Sun TV bags Darbar satellite rights for huge price!

Rajinikanth’s ‘Darbar’ is getting ready for theatrical release next month during the Pongal holidays. Written and directed by AR Murugadoss, ‘Darbar’ is actually a cop action thriller that has the veteran star in a police officer’s role. Expectations are huge as Rajinikanth is playing a cop’s role after over two decades.

Trade circles have pinned high hopes on the film as they will be hoping to kick start the new year with a blockbuster. Recently, the film’s satellite rights were bagged by market leader Sun TV for a huge undisclosed amount. It is worth a mention that the superstar’s next film with director Siva is produced by Sun Pictures.

Darbar has Nayanthara as the female lead. Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty plays the antagonist role. The supporting cast also comprises of Nivetha Thomas, Prateik Babbar, Sriman, Yogi Babu, cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s Yograj Singh and many others. Lyca Productions is producing the film.