SEPT 10- It has been almost three years since we saw ‘Superstar’ play the hero and two, since Soundarya Ashwin’s announcement of her mega budget period film Kochadaiiyaan.
For a Rajini fan, it’s the kind of wait that’s punishing. So, when Kochadaiiyaan’s official trailer was released at 9.30 am this morning, it was received with almost as much festivity as would the release of his film.
Though the comments for trailer gave mixed reviews about its animation and special effects, most of Rajini’s loyal fan following made up for these reviews with a generous dose of frenzied admiration, with some people even claiming that this was the first time they looked forward to a Monday.
“There have been complaints about the film’s CG quality, but I strongly feel we should cut some slack for this film, because the technology used is one-of-its-kind in Tamil cinema and that’s a great start.
Also, considering the market, the money that could be collected for the film is low,” says city-based filmmaker and lyricist Charukesh Sekar.
“I think the intrigue is tapped a lot because we see him young again and definitely larger-than-life,” he adds.
Many others feel the effort being put into this film makes it unique. Word is that late actor Nagesh will also be brought to life in an animated character in the film.
Kochadaiiyaan’s posters have claimed the use of Performance Capturing Technology – which was used in big budget Hollywood films like Avatar and The Adventures of Tintin. The official trailer, which gives viewers a sneak peek into this technology, has already got Rajini fans raving Superstar’s new style.
Balaji Venugopal, television host, RJ and actor, is convinced that Kochadaiiyaan’s use of impeccable state-of-the-art technology, along with Rajinikanth’s popularity could make this film the beginning of a new trend.
“Kochadaiiyaan’s trailer reveals the spectacular CG and animation work that’s gone into the film and this would make it a trendsetter for big budget animations films in Tamil cinema.
There have always been reservations about investing in a technology ahead of its time, but Kochadaiiyaan, being Superstar’s magnum opus, is sure to inspire people. Also, this film could re-introduce Rajinikanth as a ‘Superstar’ to the future generation – one that didn’t grow up watching his classics like Billa or Polladhavan – as it will relate to them and make them fall in love with him too,” he says.
But leaving the technical aspects aside, there are always die-hard Rajinikanth’s fans, who welcome his every decision with open hearts.
Editor, publisher and a huge ‘Superstar’ fan, Sameer Bharath Ram, wishes after such a long wait, he could have seen more of his favourite star in the trailer. “The trailer looks great but would have loved to see more of Rajinikanth in it. I am definitely looking forward to a bigger trailer soon. Rajini looks amazing in the clip,” he says.
Kochadaiiyaan is also a film close to many people’s hearts as it will feature their ‘Superstar’ on the big screen, after he was taken ill with dehydration and exhaustion after his last film, Enthiran.
If a minute-and-a-half long trailer could generate such excitement, one can only imagine the celebrations that will mark Kochadaiiyaan’s release stated for December 12 this year.
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