Lingaa

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Cast:    Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Jagapathi Babu
Direction:    K. S. Ravikumar
Production:    Rockline Venkatesh
Music:    A. R. Rahman

After a gap of four years Superstar Rajinikanth made a comeback this year, with ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ directed by his daughter Soundarya Ashwin Rajinikanth. The 3D animated film is not inferior to the recent films of the Superstar in terms of box office collections.

As a pleasant surprise to his fans, the actor started acting in his next film even before the release of ‘Kochadaiiyaan’. This is of course a phenomenon that was not seen in the actor’s career at least for the past two decades. Rajini has taken up ‘Lingaa’ that is being directed by K.S.Ravikumar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh.

The story written by Ponkumaran has pre independence and contemporary portions and the audience can get to see their matinee idol in dual roles. Bolloywood heroine Sonakshi Sinha is debuting in Tamil as the love interest of Rajini’s character in the pre-independence era while Anusha has been paired up with the character played by Rajini in the present day portions. The film also features Santhanam, Karuna, Radharavi, R.Sundarrajan and many other actors in the supporting cast. Telugu actor Jagapathi Babu has been roped in to play an important role which is reportedly the lead villain role in the film.

Music is being scored by A.R.Rahman and Rathnavelu handles the camera. The shooting of the film is 70% complete and the film is touted to release in December.

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‘Lingaa’ songs to be ready in August

As we have reported earlier A.R.Rahman has finished composing songs for director Shankar’s magnum opus ‘Ai’ and he has handed over the final master copy of the music album to the film’s producer Aascar.V.Ravichandran. ‘Ai’ audio is expected tobe released in August.

Since A.R.Rahman has completed composing for ‘Ai’ he will soon start composing songs for Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Lingaa’ as confirmed by the film’s director K.S.Ravikumar.

Ravikumar has updated in his microblogging site as “#ARRahman finished his compose for #Ai film n expect to start his compose for #Lingaa soon n will complete few songs b4 august 3rd week!”

‘Lingaa’ shoot is progressing rapidly and sources reveal that 70% of the film is already complete. The team is chasing the December release deadline.

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‘Acting with Superstar is superbbb!!!’- Popular actor

A few months back we reported that actor Manobala has been included in the supporting cast of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Lingaa’ that is being directed by K.S.Ravikumar. Now the actor has confirmed the news in his Twitter page.

“Acting with super star and sonakshi sinha..ooohhhh”

“Acting with SUPER STAR is superbbbbbbb”

Manobala has turned a Producer with ‘Sathuranga Vettai’ which is nearing release. He has shown the trailer of the film to the Superstar and updated the star’s reaction as “Super star saw my trailer sathuranka vettai and appreciated so much..good credit from a wonderful person…”

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‘Lingaa’ team ready for next schedule

The shooting for Superstar starrer Lingaa is going on at break neck speed indeed, as the makers are looking to complete the movie sooner than expected. The team of Lingaa along with Rajini, Sonakshi Sinha and director KS Ravi Kumar has completed their shooting in Hyderabad and will soon be moving on to their next schedule.

Apart from Hyderabad, the shooting also took place around forests for the last couple of weeks. Actress Sonakshi Sinha plays one of the leading ladies of this movie, where superstar dons a dual role and Anushka being the other actress as well. Sonakshi took on to micro blogging site to confirm that Hyderabad part of the shooting is over and the actress will move on to her Bollywood film “Tevar” for a few days.

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Rajnikanth shoots for Linga in Hyderabad nonstop

Rajnikanth always prefers shooting for films in Hyderabad city. Presently Rajni is busy shooting for the film Lingaa in Hyderabad.. The latest we hear is that this film has moved to the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad from the famous studio, RFC, that is situated in ourskirts of the city.. The film is being shot in Hyderabad for over a month. First the film was shot at Ramoji Film City for many days where the special sets were erected.

