Rajinikanth-Deepika Padukone's combat in Kochadaiyaan!

The shooting of Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone starrer Kochadaiyaan is completed and the first edited copy of the film was received well by the team. The movie, which was delayed due to the health concerns of the superstar, seems to be getting ready for the release in the later part of the year.

KS Ravi Kumar was supposed to direct Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone in Rana, the movie has been put on back burner after Rajini fell ill. However, when the superstar started recovering, the proposed project was pushed and Kochadaiyaan under the leadership of Soundarya Ashwin, the daughter of the Endhiran actor, was announced.

It has to be noted that KS Ravikumar has penned the stories for both, Kochadaiyaan and Rana. Later, the makers of the movie claimed that Kochadaiyaan was a prequel to Rana. However, the actress' dates given for the Tamil movie went for toss but the best efforts put by the team made Deepika to manage her dates and given nod for the latest movie too.

After completing the shooting, KS Ravikumar admitted that the film has been delayed but they worked over time to complete the filming of Kochadaiyaan. Now, the team is game for the dubbing. Continue reading on the slideshow...

Rajinikanth-Deepika's Combat In Kochadaiyaan!

During an interview, KS Ravikumar has spilled an interesting detail about the movie. He said that there is a deadly combat scene between Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone in Kochadaiyaan!

Rajinikanth-Deepika's Combat In Kochadaiyaan!

The action sequence was shot in London and the Ravikumar believes that the fight between Rajini-Deepika will be one of the highlights of Kochadaiyaan.

Rajinikanth-Deepika's Combat In Kochadaiyaan!

He further claims that the action sequence will stun the audience.

A Picture From Recently-Held Preview of Kochadaiyaan

The action sequences were all shot outdoor and it will be a treat for Rajinikanth fans as the superstar looks fit and fabulous in the fighting scenes.

Soundarya With Her Tech Team

Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan is a mega-budget flick, which also features Jackie Shroff, Sarath Kumar and others in the cast. It is a period film that is inspired by Pandya king Kochadaiyaan Ranadheeran, and is a fictional account of the ruler.