‘2.0’ set to wow with visuals and sound
The trailer launch of the upcoming sequel to the hit film ‘Enthiran’ was held on Saturday
When the audience put on their 3D glasses during the trailer launch of upcoming film, 2.0, held in Chennai on Saturday, they were in not just for a visual treat but for a new experience in sound. Launched using a technology called ‘SRL 4D sound’, the man behind it — Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty — said that it was the result of two years of work. Iconic composer AR Rahman is behind the music for the film.
Explaining the technology, director S Shankar said that when he visualised
2.0 in 3D, he also contemplated making its sound in 4D.
“We all know that there are speakers placed above, below, on the sides, front and behind in the hall, but this is the first time there are speakers below our feet. There was potential in my story where we could capture the happenings on the ground,” he said. 2.0, the sequel of Enthiran: The Robot (2010), stars South Indian superstar Rajinikanth, 67, and marks the Tamil cinema debut
of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The film, which has been in the making for four years, will once again see Rajinikanth playing dual roles of Vaseegaran, the scientist, and Chitti, the robot.
Kumar will play the antagonist, while actress Amy Jackson is paired opposite Rajinikanth. While little is known about the film’s plot, the trailer reveals a clash between Vaseegaran, who reactivates Chitti to fight Dr Richards (Kumar). There is a message about the ill effects of today’s technology. The tag line of film is “the world is not only for humans”.
When the video of the song Endhira Logathin
Sungari was played in 3D format, it transported viewers into another world.
Initially, Shankar had not planned for any songs in the film, said Rahman. “Now the album has four. The background score is being worked on, involving a 100-member orchestra from London along with a 40-piece choir from Mumbai.”
Calling Rajinikanth his favourite hero, Rahman said that the actor’s rise to stardom has inspired him since he was young.
“After the Oscar win, I wanted to retire at 40, but while working with Rajinikanth in Enthiran ,I was astounded by Rajini sir’s love for cinema and that he continues working even at this age,” said Rahman.
Shankar’s films are known for its social messages. 2.0 has one too as is evident from the trailer where Kumar’s character says: “Every cell phone user is an aggressor”.
At the trailer launch of 2.0, which will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, Kumar impressed the audience with his Tamil speech, spoken haltingly and with effort.
Calling Shankar “a scientist and not a director” Kumar said that working in an epic film like
2.0 was a great learning experience. This was the first time in his 28-year career that Kumar has worn so much make-up. His prosthetics included coloured lens and false teeth. Not to forget his heavy costume.
“It took three-anda-half hours to put on make-up and one and a half hours for its removal.”
When questioned on the fitness regime that he is known to follow religiously, Kumar called it a routine learnt from his father, an army man. He enjoyed being up at 4am for workouts.
“It is not something forced on me. My body is a temple and I will do it for the rest of my life,” said Kumar.