‘Valmiki’, the second production venture of Vikatan Talkies is expected to be a totally different film, which would set new trends in Kollywood according to the film's director.

Directed by Anantha Narayanan, who had worked as Shankar's associate for the past few years, ‘Valmiki’ has ‘Kalloori’- fame Akhil in the lead role and Malluwood girl Meera Nandan as heroine.

Says Anantha Narayanan, “The whole movie is set in north Chennai. The very mention of the place makes one think that the film will be full of blood, gore and violence. But it won't be so. It is about a man who commits petty crimes and how his life takes a turn”.

Adding more, he says, “I am confident that people will encourage new concepts. ‘Valmiki’ will not disappoint movie lovers.”

A. R. Rahman has begun composing songs for the Rajini starrer 'Robot'.

Sources close to the music composer say that work has already begun in earnest as director Shankar is keen to start filming this August.

The director is on a location hunting spree while Rahman is busy composing the tunes. With Rajinikanth having completed the shooting for 'Kuselan', it looks certain that 'Robot' will begin this August.

'Robot', produced by Ayngaran International, will have Aishwarya Rai playing the heroine. The mega-budget movie will be shot in various locations across the globe.

From the moment director Shankar decided that he will work once again with the South Indian super star Rajinikanth, this project has been making news. Well there was also a controversy suggesting that Ash was signed and rumors emanating that she has quit the film. Well a few days back Ash had openly declared in an interview to a private channel that she had signed for this sci-fi flick. Now here is more news for all you fans of this Bollywood beauty. It seems director Shankar has asked Ash to go down by a few pounds because that is the look needed for the film. Ash, who had put on some weight for her recent blockbuster 'Jodhaa Akbar', is believed to be hitting the gym daily and is on a strict diet regimen for shedding the required kilos. Ash will be shown as a sleek chic and she might also have to do some stunt sequences for this film, hence the reducing in weight. Ash has received a whooping sum as advance, and signing this film she has become the top paid actress in the entire nation. 'Robot' sees the coming together of giants like Shankar, A.R. Rahman, and Rajinikanth. This same trio had come together for making 'Sivaji-The Boss' which became a block buster in South India and abroad. Let us hope that the magicians are able to weave their magic once again with this film as well.

Hot news on ‘Robot’ is coming out almost everyday. The latest news on the mega budget movie is that Arjun will be playing an important role in this film.
It may be recalled that Arjun had acted in Shankar’s 'Gentleman' and ‘Mudhalvan’ which were super hits. Moreover, it is not the first time Arjun acting in a movie with a senior star. He has earlier acted in Kamal Haasan’s ‘Kuruthippunal’ in a very significant role. The nature of Arjun’s role in ‘Robot’ is yet to be known.
We have more hot news on the ‘Robot’ front. Director Shankar has roped in Amitabh Bachchan in to the film. Though Rajini and Amithabh have acted together in Hindi movies, it would be the first time that Big B starring in a Tamil movie.
We had earlier informed you that ‘Robot’ started rolling on February 15 at AVM Studio, Chennai. On the first day of the shooting, Shankar shot Rajinikanth in various angles with different varieties of wigs and costumes. The photo session promises to bring more surprises about the movie.
Keep watching IndiaGlitz for the latest developments on ‘Robot’.

Director Shankar’s 'S' Pictures is all set to commence three new projects. Arivazhagan, Naga (TV serial ‘Marma Desam’ fame), and Thamira (the dialogue writer of K. Balachandar’s ‘Poi’) will be the three directors for the three films.
Among the three, we have gathered some information on the project directed by Thamira. The movie will be a commercial venture revolving around children and the title is said to be ‘Irattai Suzhi’.
The new projects will be launched in a grand function to be held during April.

Shankar’s next science fiction project ‘Robot’ started rolling amidst much fanfare yesterday. The film’s team started shooting the scenes in an air-conditioned room in AVM studio.
Director Shankar captured the superstar for the first scene of the film.
Many fans of the superstar were very eager to know the start of shooting of ‘Robot’ and within minutes of the news reaching them many fans of Rajinikanth thronged at AVM Studio to get a glimpse of the superstar.
But since the rules of AVM studio restricts the entry for the public the fans had to leave the scene disappointed.
This big-budget film sees superstar Rajinikanth and the Aishwarya Rai Bachchan coming together for the first time ever. The film is directed by one of the most flamboyant directors of the country, Shankar, and the music of A.R. Rahman will grace the film.
Let us also inform you that Rajinikanth will soon be shooting for P. Vasu directed ‘Kuselan’ the tamil version of Malayalam super hit ‘Katha Parayumbhol'.