29.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer enters Rs 500 crore club in just 7 days of its release and the makers can’t stop raving about it. The film was released in theatres on November 29. This is how much it has earned from Hindi version. Karan Johar, co-producer of the film (Hindi version) tweeted about the success of the film and wrote: “A box office PHENOMENA!!!! 500 crores worldwide!!!!! We at @DharmaMovies are so proud to be associated with the HINDI version of this movie marvel!!!! @shankarshanmugh #RAJNISIR @akshaykumar @LycaProductions” A box office PHENOMENA!!!! 500 crores worldwide!!!!! We at @DharmaMovies are so proud to be associated with the HINDI version of this movie marvel!!!! @shankarshanmugh #RAJNISIR @akshaykumar @LycaProductions pic.twitter.com/JNJaeCaR1X — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 6, 2018 × Meanwhile, the film is not ready to slow down as the makers also plan on releasing the film in China in May 2019. The film will get a release in 56,000 screens including 47,000 3D screens. A statement from Lyca Productions read, “Lyca Productions Pvt. Ltd is proud to associate with HY Media, one of China’s most prominent production and distribution companies, for the Chinese release of 2.0, the magnum opus of director Shankar, starring pan-Asian Superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar.” The film starred Rajinikanth in a double role (one human being and three versions of the robot Chitti). It also saw Akshay Kumar in his debut role in Tamil film industry. ‘2.0’ is India’s most expensive film made till date and has successfully recovered its money (almost) as it is already in one of the top five all-time highest grossing south Indian films at the US box office.

'2.0' enters Rs 500 crore club within seven days of its release

There’s no stopping for Rajinikanth’s new film ‘2.0’ that has now earned Rs 400 crore worldwide in its first week. The Indian film has even surpassed its competitor ‘Fantastic Beasts’ that slipped to the second position in worldwide numbers.&nbsp;

While ‘2.0’ amassed $57.14 million, Fantastic Beasts earned $51.40 million worldwide.

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Official: History in the making! 400 CRORES WORLDWIDE! Not just a blockbuster, it's a MEGA BLOCKBUSTER! 🎉🎊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0MegaBlockbuster?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0MegaBlockbuster</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> 
 
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Trade analyst Ramesh Bala disclosed the numbers in a post on Twitter. He tweeted: “#2Point0 is the No.1 Movie in the World for the Nov 29th – Dec 2nd Weekend with ~ ₹ 400 Crs [₹ 57.14 M] Gross WW Opening Weekend, it beats No.2 #FantasticBeasts ‘s this Weekend Gross of $51.40 M.”

The film starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in lead roles -- has become this year’s highest-grossing south Indian movie in the US. It has surpassed the lifetime numbers of ‘Rangatsthalam’ in just four days of its release.&nbsp;

Ramesh tweeted: “#2Point0 with $3,588,450 is now 2018’s Highest Grossing South Movie in #USA. It overtakes #Rangasthalam ‘Lifetimeme gross of $3,513,450.. * #2Point0 – 3 Lang Versions.. #Rangasthalam – Only Telugu.”

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It overtakes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangasthalam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rangasthalam</a> 's Life-time gross of $3,513,450.. 
 
* <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> - 3 Lang Versions.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangasthalam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rangasthalam</a> - Only Telugu..
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Directed by Shankar, ‘2.0’ brings good news to the director as it enters the club of one of the top five all-time highest-grossing south Indian films at the US box office. The first two are still with ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Baahubali 2’, ‘2.0’ stands at fourth position and then ‘Rangasthalam’.

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All-time Top 5 South Indian Origin Movies @ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USA</a> BO: 
 
1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Baahubali2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Baahubali2</a> - $20,571,695 
 
2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Baahubali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Baahubali</a> - $6,999,312 
 
3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kabali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kabali</a> - $4,585,808 
 
4. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> - $3,588,450 (4 Days) 
 
5. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rangasthalam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rangasthalam</a> - $3,513,450
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There’s no stopping for Rajinikanth’s new film ‘2.0’ that has now earned Rs 400 crore worldwide in its first week. The Indian film has even surpassed its competitor ‘Fantastic Beasts’ that slipped to the second position in worldwide numbers.

There’s no stopping for Rajinikanth’s new film ‘2.0’ that has now earned Rs 400 crore worldwide in its first week. The Indian film has even surpassed its competitor ‘Fantastic Beasts’ that slipped to the second position in worldwide numbers. While ‘2.0’ amassed $57.14 million, Fantastic Beasts earned $51.40 million worldwide. Official: History in the making! 400 CRORES WORLDWIDE! Not just a blockbuster, it's a MEGA BLOCKBUSTER! 🎉🎊#2Point0MegaBlockbuster #2Point0 pic.twitter.com/lBrN8DiQLs — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 3, 2018 × Trade analyst Ramesh Bala disclosed the numbers in a post on Twitter. He tweeted: “#2Point0 is the No.1 Movie in the World for the Nov 29th – Dec 2nd Weekend with ~ ₹ 400 Crs [₹ 57.14 M] Gross WW Opening Weekend, it beats No.2 #FantasticBeasts ‘s this Weekend Gross of $51.40 M.” The film starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in lead roles -- has become this year’s highest-grossing south Indian movie in the US. It has surpassed the lifetime numbers of ‘Rangatsthalam’ in just four days of its release. Ramesh tweeted: “#2Point0 with $3,588,450 is now 2018’s Highest Grossing South Movie in #USA. It overtakes #Rangasthalam ‘Lifetimeme gross of $3,513,450.. * #2Point0 – 3 Lang Versions.. #Rangasthalam – Only Telugu.” #2Point0 with $3,588,450 is now 2018's Highest Grossing South Movie in #USA It overtakes #Rangasthalam 's Life-time gross of $3,513,450.. * #2Point0 - 3 Lang Versions.. #Rangasthalam - Only Telugu.. — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 3, 2018 × Directed by Shankar, ‘2.0’ brings good news to the director as it enters the club of one of the top five all-time highest-grossing south Indian films at the US box office. The first two are still with ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Baahubali 2’, ‘2.0’ stands at fourth position and then ‘Rangasthalam’. All-time Top 5 South Indian Origin Movies @ #USA BO: 1. #Baahubali2 - $20,571,695 2. #Baahubali - $6,999,312 3. #Kabali - $4,585,808 4. #2Point0 - $3,588,450 (4 Days) 5. #Rangasthalam - $3,513,450 — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 3, 2018 ×

