Director
Shankar
has
proved
again
that
he
is
a
magician,
who
could
create
wonders
on
the
celluloid.
One
has
to
admit
this
after
watching
the
film
Robo
featuring
South
Indian
Superstar
Rajinikanth
and
former
Miss
World
Aishwarya
Bachchan
in
the
lead.
Shankar
has
done
wonders
behind
the
screen,
where
as
Rajini-Ash
on
the
silver-screen.
Rajini
has
played
dual
roles
as
a
scientist
and
Robot
and
his
hard
work
could
be
noticed
on-screen.
Story:
Vaseekaran
(Rajinikanth),
a
scientist
creates
a
humanoid
robot
by
struggling
around
for
five
years.
He
even
ignores
his
ladylove
Sana
(Aishwarya
Rai)
at
times.
His
creation
has
several
qualities
and
names
it
as
Chitti
(Rajinikanth).
That
robot
could
understand
the
commands
orally
and
could
act
accordingly
like
any
other
human
being.
It
could
dance,
fight,
understand
several
languages
and
has
good
memory.
In
fact,
Vasee
wants
to
handover
the
robot
to
Indian
Army
as
it
could
destroy
the
enemies
and
at
the
same
time
it
can"t
be
destroyed,
because
it
is
fire
and
water
resistant.
When
he
takes
to
a
panel
of
scientists,
one
among
them,
who
was
the
professor
of
Vaseekaran
(Danny
Denzongpa)
refuses
permission,
as
the
robot
doesn"t
have
judgment
and
says
that
it
could
even
kill
our
own
army
officers.
Incidentally,
Chitti
saves
several
live
in
a
fire
accident
and
in
this
process,
it
saves
a
girl
who
was
taking
bath
undressed.
Unable
to
bear
the
humiliation,
she
commits
suicide.
The
professor
tells
Vasee
to
destroy
the
Robot
as
it
doesn"t
have
any
emotions
and
it
is
dangerous.
At
the
same
time,
he
offers
millions
of
dollars
to
Vasee,
if
he
could
hand
it
over
to
him.
But,
Vasee
upgrades
Chitti
by
incorporating
the
emotions
like
anger,
sorrow,
love,
kiss
what
not…
Once
Sana
kisses
Chitti
and
this
ignites
love
in
Chitti.
When
Vasee
expresses
his
love
to
Sana,
Chitti
too
says
he
too
loves
her.
After
the
upgradation,
Vasee
takes
Chitti
to
the
Army
officers
but,
Chitti
behaves
differently.
This
irks
Vasee
and
destroys
Chitti
and
dumps
in
the
dust
bin.
However,
Chitti
resurrects
from
garbage
and
goes
to
Vasee"s
professor
to
give
him
a
rebirth
as
he
loves
Sana.
What
happens
next
should
be
see
on-screen.
PERFORMANCE:
Rajinikanth"s
performance
in
both
the
roles
is
excellent
and
his
role
as
a
robot
is
extra-ordinary.
No
one
could
do
such
a
character.
His
stylish
actions
are
very
impressive
and
could
be
admired
not
only
by
his
fans
but
by
the
common
audience.
Especially,
in
the
second
half,
he
plays
the
role
with
negative
shade
and
has
portrayed
excellently.
Aish
has
given
a
wonderful
performance.
Other
artistes
like
Danny
Denzongpa
and
others
have
done
justice
to
their
roles.
TECHNICAL:
The
production
values
of
Sun
Pictures
could
be
visualised
on
the
screen
and
standards
are
not
less
than
any
Hollywood
film.
Especially
the
last
half-an-hour
graphics
the
film
mesmerises
the
audience.
Cinematography
by
Ratnavelu
is
ultimate.
The
train
episode
and
several
others
were
excellently
picturised
and
its
a
treat
to
watch.
Editing
by
Anthony
is
equally
good.
but
the
film
could
have
shortened
by
some
10
to
15
minutes.
Action
scenes
by
Peter
Haynes
are
worth
watching.
However,
the
audiences
would
not
feel
bored
at
any
given
point
of
time.
Dialogues
by
Sri
Ramakrishna
are
adequate.
After
a
disaster
like
Puli,
AR
Rahman
has
done
good
work.
The
re-recording
of
the
film
is
exceptional
and
almost
all
the
songs
are
foot-tapping.
The
visual
effects
are
spectacular
and
the
graphics
are
unimaginable.
The
screenplay
by
Shankar
is
exceptional.
It
appears
each
and
every
inch
of
the
film
was
visualised
before
by
the
director
and
penned
every
moment
of
the
film
on
paper.
One
can"t
find
any
loophole
either
in
the
script
(story)
or
in
his
directorial
ability.
However,
the
only
minus
point
in
the
film
is
the
poor
characterisation
of
the
villain,
Danny
Denzongpa.
While
elevating
Rajini,
the
director
has
completly
ignored
to
etch
that
character.
Kalanidhi
Maran
should
be
complimented
for
taking
such
an
extraordinary
project
and
bringing
it
on
the
Indian
screen.
REMARKS:
With
all
the
hype
created
about
the
film,
which
took
almost
two
years
to
complete
the
project
and
with
a
whooping
budget
of
Rs
180
crores,
doubts
were
raised
whether
the
film
could
withstand
the
pressure
of
hype.
However,It
has
all
the
qualities
of
science,
fiction,
love
and
emotions,
which
could
make
the
film
a
blockbuster.
Cast:
Rajnikant,
Aishwarya
Rai,
Danny
Denzongpa,
Santhanam,
Karunas,
Devadarsini,
Kalabhavan
Mani.
Credits:
Story
assistance
–
Sujata,
Cinematography
–
Ratnavelu,
Editing
–
Anthony,
Art
–
Sabu
Syril,
Action
–
Peter
Haynes,
Visual
effects
–
U.
Srinivas
M
Mohan,
Frankie
Chang
and
Eddy
Wong,
Costumes
–
Mary
E
Vogt,
Lyricists
–
Vanamali,
Suddala
Ashok
Teja,
Bhuvana
Chandra,
Dialogues
–
Sree
Ramakishna,
Music
–
AR
Rehman,
Sound
–
Rasool
Pokutty,
Producer
–
Kalanithi
Maran,
Story,
screenplay,
direction
–
Shankar.
Released
on:
October
1,
2010