Rana (cancelled film)
Rana | |
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Directed by | K. S. Ravikumar |
Written by | S. Ramakrishnan |
Produced by | Soundarya Rajinikanth Latha Rajinikanth Sunil Lulla |
Starring | Rajinikanth Deepika Padukone Sonu Sood |
Cinematography | R. Rathnavelu |
Edited by | Anthony |
Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production companies | |
Release date | 2012 |
Country | Template:Film India |
Language | Tamil |
Rana (Tamil: ராணா) is a forthcoming Tamil historical action film supposed to be directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, and Sonu Sood in lead roles,[1][2] the film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The film will feature cinematography by R. Rathnavelu and music by Oscar] winning composer A. R. Rahman.[3] With filming to start in April 2011, the film is expected to be simultaneously made in Hindi and dubbed in Telugu,[4] all three of which are slated for release in 2012.[5][6]
Cast
Production
Development
During late-2010, reports suggested that Rana would be the new title of Soundarya Rajnikanth's self-produced, directed, and designed film Hara, an animation film that began production in 2007, featuring her father Rajnikanth in the title role.[7] It was also reported that K. S. Ravikumar was signed up as co-director to direct "non-animated" scenes of the film, in which Rajinikanth would pair up with Trisha Krishnan.[8][9] The reports were later falsified as several websites on January 28, 2011 claimed that Rana was a separate project, jointly produced by Eros International and Soundarya's Ocher Picture Productions.[10][11]
Confusions of Rana being the "revival" of Hara were cleared as both Ocher and Eros denied the claims, stating that Rana was "a fresh script" and will be shot as live action while Hara was still under production, likely to be released after the former.[12][1]
Casting
The film was dubbed as a "Rajinikanth-starrer" when it was first announced, adding that Rajinikanth would feature in three different roles in the film. Before the film's official announcement, Trisha Krishnan was reported to be signed up for a lead role,[9] but was eventually false. Later reports stated that Anushka Shetty, Deepika Padukone, Asin, Madhuri Dixit, and Sneha were approached for lead roles.[13][14][15] So far, only Padukone has been signed up,[16] making it her debut in Tamil cinema. Sonu Sood who previously appeared as a supporting character with Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi (2005) was signed to play the film's antagonist.[17]
The film is expected to sport an extensive technical crew. R. Rathnavelu will be the film's cinematographer.[18] Rajeevan was signed up as art director.[18] S. Ramakrishnan was signed up as the film's dialogue writer.[19] Anthony and A. R. Rahman will work as the film's editor and composer, respectively.[20]
References
- ^ a b V Lakshmi, TNN, Jan 30, 2011, 12.00am IST. "'Rana is a period film' - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Meera Srinivasan. "Arts / Cinema : 'Raana' Rajini's next venture". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-11-03/rajinikanth-raana-19-02-11.html
- ^ "Breaking News: Rajni's next is 'Rana' - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2005-08-31. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ "Rajinikanth | Rana | Rajinikanth Rana | Rajnikanth New film Rana | Rateesh Manoharan | Rajnikanth Rateesh Manoharan Rana | Aravind Kalyanasundaram | Ratnavelu | Deepika Padukone". Telugu.16reels.com. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ "Sultan to Hara to Rana - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ "Rana | Rajinikanth Sultan Hara Rana | Rajinikanth Sultan changed to Rana | Rajinikanth Trisha | Rajini Rana Trisha | Sultan the Warrior". Telugu.16reels.com. 2011-01-23. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ a b "Trisha opposite Rajini - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ "Rajinikanths Next Film Rana-an entirely new project for 2012 release". Kolly Talk. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ Bharti Dubey, TNN, Jan 29, 2011, 05.42pm IST. "'Rana', a triple delight for Rajini fans - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Who is 'Rana'? - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. 2005-08-31. Retrieved 2011-01-30.
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/64151.html
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63926.html
- ^ Rajinikanth to do three roles in Raana | TruthDive
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63971.html
- ^ a b Rajinikanth in triple role in next film Rana - Hindustan Times
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/63512.html
- ^ "Exclusive: Rajini's Next Film - Rajinikanth - Rana - K S Ravikumar - Eros - Soundarya Rajinikanth - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2011-01-29.