'2.0' worldwide box office collection: Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar’s film earns Rs 400 crore

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ started on a good note yesterday as the film saw a good number of people lining outside the theatres to catch the show. Despite being a mid-week release, ‘2.0’ saw people dancing inside cinema halls, hooting and praying for Rajinikanth; so that his film becomes a blockbuster hit. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194">Read </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194">review</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-review-vfx-is-the-real-hero-in-this-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-starrer-180194"> here.</a>

‘2.0’is the sequel to 2010 blockbuster ‘Enthiran’ that had Rajinikanth play the role of a doctor Vaseegaran and a robot, Chitti. This film also has Akshay Kumar who plays an antagonist, in what happens to be his Tamil debut. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-madras-high-court-blocks-12000-websites-to-prevent-film-piracy-180272">Also read:&nbsp;'2.0': Madras High Court blocks 12000 websites to prevent film piracy</a>

The official ‘2.0’ handle tweeted, “It’s an Overwhelming Response for #2Point0. Thanks all for your Unconditional Love. Experience the Grand Epic in 3D. @rajinikanth @akshaykumar @iamAmyJackson @shankarshanmugh @arrahman @resulp @srinivas_mohan @LycaProductions @DharmaMovies @LycamobileUK @divomovies”

‘2.0’ has so far registered the highest opening of 2018, beating Aamir Khan’s ‘Thugs of &nbsp;Hindostan’ which had collected Rs 52 crore (all versions). The total India collections of ‘2.0’ (all versions) for Day 1 is reported to be around Rs 73.5 crore.&nbsp;

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke highly of the film’s opening and said: “I would say the opening is very good. Please note it opened on a Thursday and still managed to break records despite advance booking opening late.”

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneWordReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneWordReview</a>…<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a>: BLOCKBUSTER. 
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> is a cinematic marvel... This has style with substance... Director Shankar is a visionary... He hits the ball out of the park this time... Akshay Kumar is FANTASTIC, while Rajinikanth is THE BOSS... SALUTE! <a href="https://t.co/cPFZxhjsph">pic.twitter.com/cPFZxhjsph</a>
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The film is expected to cross Rs 100 crore on Day 2 as the word-of-mouth around ‘2.0’ is positive.&nbsp;

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ started on a good note yesterday as the film saw a good number of people lining outside the theatres to catch the show.

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’ started on a good note yesterday as the film saw a good number of people lining outside the theatres to catch the show. Despite being a mid-week release, ‘2.0’ saw people dancing inside cinema halls, hooting and praying for Rajinikanth; so that his film becomes a blockbuster hit. Read review here. ‘2.0’is the sequel to 2010 blockbuster ‘Enthiran’ that had Rajinikanth play the role of a doctor Vaseegaran and a robot, Chitti. This film also has Akshay Kumar who plays an antagonist, in what happens to be his Tamil debut. Also read: '2.0': Madras High Court blocks 12000 websites to prevent film piracy The official ‘2.0’ handle tweeted, “It’s an Overwhelming Response for #2Point0. Thanks all for your Unconditional Love. Experience the Grand Epic in 3D. @rajinikanth @akshaykumar @iamAmyJackson @shankarshanmugh @arrahman @resulp @srinivas_mohan @LycaProductions @DharmaMovies @LycamobileUK @divomovies” ‘2.0’ has so far registered the highest opening of 2018, beating Aamir Khan’s ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ which had collected Rs 52 crore (all versions). The total India collections of ‘2.0’ (all versions) for Day 1 is reported to be around Rs 73.5 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke highly of the film’s opening and said: “I would say the opening is very good. Please note it opened on a Thursday and still managed to break records despite advance booking opening late.” #OneWordReview…#2Point0: BLOCKBUSTER. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#2Point0 is a cinematic marvel... This has style with substance... Director Shankar is a visionary... He hits the ball out of the park this time... Akshay Kumar is FANTASTIC, while Rajinikanth is THE BOSS... SALUTE! pic.twitter.com/cPFZxhjsph — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 29, 2018 × Non-holiday release... Non-festival period... Yet, #2Point0 takes a SUPER START... Keeping in mind the fact that it’s a dubbed film + advance bookings opened very late, the biz is STRONG... Thu ₹ 20.25 cr. India biz. Note: HINDI version. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 30, 2018 × The film is expected to cross Rs 100 crore on Day 2 as the word-of-mouth around ‘2.0’ is positive.

'2.0' Day 1 collection: Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer record highest-opening of 2018

As the world gears up for the release of Rajinikanth’s film ‘2.0’, makers can rejoice as the film has been cleared for Pakistan.&nbsp;

According to several media reports, ‘2.0’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Pakistan. The film will be screened in around 75 cinema theatres across the neighbouring country.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mobile-operators-raise-objection-to-rajinikanths-20-want-film-certificate-to-be-revoked-179872">Also read:&nbsp;Rajinikanth's '2.0': Mobile operators don't like it, want film certificate revoked</a>

Ever since the news hit media, the film has witnessed a record-breaking advance booking.&nbsp;

We reported about ‘2.0’ already recovering 75 per cent of its total budget out of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-gets-record-breaking-advance-booking-earns-a-whopping-rs-120-crore-178775">advance bookings in India</a>.&nbsp;The film has already amassed a whopping Rs 120 crore just in advance booking. With this, it has become the first film in Tamil cinema to go past Rs 100 crore.

Directed by Shankar, the film has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-akshay-kumars-role-was-first-offered-to-arnold-schwarzenegger-reveals-director-shankar-179444">Akshay Kumar</a> in a negative role and Amy Jackson. In the film, Rajinikanth plays a scientist and a robot. The film is headed for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-akshay-starrer-20-headed-for-biggest-release-for-an-indian-movie-178897">biggest release for an Indian film</a>?&nbsp;

2.0’ is the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster ‘Enthiran’ (Robot) which also featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Lyca Productions has produced ‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead.&nbsp;

The film marks Akshay Kumar’s Tamil debut.

As the world gears up for the release of Rajinikanth’s film ‘2.0’, makers can rejoice as the film has been cleared for Pakistan. According to several media reports, ‘2.

