Manga-inspired action epic <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/alita-battle-angel-movie-finally-arrives-to-lukewarm-reviews-194191&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=0ahUKEwi4ouGUiKngAhUFinAKHdOaAOAQFggFMAA&amp;client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NHYcAe9iY7tM0W1Tu_mc2">'Alita: Battle Angel'</a> begins its worldwide cinema roll out this week but with a hefty budget and years in the making, producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez acknowledge the stakes are high at the box office.

The CGI-heavy action adventure about a cyborg heroine in a post-apocalyptic world is reported to have been made with a budget of around $200 million, according to the Hollywood press.&nbsp;

'Avatar' director Cameron first wrote a script in 2004 for the film but eventually passed on the project to 'Sin City' director Rodriguez.

"It`s in that battle-cruiser class of budgets, there`s no question about it so, yeah, the stakes are high,"&nbsp;

Cameron said at the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

"If people show up we're definitely going to do at least one more if not two. It's mapped out for three in total."

Critics have given lukewarm reviews to the movie, whose release date has been postponed twice.&nbsp;

"There's a lot riding on it but you never know if it does really well, people come out to see it and people want more, you've wanted to make sure you`ve got your bases covered," Rodriguez said.

The film stars Rosa Salazar in the title role with Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Mahershala Ali in supporting roles.

Manga-inspired action epic 'Alita: Battle Angel' begins its worldwide cinema roll out this week but with a hefty budget and years in the making, producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez acknowledge the stakes are high at the box office.

Manga-inspired action epic 'Alita: Battle Angel' begins its worldwide cinema roll out this week but with a hefty budget and years in the making, producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez acknowledge the stakes are high at the box office. The CGI-heavy action adventure about a cyborg heroine in a post-apocalyptic world is reported to have been made with a budget of around $200 million, according to the Hollywood press. 'Avatar' director Cameron first wrote a script in 2004 for the film but eventually passed on the project to 'Sin City' director Rodriguez. "It`s in that battle-cruiser class of budgets, there`s no question about it so, yeah, the stakes are high," Cameron said at the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday. "If people show up we're definitely going to do at least one more if not two. It's mapped out for three in total." Critics have given lukewarm reviews to the movie, whose release date has been postponed twice. "There's a lot riding on it but you never know if it does really well, people come out to see it and people want more, you've wanted to make sure you`ve got your bases covered," Rodriguez said. The film stars Rosa Salazar in the title role with Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Mahershala Ali in supporting roles.

High stakes as 'Alita: Battle Angel' hits screens

Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty known for making action films like "Singham", revealed that he is working on a script for "a lady Singham".

Shetty recently launched an animation series "Little Singham", in collaboration with Discovery Kids, Reliance Animation and Rohit Shetty.&nbsp;

During a media interaction on Tuesday, Shetty said, "We are planning, it is being planned, we are working on the script for a lady Singham, just like we made 'Singham' and now are making 'Simmba'. It will take a lot of time, we are planning and working on creating an environment where there is a women character, who is also a cop.”

He added, "The germ or thought is there to create this whole cop universe we will make a film that will have a lady cop. And we will add a lady cop in our 'Little Singham' too.”

His upcoming film<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-its-confirmed-sara-ali-khan-not-priya-varrier-to-star-opposite-ranveer-singh-in-simmba-36445"> "</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-its-confirmed-sara-ali-khan-not-priya-varrier-to-star-opposite-ranveer-singh-in-simmba-36445">Simmba</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-its-confirmed-sara-ali-khan-not-priya-varrier-to-star-opposite-ranveer-singh-in-simmba-36445">"</a> is an action comic drama featuring Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan 
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Known for his action films, the filmmaker revealed that he now wants to make a female-centric cop action film

Indian filmmaker Rohit Shetty known for making action films like "Singham", revealed that he is working on a script for "a lady Singham". Shetty recently launched an animation series "Little Singham", in collaboration with Discovery Kids, Reliance Animation and Rohit Shetty. During a media interaction on Tuesday, Shetty said, "We are planning, it is being planned, we are working on the script for a lady Singham, just like we made 'Singham' and now are making 'Simmba'. It will take a lot of time, we are planning and working on creating an environment where there is a women character, who is also a cop.” He added, "The germ or thought is there to create this whole cop universe we will make a film that will have a lady cop. And we will add a lady cop in our 'Little Singham' too.” His upcoming film "Simmba" is an action comic drama featuring Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan

Rohit Shetty: Working on the script for 'a lady Singham'

Looks like Baaghi makers are thoroughly impressed with lead actor Tiger Shroff as they announced today the third instalment of the action franchise, much ahead of the release of the second film -- <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-tiger-shroff-shares-the-first-poster-of-baaghi-2-announces-the-release-date-28529" target="_blank">Baaghi 2</a>.&nbsp;

Helmed by&nbsp;choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan, Baaghi 3 will star Tiger Shroff, as announced by film-trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Twitter.&nbsp;

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Tiger Shroff-Disha Patani starrer Baaghi 2 will release almost a month later.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-tiger-shroff-girlfriend-disha-patani-vacation-in-maldives-28307" target="_blank">Also See: Tiger Shroff, girlfriend Disha Patani vacation in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-in-pictures-tiger-shroff-girlfriend-disha-patani-vacation-in-maldives-28307" target="_blank">Maldives</a>

The first film, Baaghi, released in 2016 and featured Shroff along with Shraddha Kapoor in the lead.&nbsp;

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'Baaghi 2' stars real-life couple Tiger Shroff opposite Disha Patani

Looks like Baaghi makers are thoroughly impressed with lead actor Tiger Shroff as they announced today the third instalment of the action franchise, much ahead of the release of the second film -- Baaghi 2. Helmed by choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan, Baaghi 3 will star Tiger Shroff, as announced by film-trade analyst Taran Adarsh on Twitter. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala... Director Ahmed Khan... Lead actor Tiger Shroff... The third instalment in #Baaghi film series announced: #Baaghi3... Here's the official announcement: pic.twitter.com/urwwZDe5VF — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2018 × Tiger Shroff-Disha Patani starrer Baaghi 2 will release almost a month later. Also See: Tiger Shroff, girlfriend Disha Patani vacation in Maldives The first film, Baaghi, released in 2016 and featured Shroff along with Shraddha Kapoor in the lead.

Ahead of 'Baaghi 2' release, makers announce next film: Tiger Shroff to star in 'Baaghi 3'

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