Shankar Spending 5 Crores For A Single Song?

April 23, 2014 - 11:15 AM IST

Tamil director Shankar is renowned for his heavy budgeted films and is also known for turning them into blockbusters too. “Ai” is the latest film of Shankar with versatile hero Vikram in the lead role and actress-turned-model Amy Jackson. Vikram will be seen in a dual role in the film and the film’s shoot is nearing its completion now.

As per the latest updates, Shankar has designed a lavish song in Ai movie and that too without the hero in it. Yes, you heard it right. Shankar has already started the shooting of this lengthy [6 ½ minutes long] song and he is spending over 5 crores for the huge sets and special effects of this special song that pops up in the pre-climax of movie. And, the interesting thing is that the song will be featuring Amy Jackson and Upen Patel [the villain in this flick]. Cinematographer PC Sreeram is said to have worked very hard to capture this beautiful song and the richness will be displayed in every minute detail. This special song's premise will be starting in China and will have an end in Chennai. 

Ai is being released in 17 languages and it will be released as Manoharudu in Telugu. Director Shankar has spent more than a year on this single project and is pinning high hopes on its success. Let’s see what’s in the store this time!