As the world gears up for the release of Rajinikanth’s film ‘2.0’, makers can rejoice as the film has been cleared for Pakistan. According to several media reports, ‘2.0’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Pakistan. The film will be screened in around 75 cinema theatres across the neighbouring country. Also read: Rajinikanth's '2.0': Mobile operators don't like it, want film certificate revoked Ever since the news hit media, the film has witnessed a record-breaking advance booking. We reported about ‘2.0’ already recovering 75 per cent of its total budget out of advance bookings in India. The film has already amassed a whopping Rs 120 crore just in advance booking. With this, it has become the first film in Tamil cinema to go past Rs 100 crore. Directed by Shankar, the film has Akshay Kumar in a negative role and Amy Jackson. In the film, Rajinikanth plays a scientist and a robot. The film is headed for biggest release for an Indian film? 2.0’ is the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster ‘Enthiran’ (Robot) which also featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Lyca Productions has produced ‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead. The film marks Akshay Kumar’s Tamil debut.

Rajinikanth’s '2.0' cleared for release in Pakistan, sees record-breaking advance booking

Looks like Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ will have a grander theatrical release than expected earlier as the film is most likely to release in close to 10000 screens globally. Yes, 10,000!

We informed you yesterday that ‘2.0’might <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-to-topple-prabhas-baahubali-from-being-most-widely-released-film-178697">topple the previous record-holder Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali’</a> in the highest number of screen release in India, hogging close to 6600-6800 instead of 6500 screens that ‘Baahubali 2’ had. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala has new information on the screens booked for the film and the number is 7500 in the domestic market. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-20-new-posters-out-promises-to-stun-audience-164297">See posters.&nbsp;</a>

The film has close to 2500 screens booked worldwide, taking the gross number to a staggering 10000.&nbsp;

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As the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starer-20-is-the-most-expensive-indian-project-ever-175360">most expensive film till date in India</a>, ‘2.0’ will release in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions and Karan Johar will present the Hindi version under his banner Dharma Productions. Apparently, it is the first Indian film, which is entirely shot in 3D. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">See </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">trailer</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357"> here.&nbsp;</a>

Produced under the banner of Lyca Productions, the film also stars Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and Sudhanshu Pandey in pivotal roles.

It is set to hit the screens on November 29.

Looks like Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ will have a grander theatrical release than expected earlier as the film is most likely to release in close to 10000 screens globally.

Looks like Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ will have a grander theatrical release than expected earlier as the film is most likely to release in close to 10000 screens globally. Yes, 10,000! We informed you yesterday that ‘2.0’might topple the previous record-holder Prabhas’ ‘Baahubali’ in the highest number of screen release in India, hogging close to 6600-6800 instead of 6500 screens that ‘Baahubali 2’ had. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala has new information on the screens booked for the film and the number is 7500 in the domestic market. See posters. The film has close to 2500 screens booked worldwide, taking the gross number to a staggering 10000. #2Point0 heading for the Biggest release for an Indian Movie WW.. 10,000 Screens.. Exact Nos will be known only by next Wednesday.. #India - 7,500 Screens Overseas - 2,500 Screens pic.twitter.com/vV10Ik2gYt — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 23, 2018 × As the most expensive film till date in India, ‘2.0’ will release in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions and Karan Johar will present the Hindi version under his banner Dharma Productions. Apparently, it is the first Indian film, which is entirely shot in 3D. See trailer here. Produced under the banner of Lyca Productions, the film also stars Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and Sudhanshu Pandey in pivotal roles. It is set to hit the screens on November 29.

Rajinikanth, Akshay-starrer '2.0' headed for biggest release for an Indian movie?

This is no joke! Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘2.0’ is likely to beat Baahubali’s previously-held record of being the most-widely released film. While ‘Baahubali 2’ had 6500 screens-release all over India, ‘2.0’ is said to get close to 6600 to 6800 screens. This also includes 17 IMAX theatres. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-20-new-posters-out-promises-to-stun-audience-164297">See posters.</a>&nbsp;

The screen allocation for the film will be as follows: (tentative)

North Belt: 4000 – 4100 Screens 
Andhra Pradesh/Telangana: 1200 – 1250 screens 
Tamil Nadu: 600 – 625 screens 
Kerala: 500 – 525 screens 
Karnataka: 300 screens 
Total: 6600 to 6800 screens (Approx.)

Apart from this, ‘2.0’ is also the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starer-20-is-the-most-expensive-indian-project-ever-175360"> most expensive film made in India till date</a> with an unheard budget of more than Rs 500 crore. The film also boasts of some never-seen-before CGI. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">See </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">trailer</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357"> here.&nbsp;</a>

‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar is a sequel to 2010’s much-loved film ‘Enthiran’. The film, with all that hype around it, is expected to gross in excess of Rs. 100 crore on its opening day with the contribution from Hindi version being around Rs. 35 crores gross. In comparison, ‘Baahubali 2’ raked in approximately Rs. 125 crore on its first day in India.&nbsp;

Directed by Shankar, ‘2.0’ is slated to release on November 29, 2018.&nbsp;

This is no joke! Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘2.0’ is likely to beat Baahubali’s previously-held record of being the most-widely released film. While ‘Baahubali 2’ had 6500 screens-release all over India, ‘2.

This is no joke! Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘2.0’ is likely to beat Baahubali’s previously-held record of being the most-widely released film. While ‘Baahubali 2’ had 6500 screens-release all over India, ‘2.0’ is said to get close to 6600 to 6800 screens. This also includes 17 IMAX theatres. See posters. The screen allocation for the film will be as follows: (tentative) North Belt: 4000 – 4100 Screens Andhra Pradesh/Telangana: 1200 – 1250 screens Tamil Nadu: 600 – 625 screens Kerala: 500 – 525 screens Karnataka: 300 screens Total: 6600 to 6800 screens (Approx.) Apart from this, ‘2.0’ is also the most expensive film made in India till date with an unheard budget of more than Rs 500 crore. The film also boasts of some never-seen-before CGI. See trailer here. ‘2.0’ starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar is a sequel to 2010’s much-loved film ‘Enthiran’. The film, with all that hype around it, is expected to gross in excess of Rs. 100 crore on its opening day with the contribution from Hindi version being around Rs. 35 crores gross. In comparison, ‘Baahubali 2’ raked in approximately Rs. 125 crore on its first day in India. Directed by Shankar, ‘2.0’ is slated to release on November 29, 2018.

Rajinikanth's '2.0' to topple Prabhas' 'Baahubali' from being most-widely released film?

