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Shankar's 'Robot', starring superstar Rajnikanth Saturday, 12 January, 2008 London, Mumbai, 7th January 2008: Leading integrated Tamil media & entertainment company Ayngaran International, which is an Eros International company, announces the production of Shankar's 'Robot', starring superstar Rajnikanth. After the grand success of 'Shivaji', Tamil film industry's most popular star, Rajnikanth, talented director, Shankar, and music maestro, A. R. Rahman, are coming together once again in the much anticipated 'Robot'. Expected to be the grandest film ever to be made in Indian cinema, 'Robot', will be produced in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and other languages. Director, Shankar, commented: "It's very exciting to be working again with talents like Rajnikanth and A.R. Rahman. Combined with production & distribution muscle of Ayngaran – Eros International, 'Robot' has the potential of becoming this year's biggest film." Rajnikanth commented: "I am immensely happy to be working with Ayngaran – Eros International for 'Robot'. This film by Shankar is one of its kinds to be made on Indian screen. No one has done it before." K KarunaMoorthy, CEO of Ayngaran, commented: "After the grand success of 'Shivaji' and 'Billa' we are all geared up for 'Robot' now. Aligning with Eros International's consolidation strategy, we are leveraging our position to integrate the Tamil film industry by producing & releasing films on the global platform. It's a pleasure working again with the magical team of Rajnikanth, Shankar and A.R. Rahman. We are positive that 'Robot' will break all box office records. " About Eros International Plc Eros International plc is an established global player in the fast-growing Indian media and entertainment arena. Being vertically integrated means that Eros not only produces and commissions films like studios but it also distributes and exploits films across formats globally via cinemas, home entertainment, television formats and new media. Established in 1977, Eros International has three decades of market leadership in creating a global platform for Indian cinema. The company operates in over 50 countries with worldwide offices in India, UK, USA, Dubai, Australia, Fiji and Isle of Man. It has built a successful business model around the release of 30-40 new films every year and the exploitation of a film library containing more than 1,300 titles, making it one of the largest content owners in the business. Global Distribution, Motion Pictures, Music, Home Entertainment, e-Television, New Media and Animation are the main Strategic Business Units of Eros. Eros successfully completes its 30th year in the business with the Vision of consolidating the fragmented industry, the Strategy of operating a vertically integrated business model. About Ayngaran International Ayngaran has been the pioneers in Tamil Film Distribution in theatrical and home video formats in the International Market. The History of Ayngaran business dates back to 1987 when it had the vision to acquire the International Rights across formats of many Tamil films that became blockbusters. The Ayngaran library has over 1500 films including Blockbuster films like "Shivaji", "Padayappa", "Chandramukhi", "Mudhalvan", "Indian", "Jeans", "Boys", "Pokkiri", "Gilly", "Sivakasi", "Kadalukku Mariyadhai", "Alaipayuthey", "Kandukondain Kandukondain", "Kannathil Muthamittal" and "Billa 2007" amongst others. -AA ------------------------------ -- regards, Vithur A.R.RAHMAN - THE ABODE OF DIVINE MUSIC
