Rajinikanth to join Akshay Kumar during promotions of 2.0?

26 Nov 2018

With a budget of Rs 510 crores, is by far the most expensive Indian film to have ever been made. Will Rajinikanth break his principle of not promoting his films before their release for the sake of getting the enhanced footfalls into Shankars 2.0? Though outwardly calm, the team now faces the mammoth task of making back its investments from this grossly over-budget film. With Rajinis recent films underperforming at the box office the producers of are keen for the superstar to join Akshay Kumar for some serious promotion. Rajini Sir hasnt agreed so far to go with the plan of doing combined media interactions with Mr Akshay Kumar. But he may soon come round as he knows is crucial to his career, says a source close to the project. While Akshay Kumars stronghold over the North Indian audience will hold the film in good stead, Rajinikanth s nebulous hold over the Hindi belt has the producers of very nervous. With the budget being what it is cant afford to be a success in selected pockets only. And now has unexpected competition from Sylvester Stallone who returns to the screen with the hefty pugilistic Hollywood hi-jinks offering Creed 2. Sources say Creed 2 s Indian distributors Warner Brothers intend to unleash a fair competition for with a sizable numbers of screens claiming audiences attention. has an uphill task ahead. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Rajinikanth Akshay Kumars 2.0 earns Rs. 370 crores even before release