India’s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starer-20-is-the-most-expensive-indian-project-ever-175360">most expensive film</a> till date, Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ is also set to make some big money.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-20-new-posters-out-promises-to-stun-audience-164297">See posters.&nbsp;</a>

If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to run riots at the box office with a whopping amount already collected from advance bookings. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala confirmed this nes with a tweet as he wrote that ‘2.0’ has already amassed a record-breaking advance-booking.&nbsp;

The film has already amassed a whopping Rs 120 crore just in advance booking. With this, it has become the first film in Tamil cinema to go past Rs 100 crore.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">See </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357">trailer</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-trailer-rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-film-is-nothing-like-you-have-seen-before-175357"> here.&nbsp;</a>

Ramesh Bala tweeted: "#2Point0 TN Pre-release Theaterical total advance is valued the highest in Tamil Cinema.. Nearly ₹ 120 Crs.. A First in Tamil Cinema to cross ₹ 100 Crs.."&nbsp;

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Whether ‘2.0’ surpasses ‘Baahubali 2’ which holds the record of highest opening for a film in India, is yet to be seen. It doesn’t seem like a far-fetched thought though as the film has already a huge number of screens reserved for its release. The film is said to have reserved close to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-20-to-topple-prabhas-baahubali-from-being-most-widely-released-film-178697">6600-6800 screens all over the country.&nbsp;</a>

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From <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Australia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Australia</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Malaysia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Malaysia</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> Mania at its peak.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0FromNov29?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0FromNov29</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ur4wMpWNyY">pic.twitter.com/Ur4wMpWNyY</a>
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India’s most expensive film till date, Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ is also set to make some big money. See posters. If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to run riots at the box office with a whopping amount already collected from advance bookings.

India’s most expensive film till date, Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ is also set to make some big money. See posters. If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to run riots at the box office with a whopping amount already collected from advance bookings. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala confirmed this nes with a tweet as he wrote that ‘2.0’ has already amassed a record-breaking advance-booking. The film has already amassed a whopping Rs 120 crore just in advance booking. With this, it has become the first film in Tamil cinema to go past Rs 100 crore. See trailer here. Ramesh Bala tweeted: "#2Point0 TN Pre-release Theaterical total advance is valued the highest in Tamil Cinema.. Nearly ₹ 120 Crs.. A First in Tamil Cinema to cross ₹ 100 Crs.." #2Point0 TN Pre-release Theaterical total advance is valued the highest in Tamil Cinema.. Nearly ₹ 120 Crs.. A First in Tamil Cinema to cross ₹ 100 Crs.. pic.twitter.com/sAGp6PFxxf — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 19, 2018 × Whether ‘2.0’ surpasses ‘Baahubali 2’ which holds the record of highest opening for a film in India, is yet to be seen. It doesn’t seem like a far-fetched thought though as the film has already a huge number of screens reserved for its release. The film is said to have reserved close to 6600-6800 screens all over the country. From #Australia to #Malaysia, #2Point0 Mania at its peak.. #2Point0FromNov29 pic.twitter.com/Ur4wMpWNyY — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 22, 2018 ×

Rajinikanth's '2.0' gets record-breaking advance booking; earns a whopping Rs 120 crore

Makers of ‘2.0’ have finally announced the release date of its trailer. Starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it&nbsp;is one of the most awaited films of this year.&nbsp; 
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Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his official Twitter handle to share the release date of 2.0 teaser. He wrote: “The promotions are all set to gather momentum... #2Point0Trailer will be out on 3 Nov 2018... Stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar... #2Point0TrailerOnNov3.”

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‘2.0’ has been generating quite a buzz, what with its teaser that released last month capturing the attention of movie buffs.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/20-teaser-flying-phones-a-gigantic-crow-and-chitti-the-robot-rajinikanth-akshay-film-is-high-on-tech-165372"> Check the teaser here.&nbsp;</a> 
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The film is helmed by S Shankar and is bankrolled by Allirajah Subaskaran and Raju Mahalingam. Made under the banners of Lyca Productions, the film stars Rajinikanth as Vaseegaran and Chitti, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey as Shahrah Bohra, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Riyaz Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sana in a cameo appearance. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-20-new-posters-out-promises-to-stun-audience-164297">See posters here.&nbsp;</a> 
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Heavy on CGI and VFX work, it has been made on an estimated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-and-akshay-kumars-20-made-on-a-budget-of-rs-500-crore-165276">budget </a>of Rs 543 crore -- making it one of the most expensive Indian films.&nbsp;

Makers of ‘2.0’ have finally announced the release date of its trailer. Starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is one of the most awaited films of this year. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his official Twitter handle to share the release date of 2.

Makers of ‘2.0’ have finally announced the release date of its trailer. Starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is one of the most awaited films of this year. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his official Twitter handle to share the release date of 2.0 teaser. He wrote: “The promotions are all set to gather momentum... #2Point0Trailer will be out on 3 Nov 2018... Stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar... #2Point0TrailerOnNov3.” The promotions are all set to gather momentum... #2Point0Trailer will be out on 3 Nov 2018... Stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar... #2Point0TrailerOnNov3 pic.twitter.com/3FuahEasda — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 28, 2018 × ‘2.0’ has been generating quite a buzz, what with its teaser that released last month capturing the attention of movie buffs. Check the teaser here. The film is helmed by S Shankar and is bankrolled by Allirajah Subaskaran and Raju Mahalingam. Made under the banners of Lyca Productions, the film stars Rajinikanth as Vaseegaran and Chitti, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey as Shahrah Bohra, Adil Hussain, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Riyaz Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sana in a cameo appearance. See posters here. Heavy on CGI and VFX work, it has been made on an estimated budget of Rs 543 crore -- making it one of the most expensive Indian films.

Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar-starrer '2.0' trailer to launch on this date

While <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-kaala-despite-lukewarm-opening-trade-analysts-hopeful-about-rajini-magic--142987">Rajinikanth’s Kaala</a> may have passed a few hurdles as it crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office worldwide in just three days, his other film in the pipeline with Akshay Kumar titled 2.0 seems to not get a go-ahead.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/20-getting-delayed-because-of-cg-work-rajinikanth-28130">Heavy on VFX</a>, 2.0 was expected to get released by April but was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-20-postponed-again-wont-release-in-april-31241">pushed for another 2-3 months</a>. It was then decided that the film will clash with Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2 that is scheduled for the Independence Day. However, sources close to the film reportedly confirm that the film will still take some more time and be ready only by next year, that is 2019. Apparently, a lot of VFX work is still pending as the rendering of huge chunks is yet to be done. &nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/20-teaser-starring-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-leaked-online-34611">Also </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/20-teaser-starring-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-leaked-online-34611">read:</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/20-teaser-starring-rajinikanth-akshay-kumar-leaked-online-34611">&nbsp;2.0 teaser starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar leaked online</a>

In a report published on an entertainment website, a source close to the film said, “With the amount of VFX work on 2.0 that is still pending, there is no way the makers will be able to release the film this year. In fact, the producers are currently working out a perfect release date for the film that will now hit screens in 2019. An announcement of the same will be done in the last quarter of the year.”

The source added, “By this year-end, the makers of 2.0 are looking at completing a majority of the VFX work but this constant delayed has created yet another problem and this time it is the budget that has gone haywire”

2.0 is being helmed by Shankar and stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in key roles. Akshay is reportedly playing an antagonist in the film. The film also has Amy Jackson. It will be a sequel to the blockbuster Tamil film Enthiran, which released in 2010.&nbsp;

A source close to the film reportedly confirmed that a lot of VFX work is still pending in the film -- making it impossible for makers to release the film this year

While Rajinikanth’s Kaala may have passed a few hurdles as it crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office worldwide in just three days, his other film in the pipeline with Akshay Kumar titled 2.0 seems to not get a go-ahead. Heavy on VFX, 2.0 was expected to get released by April but was pushed for another 2-3 months. It was then decided that the film will clash with Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2 that is scheduled for the Independence Day. However, sources close to the film reportedly confirm that the film will still take some more time and be ready only by next year, that is 2019. Apparently, a lot of VFX work is still pending as the rendering of huge chunks is yet to be done. Also read: 2.0 teaser starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar leaked online In a report published on an entertainment website, a source close to the film said, “With the amount of VFX work on 2.0 that is still pending, there is no way the makers will be able to release the film this year. In fact, the producers are currently working out a perfect release date for the film that will now hit screens in 2019. An announcement of the same will be done in the last quarter of the year.” The source added, “By this year-end, the makers of 2.0 are looking at completing a majority of the VFX work but this constant delayed has created yet another problem and this time it is the budget that has gone haywire” 2.0 is being helmed by Shankar and stars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in key roles. Akshay is reportedly playing an antagonist in the film. The film also has Amy Jackson. It will be a sequel to the blockbuster Tamil film Enthiran, which released in 2010.

Rajinikanth's '2.0' gets postponed again, to release in 2019?

It is very common for any actor to get intimated with the superstardom of South Indian star Rajinikanth but when another superstar says that, you actually feel the weight of Thalaiva.&nbsp;

Aamir Khan while talking about his film with the media on his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aamir-khans-birthday-kiran-rao-greets-him-with-flowers-a-hug-and-a-kiss-at-the-mumbai-airport-35796" target="_blank">53rd birthday</a> feared that his upcoming film <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-aamir-khan-rings-in-his-53rd-birthday-on-thugs-of-hindostan-sets-with-katrina-kaif-and-fatima-sana-shaikh-35790" target="_blank">&quot;Thugs of Hindostan&quot;</a>&nbsp;might clash at the box office with Rajinikanth&#39;s &quot;2.0&quot;&nbsp; this Diwali.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-happy-birthday-aamir-superstar-makes-instagram-debut-thanking-his-mother-35791" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Happy birthday Aamir: Superstar makes Instagram debut thanking his mother!</a>

Addressing the issue, Aamir said,&nbsp;&ldquo;I hope that 2.0 does not release with us or else, we will face problems. Rajinikanth is a big star and I respect him a lot.&quot;

The superstar&nbsp;has spoken about the clash previously too, when in an interview with a leading daily, he said,&nbsp;&ldquo;See, it comes back to the same problem that we have only 5,000 screens in India. Any producer of a big film would want the maximum screens for it. So, a clash definitely affects the films. As far as possible, that should be avoided. But sometimes, it isn&rsquo;t possible to avoid.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-20-postponed-again-wont-release-in-april-31241" target="_blank">Rajinikanth </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-20-postponed-again-wont-release-in-april-31241" target="_blank">starrer</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-20-postponed-again-wont-release-in-april-31241" target="_blank">&nbsp;&quot;2.0</a>&quot;&nbsp;is a sci-fi thriller, helmed&nbsp;by S Shankar. The film is a sequel to the 2010 release &quot;Enthiran&quot;&nbsp;and will see Rajini reprise his Chitti role. It also has Akshay Kumar in the lead.&nbsp;

&quot;Thugs of Hindostan&quot;&nbsp;is an action-adventure&nbsp;produced by Aditya Chopra. The film will see Aamir Khan with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Shaikh.

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Aamir currently wrapped up the shooting for 'Thugs of Hindostan' in Jodhpur

It is very common for any actor to get intimated with the superstardom of South Indian star Rajinikanth but when another superstar says that, you actually feel the weight of Thalaiva. Aamir Khan while talking about his film with the media on his 53rd birthday feared that his upcoming film "Thugs of Hindostan" might clash at the box office with Rajinikanth's "2.0" this Diwali. Also Read: Happy birthday Aamir: Superstar makes Instagram debut thanking his mother! Addressing the issue, Aamir said, “I hope that 2.0 does not release with us or else, we will face problems. Rajinikanth is a big star and I respect him a lot." The superstar has spoken about the clash previously too, when in an interview with a leading daily, he said, “See, it comes back to the same problem that we have only 5,000 screens in India. Any producer of a big film would want the maximum screens for it. So, a clash definitely affects the films. As far as possible, that should be avoided. But sometimes, it isn’t possible to avoid." Rajinikanth starrer "2.0" is a sci-fi thriller, helmed by S Shankar. The film is a sequel to the 2010 release "Enthiran" and will see Rajini reprise his Chitti role. It also has Akshay Kumar in the lead. "Thugs of Hindostan" is an action-adventure produced by Aditya Chopra. The film will see Aamir Khan with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Shaikh.

