Monday Jan 16 2012, Chennai

'Kochadaiyaan' from Jan 19

The Boss is back. The shooting of 'Kochadaiyaan', Superstar Rajinikanth's forthcoming film, is expected to start in Chennai on January 19. The movie has created a lot of expectations ever since it was announced a couple of months back.

"January 19 is an auspicious day and Rajini is ready to start his next project on that date. The formal pooja will take place at the Superstar's favourite Pillayar temple inside the AVM Studios at Vadapalani," sources say.

To be directed by Soundarya Ashwin, the younger daughter of Rajini, 'Kochadaiyaan', a period flick, will be shot using state-of-the-art technology. "Graphic programmes used for Avatar will be used in Kochadaiyaan," said Soundarya earlier.

K S Ravikumar, who has penned the story, screenplay and dialogues, will also help Soundarya in directing the movie. After completing 'Kochadaiyaan,' Rajini and Ravikumar will come together for 'Rana', their long pending project.