Rajinikanth starrer 'Annaatthe' producers refute false rumours of movie getting shelved

Rajinikanth and Nayanthara starrer Annaat's producers, in a recent media interaction with an online portal, put rest to rumours of upcomer getting shelved due to high production cost. makers revealed that film is t shelved and would soon resume shoot. 

For past few days, re have been several reports speculating that makers of Annaat were unhappy with ir discussion with Rajinikanth over his fee for upcomer. Reason of which, makers were planning to shelve upcomer, stated several media reports. However, producers of Rajinikanth starrer refuted rumours and exclaimed m as untrue. 

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Annaat shooting to resume soon?

Rajinikanth and Nayanthara starrer's shooting commenced in December last year at Ramoji Film City in Hyderab. However, Annaat's shooting was halted mid-way because of lockdown imposed due to coronavirus outbreak. According to a media report published on an online portal, shoot of Annaat would resume after coronavirus scare subsides. Reportedly, Annaat's 50 per cent shooting is finished. 

Annaat to reunite Nayanthara and Rajinikanth?

Rajinikanth and Nayanthara would be reuniting for Annaat after success of Darbar.  A.R. Murugoss-directorial h Rajinikanth in role of a police officer, and Nayanthara essaying part of his partner in action-drama. Rajinikanth and Nayanthara starrer reportedly collected Rs 250 crores worldwide at box office. Siruthai Siva-directorial will also reunite Rajinikanth with two of his actors from 90s, Khushbu Sundar and Meena. 

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Annaat reportedly narrates a heart-warming tale of bror and sister, played by Rajinikanth and Keerthy Suresh respectively. Siruthai Siva-directorial also features Meena, Khushbu, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, and Soori in pivotal roles. Annaat is bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran under production house Sun Pictures. According to reports, Rajinikanth and Nayanthara starrer is slated to hit marquee in Pongal 2021. 

Here are some pictures from sets of Siruthai Siva-directorial 

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What's next for Rajinikanth?

A few months ago, online reports stated that Kamal Haasan would be bankrolling a movie with Rajinikanth in le.  forthcoming movie is tentatively titled Thalaivar 169 and will be helmed by Master fame Lokesh Kanagarajan. Reportedly, makers of Rajinikanth starrer were expected to make an official anuncement soon.