Article--Sultan of swings

Here's a look at Rajnikanth's character in the animation film, Sultan - The warrior. It will be replete with his trademark mannerisms

Kunal M Shah

South superstar Rajnikanth will now feature in an animation film, Sultan - The Warrior, which also marks the directorial debut of his daughter Soundarya. Rajnikanth, who essays the title role of Sultan will dub for the film in four languages Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English. Produced by Adlabs, the film is touted as one of the most expensive films made in India.

Rajnikanth plays a mythological, larger-than-life hero in this action-adventure film. The film will be replete with trademark Rajnikanth mannerisms and punch lines. A R Rahman is composing the music. The film, which is targeted at children and adults alike, will have a worldwide release next year. The first look of Sultan will be unveiled during the screening of Rajnikanth's latest film, Shivaji -The Boss that hit the screens today.

Director of Adlabs Pooja Shetty, informs, "Over 50 per cent of our population is below the age of 20. They enjoy animation films. Besides that, animation is a universal favorite with audiences. There is a dearth of quality animation content originating from India and Adlabs is making a foray into the sector with this project."

Rajnikanth's Ocher Studios will be focussing on the creative and technical aspects of the film. If sources are to be believed the project has been a hush hush project for a long time now.

Soundarya Rajnikanth, managing director, Ocher Studios, says, "In this case, we are facing enormous interest from my father's global fan base keen to know more about his next releases. That's why we're releasing the new animated look of him. This is just a glimpse, there is much more to come."