Sources from the unit informed us that many key scenes will be shot at Annapurna Studios. A massive set has been constructed for the same. A R Rahman has composed the music for Lingaa. Rajnikanth has been paired with Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka in this film. K S Ravi Kumar is directing this film, which is produced by Rockline Venkatesh.

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Prabhu adds more glitter to ‘Lingaa’

The blockbuster combo of Superstar Rajnikanth – K.S.R is getting bigger and bigger as it progress towards its finish line. The movie already got the stake holds of, Santhanam, Jagapathi Babu and Dev Gill in its male quotient of stars have added one more biggie, Prabhu.

Prabhu has played a major role in some of Rajni’s biggest hits in the past. Guru Sishyan, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Chandramukhi, and Kuselan have already featured them both. Now, its time for a reunion again in the silver screens. K.S.R have asked Prabhu to do a cameo and he appeared to the sets of ‘Lingaa’ immediately.

The highly anticipated movie of the year is financially backed by Rockline Venkatesh. The movie is expected to release on Rajni’s birthday. The official news is awaited on the same.

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Rajnikanth finishes a duet with Anushka

Last week we told our esteemed readers that Rajnikanth starrer 'Lingaa' has moved to Annapoorna Studios for a shoot schedule. The latest we hear is that a romantic song was canned on Rajnikanth and Anushka at a specially erected set there. It was finished in jiffy manner.

The film has been progressing in Hyderabad for over a month. And Rajinikanth is not taking much rest as he wants to finish the film as early as possible. He wants the movie to hit the screens on his birthday - December 12th this year.

'Lingaa' has generated huge curiosity. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha apart from Rajnikanth and Anushka. Rajnikanth enacts a double role in this film K S Ravikumar is directing this film, which is produced by Rockline Venkatesh.

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Lingaa takes a break

Superstar Rajinikanth's  KS Ravikumar directed Lingaa long schedule in Hyderabad has come to an end. Now the unit is taking a short break and will resume the shoot in Chennai in the next few days.

In Hyderabad, the shoot initially happened at Ramoji Film City and then the shoot moved to Annapurna studio. A huge cast of Superstar Rajinikanth, Anushka, Sonakshi, Santhanam, Dev Gill and several others participated in the shoot.

A huge dam set was constructed and the shoot was carried out in the backdrop of the set. Superstar is rumored to play the role of a district collector in the movie. Also, a song in which Rajinikanth appeared in cowboy costumes was filmed.

The movie's opening song with a huge number of junior artists along with Superstar was shot in Hyderabad. Director KS Ravikumar who is known to plan and execute his movies in a methodical way is all set to complete the shoot soon. Lingaa is scheduled to release on December 12.

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'Lingaa' climax shoot in Shimoga

After 22 years, Rajinikanth was at the Mangalore Bajpe International airport en route to Thirthahalli in Shimoga district of Karnataka. He will be shooting the climax his KS Ravikumar directed Lingaa in Shimoga area, mainly near Jog Falls.

At the Mangalore airport he was given a huge welcome by the airport authorities. Rajinikanth said that he is going to Thirthahalli and other areas in Shimoga district for a 21-day film shooting.

Rajinikanth gave the right bytes to the media saying his usual comments like – “I will enter politics , if God wishes it so.” On Lingaa he said the producer of the film Rockline Venkatesh was trying
his best to release the film on his birthday – December 12.

The superstar also made it clear that he had no health issues. He said he was in fighting fit shape, by God’s grace. He will be shooting important scenes with Sonakshi Sinha and others during this 21 –day shoot. The talkie portion of the film will be completed with this schedule.

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Sudheep in ‘Lingaa’?

It is a well known news that Rajinikanth holds a special place for Sudheep’s acting skills. The Superstar  has called Sudheep to his house and appreciated him for his stupendous acting in ‘Naan E’. The final leg of ‘Lingaa’ is underway in Karnatakan, and if the sources are to be believed, Sudheep is taking part in the climax sequences.