Aamir Khan worried about his 'Thugs of Hindostan' clash with Rajinikanth's '2.0'

Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s much-awaited movie 2.0 &#39;s teaser has been leaked online before its official release.&nbsp;

The movie is the sequel to the Tamil blockbuster Robot which starred Rajini along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

The sequel&nbsp;will be starring the Tamil superstar alongside Amy Jackson with Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar playing the&nbsp;antagonist.

The movie will make the&nbsp;Tamil&nbsp;debut of&nbsp;Akshay&nbsp;Kumar.&nbsp;

The teaser went viral within few minutes of its release on the internet.&nbsp;

The clip of the movie leaked is speculated to have been uploaded from abroad as the VFX work of the film is in the process from there.&nbsp;

Earlier Rajinikanth&#39;s another movie Kaala was also leaked online before the official release. 
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The movie is the sequel to the Tamil blockbuster Robot which starred Rajini along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited movie 2.0 's teaser has been leaked online before its official release. The movie is the sequel to the Tamil blockbuster Robot which starred Rajini along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The sequel will be starring the Tamil superstar alongside Amy Jackson with Bollywood Khiladi Akshay Kumar playing the antagonist. The movie will make the Tamil debut of Akshay Kumar. The teaser went viral within few minutes of its release on the internet. The clip of the movie leaked is speculated to have been uploaded from abroad as the VFX work of the film is in the process from there. Earlier Rajinikanth's another movie Kaala was also leaked online before the official release.

2.0 teaser starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar leaked online

As India waits for superstar Rajinikanth to announce details of his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-urges-fans-to-come-together-and-register-on-his-new-website-28255" target="_blank">political party</a>, there is news that Thalaiva will be seen in&nbsp;Iraivi fame Karthik Subbaraj&#39;s film.&nbsp;

Karthik confirmed the news on Twitter as he posted an update on his official page. the yet-to-be-titled film will be funded by Sun Pictures and will be Rajinikanth&#39;s third upcoming film after&nbsp;Kaala and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-akshay-kumars-20-postponed-again-wont-release-in-april-31241" target="_blank">2Point0</a>.&nbsp;

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Really Can&#39;t express my happiness in words... My most treasured dream come true moment... Thanks a lot Thalaivaaaaa... <a href="https://twitter.com/superstarrajini?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@superstarrajini</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/sunpictures?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sunpictures</a> ... ???????????? !! <a href="https://t.co/Wy5V5YNBQa">https://t.co/Wy5V5YNBQa</a>
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With this venture, it will be the first time that&nbsp;Rajinikanth will team up with&nbsp;Karthik for a film.&nbsp;

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There were, however, reports that the superstar will team up with&nbsp;Pa Ranjith for a political film, touted to be his last film before he launches his political party or one with Mersal director Atlee who apparently even narrated the script to Thalaiva.&nbsp;

As for his other works in the pipeline, Karthik is currently awaiting the release of his silent film Mercury starring Prabhudheva as the hero. His previous films Pizza, Jigarthanda and Iraivi have earned him several awards and critical acclaim.

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This will be the first time when the duo would get to work together

As India waits for superstar Rajinikanth to announce details of his political party, there is news that Thalaiva will be seen in Iraivi fame Karthik Subbaraj's film. Karthik confirmed the news on Twitter as he posted an update on his official page. the yet-to-be-titled film will be funded by Sun Pictures and will be Rajinikanth's third upcoming film after Kaala and 2Point0. Really Can't express my happiness in words... My most treasured dream come true moment... Thanks a lot Thalaivaaaaa... @superstarrajini & @sunpictures ... ???????????? !! https://t.co/Wy5V5YNBQa — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) February 23, 2018 × With this venture, it will be the first time that Rajinikanth will team up with Karthik for a film. Also Read: Supreme Court orders Rajinikanth's wife to refund Rs 6.2 crore to private company There were, however, reports that the superstar will team up with Pa Ranjith for a political film, touted to be his last film before he launches his political party or one with Mersal director Atlee who apparently even narrated the script to Thalaiva. As for his other works in the pipeline, Karthik is currently awaiting the release of his silent film Mercury starring Prabhudheva as the hero. His previous films Pizza, Jigarthanda and Iraivi have earned him several awards and critical acclaim.

Superstar Rajinikanth to work next with director Karthik Subbaraj, after 'Kaala', '2.0'

Rajinikanth- Akshay Kumar&#39;s &quot;2.0&quot; will not be releasing as declared earlier in April.&nbsp;

Trade analyst&nbsp;Surendhar MK told an entertainment website that the film has been pushed further by a few months along with Ramesh Bala, another analyst who took to Twitter to announce the change in dates.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-rajinikanths-20-to-be-first-south-indian-film-to-release-in-saudi-arabia-28463" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Rajinikanth&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia?</a>

Bala wrote: &quot;<s>@</s>superstarrajini - <s>@</s>akshaykumar &#39;s <s>#</s>2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months..&quot;

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According to sources close to the film, work on &quot;2.0&quot;&nbsp;is not anywhere close to completion and that it will take some more time to hit the theatres. The post-production work is expected to wrap up by the month of July and so the makers are eyeing an August release for the film.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-teaser-launch-of-superstar-rajinikanths-20-will-happen-on-this-date-28520" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; will happen on this date</a>

The film has been in news for quite some time now -- for its talented star cast, VFX, Akshay Kumar&#39;s look among other things.&nbsp;

&quot;2.0&quot; was supposed to release on Diwali 2017, was pushed to&nbsp;January 2018 release owing to pending VFX work and was then finally shifted to April when the makers failed to meet the deadline.

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Trade analyst Surendhar MK announced that the film has been pushed further by a few months

Rajinikanth- Akshay Kumar's "2.0" will not be releasing as declared earlier in April. Trade analyst Surendhar MK told an entertainment website that the film has been pushed further by a few months along with Ramesh Bala, another analyst who took to Twitter to announce the change in dates. Also Read: Rajinikanth's '2.0' to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia? Bala wrote: "@superstarrajini - @akshaykumar 's #2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months.." . @superstarrajini - @akshaykumar 's #2Point0 release will not happen in April.. The release is most likely to be postponed by 2 to 3 months.. pic.twitter.com/dOBYRZUzH5 — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) January 30, 2018 × According to sources close to the film, work on "2.0" is not anywhere close to completion and that it will take some more time to hit the theatres. The post-production work is expected to wrap up by the month of July and so the makers are eyeing an August release for the film. Also Read: Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth's '2.0' will happen on this date The film has been in news for quite some time now -- for its talented star cast, VFX, Akshay Kumar's look among other things. "2.0" was supposed to release on Diwali 2017, was pushed to January 2018 release owing to pending VFX work and was then finally shifted to April when the makers failed to meet the deadline.

Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar's '2.0' postponed again, won't release in April

As momentum grows for superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s movie &quot;2.0&quot;, there is now an official teaser launch date with us.&nbsp;

The teaser for Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar-Amy Jackson starrer&nbsp;&quot;2.0&quot; will be launched at&nbsp;Natchathira Vizha 2018, Malaysia on January 6.

The teaser launch like its music launch in&nbsp;Burj Khalifa in Dubai on October 27 last year will be a grand affair.

The announcement was made by&nbsp;south film critic and trade expert, Sreedhar Pillai, who tweeted:&nbsp;&ldquo;#2PointO teaser to be released at the #NatchathiraVizha2018, Malaysia on Jan 6, says @Karthi_Offl . @superstarrajini will be there at the event.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-rajinikanths-20-to-be-first-south-indian-film-to-release-in-saudi-arabia-28463" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Rajinikanth&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia?</a>

The film is perhaps one of the most anticipated films of the year, apart from being India&#39;s most expensive feature film till date too -- made on a budget of over Rs 400 crore.&nbsp;

&quot;2.0&quot;&nbsp;is not only special because superstar Rajinikanth will take forward the story of prequel &quot;Enthiran&quot;&nbsp;but with this film, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will make his debut in the Tamil film industry. Amy Jackson will be essaying the female lead in the film and plays&nbsp;an important role.&nbsp;

It was earlier announced on November 27 that the film will have its<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-rajinikanths-20-to-have-its-digital-premiere-on-amazon-prime-25242" target="_blank"> digital premiere</a> on Amazon Prime Video.

The movie also stars Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar in the role of an antagonist and is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster 'Enthiran'

As momentum grows for superstar Rajinikanth's movie "2.0", there is now an official teaser launch date with us. The teaser for Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar-Amy Jackson starrer "2.0" will be launched at Natchathira Vizha 2018, Malaysia on January 6. The teaser launch like its music launch in Burj Khalifa in Dubai on October 27 last year will be a grand affair. The announcement was made by south film critic and trade expert, Sreedhar Pillai, who tweeted: “#2PointO teaser to be released at the #NatchathiraVizha2018, Malaysia on Jan 6, says @Karthi_Offl . @superstarrajini will be there at the event." Also Read: Rajinikanth's '2.0' to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia? The film is perhaps one of the most anticipated films of the year, apart from being India's most expensive feature film till date too -- made on a budget of over Rs 400 crore. "2.0" is not only special because superstar Rajinikanth will take forward the story of prequel "Enthiran" but with this film, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will make his debut in the Tamil film industry. Amy Jackson will be essaying the female lead in the film and plays an important role. It was earlier announced on November 27 that the film will have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

Teaser launch of superstar Rajinikanth's '2.0' will happen on this date

Even before superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s film &quot;2.0&quot; comes out on the floor, there is happy news ringing for the south Indian project.&nbsp;

If reports published in a leading daily are to be believed, &quot;2.0&quot; could become the first major south Indian movie to launch in the highly conservative Saudi Arabian market.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Saudi Arabian government had shut down all of its cinema halls in the 1980s and since then no movies have released in that country.

With the new Saudi Arabian government trying to project a new and modern image&nbsp;of the nation, there&nbsp;is&nbsp;news that&nbsp;they will&nbsp;be opening&nbsp;their cinema halls&nbsp;from March 2018.&nbsp;

This has propelled the makers of 2.0 to&nbsp;make efforts to launch the&nbsp;highly-anticipated film&nbsp;in the nation.&nbsp;

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As quoted in the daily,&nbsp;Raju Mahalingam, COO of Lyca Productions, said, &quot;The overall revenue for a big film production can increase by 30 per cent. Since movies have now begun to open in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in India, we hope to release them in all three languages in Saudi Arabia too. A new market in West Asia, where a substantial number of Tamil and Malayalees stay, will be a big boost for our movies.&rdquo;

The film is directed by Shankar and will be a sequel to the&nbsp;2010 blockbuster &quot;Enthiran&quot;, which had Rajinikanth in the lead role and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the heroine.

In &quot;2.0&quot;, Bollywood star&nbsp;Akshay Kumar will play the antagonist and Amy Jackson will be seen as Rajinikanth&rsquo;s love-interest. AR Rahman is producing music in the film with Nirav Shah on camera and Anthony at editing.&nbsp;

The movie is projected as the most expensive movies India has ever seen and is&nbsp;produced by A Subhashkaran under his banner Lyca Productions on a budget of Rs 450 crores.

The mega-budget sci-fi movie is expected to release in three languages, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

&quot;2.0&quot;&nbsp;was initially scheduled to hit the screens during the Republic Day weekend but its release has been pushed to April 15, 2018.

There is news that Saudi Arabia is all set to re-open its cinema halls from March 2018 and if all goes through as planned then superstar Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' will be released there.

Even before superstar Rajinikanth's film "2.0" comes out on the floor, there is happy news ringing for the south Indian project. If reports published in a leading daily are to be believed, "2.0" could become the first major south Indian movie to launch in the highly conservative Saudi Arabian market. The Saudi Arabian government had shut down all of its cinema halls in the 1980s and since then no movies have released in that country. With the new Saudi Arabian government trying to project a new and modern image of the nation, there is news that they will be opening their cinema halls from March 2018. This has propelled the makers of 2.0 to make efforts to launch the highly-anticipated film in the nation. Also Read: Rajinikanth's '2.0' to have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime As quoted in the daily, Raju Mahalingam, COO of Lyca Productions, said, "The overall revenue for a big film production can increase by 30 per cent. Since movies have now begun to open in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu in India, we hope to release them in all three languages in Saudi Arabia too. A new market in West Asia, where a substantial number of Tamil and Malayalees stay, will be a big boost for our movies.” The film is directed by Shankar and will be a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster "Enthiran", which had Rajinikanth in the lead role and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the heroine. In "2.0", Bollywood star Akshay Kumar will play the antagonist and Amy Jackson will be seen as Rajinikanth’s love-interest. AR Rahman is producing music in the film with Nirav Shah on camera and Anthony at editing. The movie is projected as the most expensive movies India has ever seen and is produced by A Subhashkaran under his banner Lyca Productions on a budget of Rs 450 crores. The mega-budget sci-fi movie is expected to release in three languages, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. "2.0" was initially scheduled to hit the screens during the Republic Day weekend but its release has been pushed to April 15, 2018.

