Santosh Sivan to crank camera for Murugadoss’ next with Rajinikanth

As reported by us earlier, director AR Murugadoss’ next film is with Rajinikanth. Though the movie is yet to be officially announced, the director has confirmed that he is doing a project with the superstar this year. It is now learnt from trusted sources that ace cinematographer Santosh Sivan has been signed for the film. He has earlier worked with Murugadoss in ‘Thuppakki’ and ‘Spyder’. The veteran’s frames in Rajinikanth’s classic hit ‘Thalapathi’ is celebrated even after two decades of its release. Fans will be hoping to see the recreation of the ‘Thalapathi’ magic.

According to director Murugadoss, his movie with Rajinikanth will be a complete mass entertainer just like how the fans expect. Reports suggest that the casting and other pre-production works are on at full swing. Anirudh Ravichander is the front runner for music director. Sun Pictures is most likely to produce this movie. It must be noted that the banner was recently associated with both Rajinikanth and Murugadoss in ‘Petta’ and ‘Sarkar’, respectively.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s ‘Petta’ hit screens last day and has opened to marvelous response at the box office. As promised by director Karthik Subbaraj, the movie is a celebration of vintage Rajinikanth mannerisms that fans have been missing for over a decade. ‘Petta’ is expected to do massive business, both at the domestic and overseas markets.