Enthiran (The Robot) bags Special Mention prize in Tokyo International Film Festival in Winds of Asia category!

Robot in TIFF
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Winds of Asia-Middle East Jury
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Winds of Asia–Middle East
This award was established to assist the development of Asian cinema. One work will be chosen by “the Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film Award Jury” for this award, which will target films made in Asia and shown under “Winds of Asia–Middle East” program. The award winner will be presented with a certificate and trophy from the mayor of Shibuya City.
Best Asian Film Award US$10,000
Robot Tickets sold out
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A Chance to See Finest Films from All Over the World
Without a doubt, the biggest attraction of TIFF is the very film itself. A number of films from across the world had been carefully chosen by programming directors and the film specialists, for each section.
We received 975 entries this year, which is well over than 100 compared with last year’s competition section entries. 15 films which had been chosen by programming directors will be screened in the competition section.
These films were chosen after many screenings and arguments, with careful consideration of qualities, news hooks, the balance of themes, and the diversity of regions.
Not only the competition section, but also every section has the amazing line-up. TIFF offers you a fresh movie experience which is different from the ones you can get from general release.
Also, many films will be screened as world premiere, international premiere, and Asian premiere. It is another feature of TIFF that you can see new films before they open to the public.
127 programs are looking forward to meeting you. We are sure that you will find your own favorite film at TIFF!!
Total films screened at TIFF
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TIFF’S brief note about Enthiran
If the Artificial Intelligence outsmarts its creator, what will be the end?
Winds of Asia-Middle East – Film Panorama of Asia-Middle East
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Introduction
Muthu’s superstar, Rajinikanth, is a robot in this latest film. A highly-conscientious robot is given a ‘heart’, but the impact of heartbreak changes him to become a villainous robot. Our hero, Rajini, goes on a roller coaster ride of good and evil.
Synopsis
Dr. Vasi (Rajnikanth) invents a super-powered robot, Chitti, in his own image. The scientific body, Aird, that must approve the robot declines it based on its not having emotions and the ability to make rational judgment. A sudden flash of lightning evokes emotions in the robot, and Chitti is seemingly ready for integration into the human world. Then Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vasi’s fiancée, Sana (Aishwarya Rai), and turns on its creator.
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Superstar Rajnikanth Makes It Happen

Superstar Rajnikanth fans might have been disappointed with the ‘Fake’ Rajnikanth in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Ra One’. But now they are happy that their matinee idol is back in form with the same energy. The actor is now constantly attending more events and has resumed his hobby of watching more movies.

It is worth mentioning that actress Manu, who made her debut starring opposite Ajith Kumar in ‘Kadhal Mannan’ happens to be the friend of Superstar. Yes, while the actor was undergoing severe treatment in Singapore, it was Manu who took care of a wonderful hospitality. To extend his gesture of gratitude and thanksgiving, the actor accepted the invitation and made it happen for the production of ‘Bhishma – The Grandsire’, which is a monologue theatre conceived and successfully performed by ‘Avant theatre in Singapore’, to Chennai.

The play portrays the character of Bhishma as he is lying on the bed of arrows and he questions his decisions in the retrospect. It showcased his integrity and commitment to his king even though he is aware of the final outcome.

Rajnikanth says that he will act until he has the speed

Rajni has mentioned that only his tempo is his strength and once he loses it, he will stop acting.
Rajnikanth for the first time after his recovery from his ill health has attended a function. On behalf of Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital a function was organized to honor director S P Muthuraman where he was presented with Sankara Rathna Award.

Rajni who participated in this function said, " I was thinking to participate in a good function like this after my recovery. With the blessings of the God and the prayers of my fans, I have been completely cured. I am hail and healthy now. I have not acted in S P Muthuraman’s films because he gave hit films but because of his love and affection he had towards me.
Many are telling that I should be active after my rest. I don’t have talent or good acting like Shivaji or Kamal. My strength is my speed. I can act only until this speed is there. Once the speed goes away, I will quit acting.

Asin says that she will act with Rajni soon

All the actresses have the desire to act with Rajni. In the recent times leading actresses like Nayanthara and Shriya got this opportunity. Nayanthara had acted with Rajni in Chandramukhi and Shriya had paired with Rajni in the film Shivaji. But Asin never got that opportunity. Asin while speaking said, "It is a really sad thing that I did not get the opportunity to act with Rajni.

He is a stalwart in the cinema industry. I have met Rajni in many cinema functions. Whenever I use to meet him, he use to motivate me a lot. I have the confidence that I will act with him soon. Moreover there is news that I am acquiring lots of properties. I am not interested in amassing properties. But I feel happy whenever I acquire some small properties in my name. I have purchased 6 bedroom apartment in Cochin. This apartment is sea facing and you can enjoy the scenic view from that house. My parents are staying me with Mumbai. Every month they go to the Cochin house. I have also planned to go there whenever I get time. I also have friends in cinema as well as outside.
I have planned to take all my friends to that apartment. I am listening to stories in South Indian languages. In Hindi it is a common thing to have two heroes in a film. But it is not so in South Indian films. Each actor has a group of fans and because of this it is not possible for two heroes to share the screen in a South Indian films."