Rajinikanth's '2.0' to be first south Indian film to release in Saudi Arabia?

Superstar Rajinikanth today said director Shankar&#39;s &#39;2.0&#39; release has been shifted to April as some more computer graphic work has to done in the movie.

The 67-year-old actor, who met his fans for the fifth consecutive day here, expressed doubts whether a film of such magnitude would be made again.

&quot;It is because of the content. The way how we speak about the movie Chandralekha, it will be like that,&quot; the actor said.

The 3D sci-fi film has Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles.

&quot;Since there are some more CG (computer graphics) work that needs to be done, it is getting delayed. We have shifted the release to April,&quot; Rajinikanth said.

The movie, which was initially scheduled to release this year on Diwali was later postponed to January 25.

The S S Vasan-directed &#39;Chandralekha&#39; was released in 1944 and turned out to be a blockbuster.

Recalling his earlier days in the film world, Rajinikanth said, &quot;when I first met (late director) K Balachander, he just told me to learn Tamil and booked me for three upcoming movies.&quot;

&quot;If I became a star after learning from Balachander sir, (Director) SP Muthuraman sir, (directors) Mani Ratnam and Suresh Krishna made me a superstar,&quot; he said.

Praising Shankar, Rajinikanth said he made him a pan-India actor through &quot;Endhiran&quot;.

Referring to his upcoming movie &#39;Kaala&#39; directed by Pa Ranjith, the actor said it was shaping up well. It is expected to be released in two months, he added.

Appealing to his fans to focus on achieving their dreams, he said one should try to achieve them in a normal way. But, if you are unable to make your dream come true, you should not feel bad about it, he said.

Later talking to reporters about his plans to enter politics, he said, &quot;just wait for one more day.&quot;

Amid speculation over his entry in politics, Rajinikanth had said on Tuesday that he would announce his stand on December 31.&nbsp;

The movie, which was initially scheduled to release this year on Diwali was later postponed to January 25.

Superstar Rajinikanth today said director Shankar's '2.0' release has been shifted to April as some more computer graphic work has to done in the movie. The 67-year-old actor, who met his fans for the fifth consecutive day here, expressed doubts whether a film of such magnitude would be made again. "It is because of the content. The way how we speak about the movie Chandralekha, it will be like that," the actor said. The 3D sci-fi film has Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles. "Since there are some more CG (computer graphics) work that needs to be done, it is getting delayed. We have shifted the release to April," Rajinikanth said. The movie, which was initially scheduled to release this year on Diwali was later postponed to January 25. The S S Vasan-directed 'Chandralekha' was released in 1944 and turned out to be a blockbuster. Recalling his earlier days in the film world, Rajinikanth said, "when I first met (late director) K Balachander, he just told me to learn Tamil and booked me for three upcoming movies." "If I became a star after learning from Balachander sir, (Director) SP Muthuraman sir, (directors) Mani Ratnam and Suresh Krishna made me a superstar," he said. Praising Shankar, Rajinikanth said he made him a pan-India actor through "Endhiran". Referring to his upcoming movie 'Kaala' directed by Pa Ranjith, the actor said it was shaping up well. It is expected to be released in two months, he added. Appealing to his fans to focus on achieving their dreams, he said one should try to achieve them in a normal way. But, if you are unable to make your dream come true, you should not feel bad about it, he said. Later talking to reporters about his plans to enter politics, he said, "just wait for one more day." Amid speculation over his entry in politics, Rajinikanth had said on Tuesday that he would announce his stand on December 31.

2.0 getting delayed because of CG work: Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth&#39;s sci-fi thriller 2.0 will have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video. 
 
The movie, also starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in the role of an antagonist, is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster Enthiran. S Shankar is returning as the director for the film, which is being produced by Lyca Productions. 
According to a statement, the subscribers of the streaming giant will access to watch the film in multiple languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. 
 
Vijay Subramaniam, Director, Content, Amazon Prime Video, said, &quot;With this momentous deal, Amazon Prime Video further enhances its robust Bollywood and regional content library. 
 
&quot;Amazon Prime Video is happy to join hands with Lyca Productions for the exclusive streaming rights for this mega-blockbuster film. Both, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar are phenomenal actors with an unbelievable fan following that will soon get the chance to stream the sequel of Rajnikanth&#39;s memorable movie on their favourite streaming device,&quot; he added. 
 
Amy Jackson, Sudanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain and Kalabhavan Shajohn complete the supporting cast. 
 
Academy award-winning composer A R Rahman has composed the music for the project, which is said to be India&#39;s most expensive film with a budget of Rs 450 crore.

Subaskaran Allirajah, Chairman of the Lyca Group, said, &quot;Making movies is my passion. We are here to produce great movies. I hope these investments will take Tamil and Indian cinema to world-class standards.&quot;

The film is expected to hit theatres in January next year.&nbsp; 
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Amazon Prime acquires streaming rights for Rajinikanth's new film.

Rajinikanth's sci-fi thriller 2.0 will have its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The movie, also starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar in the role of an antagonist, is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster Enthiran. S Shankar is returning as the director for the film, which is being produced by Lyca Productions. According to a statement, the subscribers of the streaming giant will access to watch the film in multiple languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Vijay Subramaniam, Director, Content, Amazon Prime Video, said, "With this momentous deal, Amazon Prime Video further enhances its robust Bollywood and regional content library. "Amazon Prime Video is happy to join hands with Lyca Productions for the exclusive streaming rights for this mega-blockbuster film. Both, Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar are phenomenal actors with an unbelievable fan following that will soon get the chance to stream the sequel of Rajnikanth's memorable movie on their favourite streaming device," he added. Amy Jackson, Sudanshu Pandey, Adil Hussain and Kalabhavan Shajohn complete the supporting cast. Academy award-winning composer A R Rahman has composed the music for the project, which is said to be India's most expensive film with a budget of Rs 450 crore. Subaskaran Allirajah, Chairman of the Lyca Group, said, "Making movies is my passion. We are here to produce great movies. I hope these investments will take Tamil and Indian cinema to world-class standards." The film is expected to hit theatres in January next year.

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