More screens for Rajinikanth's first Tamil 3D movie, Malaysian fans excited

Last update: 30/11/2018

By R. Ratcharathan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) –  The craze for Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth’s new film ‘2.0’ has  reached new heights with tickets for the science fiction movie sold out for  first one week in  most of the cinemas screening the movie  in Malaysia.

Chairman of DMY, the film’s Malaysian distributor, Datuk Mohamed Yusoff said local cinemas have been increasing the number of  screenings of the movie due to the phenomenal and huge demand from Malaysian fans.

He said the first Tamil 3D film which has also been released in three languages, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi,  is being screened  in  200 cinemas nationwide,  including in 3D format in 60 cinemas and 2D in 140 cinemas. 

“Most of theatres have been fully booked for few days via online ticket booking. We also have increased the number of screenings  due to the high demand, thus the public need not have to worry,” he told Bernama  in an exclusive interview here today.

The highly-anticipated film, which is a sequel to the 2010 blockbuster Enthiran (Robot) hit the big screen on Thursday, worldwide. The movie is about how  a scientist  helps a government in investigating a threat that is beyond understanding using his robot.

Directed by S.Shankar, the film with  a budget of US$76 million, is one of the most expensive films ever made in India, and  expected to create a 'Tsunami' at the box office.....