No hurdles for RANA

 

The Superstar may be taking rest in hospital. But there is no stopping for K S Ravikumar, the director of ‘Rana’, for the filmmaker is busy zeroing in on locations and finalising the remaining members of the cast and crew.

“The project is very much on track. Our plan is to start the regular shooting only in July. So Rajini’s hospitalisation has not stopped the shaping up of Rana in any way,” Ravikumar says. The director, who had earlier worked with the Superstar for ‘Muthu’ and ‘Padaiyappa’, adds: “I was recently in Thailand to select locations. I will be soon leaving for London for the same purpose.”

Meanwhile, sources say that the Superstar is taking complete rest at a suit in the seventh floor of the hospital, with his family members being with him. “He wants to spend his time by watching comedy channels,” they add.

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Rajini charms patients in Hospital!!

 Ailment just couldn’t stop Superstar Rajinikanth, who is at his active best always. Even as his health showing fast improvement, the top actor has been busy doing rounds the hospital where he was admitted to, visiting fellow patients and interacting with them.

“Rajini is full of energy. He has been making it a point to visit other patients regularly and to chat with them. Those in the hospital were stunned with the Superstar’s super act,” said sources.

“Doctors recently removed phlegm from his chest. He will be discharged soon,” they said, adding: “The hospital is flooded with calls ever since Rajini was admitted here. The phone is ringing non-stop.”

Meanwhile, fans of Rajini offered prayers at various temples in and around Tiruchi on Sunday, invoking the blessings of the Almighty for speedy recovery of the actor. Fans said that they would continue to offer special prayers across the State till the matinee idol returns home from hospital.

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Rana Movie Launch Video Firstlook - Exclusive

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Its Official: Deepika in Rana!!

 Bollywood top ranking actress Deepika Padukone has confirmed that she will be part of the Super Star Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Rana’. Deepika is thrilled and “very excited to be working with a legend and the biggest actor in India”.

Co-producer and technical director of the film, Soundarya Rajinikanth has also authenticated the news and said she “excited to have Deepika Padukone on board”.

Deepika is one of the most wanted and most preferred actresses in India and she had dream debuts in different languages. She debuted with the biggest star of the language at that time.

She started her career in Kannada opposite Upendra with the movie ‘Aishwarya’. She started in Hindi opposite Shahrukh Khan with the film ‘Om Shanti Om’. Now for her first Tamil film she is pairing opposite the biggest star of contemporary Indian cinema, Rajinikanth.

‘Rana’ is a full-length period film and the super star is playing three roles. Pre-production work on the film is on war footing and the film is officially expected go on the floors in March.

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