After a hectic sixty day shoot in China, director Shankar has moved on to the city for his forthcoming film I, which is being made at a staggering budget of `175 crores by Aascar Films. While Vikram and Amy Jackson sizzle as the lead pair, Comedy King Santhanam has been roped in for a crucial role. And needless to say, A.R. Rahman with whom the director shares a close bond, is in charge of the soundtrack.
The maverick filmmaker has hired Yuen Woo-ping, top stunt choreographer turned director who had worked in Hollywood flicks like Couching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, for the high action segments while shooting in China. Now, one hears that K'town's master Anal Arasu is being brought on board for local action blocks.
A fight sequence where Chiyaan takes on the baddie Kamaraj has been planned for ten days in North Chennai's Ennore Factory . Why ten days for a fight sequence? A production source says, “It's common knowledge that Shankar expects perfection even it's a small scene. He does proper homework and goes through it many times before coming to the sets. Even though it's an action block, he sits with the stunt master with each and every shot's composition.“
CREDITS : DECCAN CHRONICLE
DATED : 28/11/2012
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