There’s already a negative lead, which is being played by Jagapathi Babu, but insiders say, Sudheep’s role is pretty crucial & K.S. Ravikumar, who will be directing Sudheep’s next movie in Kannada has requested him to take time and be a part of this movie as well. The movie already boasts a tremendous cast which includes, Sonakshi, Anushka, Santhanam, Karunakaran, and Sudheep’s inclusion will be icing on the cake.

The shooting is progressing swiftly, and Rajini himself has assured the movie will be out for his birthday.

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Superstar’s ‘Lingaa’ overcome a minor trouble

As we all know, Superstar’s ‘Lingaa’ is underway for the final schedule in Shimoga, and the team is working day & night to meet the deadline. Insiders say, the team ‘Lingaa’ was busy shooting some crucial scenes near Linganamakki Dam after getting prior permissions from the authorities. But, some social activists of different Kannada organizations joined hands together and protested against team ‘Lingaa’.

They feared about the shooting might affect the Ecosystem of Lingamakanni Dam. Team ‘Lingaa’ called the officials to the location and made them talk to the protestors. After getting promises from the crew and concerned authorities, the protesters left the scene without creating further fuss. K.S.Ravikumar is directing the film and A.R.Rahman is taking care of the music.

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Lingaa-First Look Poster is out!

One of the highly anticipated movies of the year, Superstar Rajinikanth’s Lingaa’s First Look poster was released around mid-night.

It shows Thalaivar walking in his trademark style. The motion poster version of the same was released in FB. The poster went viral in both FB and Twitter immediately. Several fans including celebs expressed their happiness on seeing vintage Thalaivar back.

Since Kochadaiiyaan which was released earlier this year used performance capturing technique, the expectations are even high for the live action- Lingaa - which brings the successful combo of Dir KS Ravikumar and Superstar.

At present, the climax is being shot in Shimoga district in Karnataka.

The movie’s audio is tentatively schedule for a Diwali release. It will be a grand birthday treat for Superstar fans as the man himself recently confirmed that Lingaa will release on Dec 12th of this year.

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'Lingaa' heads to Europe

Superstar Rajinikanth's  KS Ravikumar directed Lingaa's climax shoot is currently going on near Jog Falls in Shimoga district in Karnataka. After wrapping up that shoot, Lingaa team will then be heading to Europe to shoot some romantic duet songs.

Currently monsoon rain is hampering the shoot in Karnataka. But still KS Ravikumar is making brisk progress with the shoot. The post production work is going on simultaneously. KS Ravikumar and Editor Samjith are editing the movie once they are done with the day's shoot.

KS Ravikumar is making sure that he completes the shoot and post-production on time to release the movie for the Superstar's birthday on Dec 12 . Recently, Lingaa's First Look motion poster was released to thunderous response from Superstar fans and public all over.

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Rajini's 'Lingaa' wraps up today

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Lingaa, directed by KS Ravikuma’s talkie portion  is getting complete today (Sep 23) in Hyderabad. The film produced by Rockline Venkatesh is getting completed under eight months, as it gears up for a December 12 release.

The cameraman of the film Rathnavelu had tweeted earlier: “Filming a high octane action sequence for Lingaa with my favourite Super Star and my brother Lee Whitaker.”

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SPB sings again for superstar

One of the traditions of a Superstar Rajinikanth movie over the years is that his introduction song in the film should be sung by legendary singer SP Balasubramanian.

His next movie Lingaa is no exception as Singer SPB has recently recorded the intro song for superstar under the baton of AR Rahman. Lyricist Vairamuthu has written the song.

The news has made all the Superstar fans very happy as they are expecting a complete entertainer from the Superstar in Lingaa.

Meanwhile, Lingaa completed a long 42 days non-stop schedule that started in Karnataka and ended in Hyderabad’s RFC yesterday. Three songs have to be shot including the introductory song.

The director of the film KS Ravikumar is planning to shoot one song in a studio in Chennai, one in outdoor  and one more in Europe.