Can 2.0 be the Baahubali 2 of 2018? Or will it be just another Thugs of Hindostan? We are having our fingers crossed about the fate of what is touted as India's most expensive film to date. Releasing simultaneously in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu, 2.0 is all set for a bumper opening as it is coming out worldwide on November 29. Since it is releasing on a Thursday, 2.0 will enjoy an extended opening weekend, while also a bumper opening as well. But seeing the fate of Aamir Khan's Thugs of Hindostan. we all know that when it comes to big budget films, meeting both the criteria doesn't guarantee a hit status. Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth’s 2.0 in Trouble Again! Cellular Companies Demand to Revoke Its Censor Certificate.

Anyway, we are hoping for the best when it comes to this S Shankar film, considering 2.0 is one of a kind visual extravaganza, whose success will encourage other film-makers to aim big when it comes to their imagination. And in case, you have no clue what to expect from the film, here we have compiled some very important facts about the film. 2.0 Movie Review: Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's Film is a 3-D Delight That Lags From Lowbrow Content Malware.

Cast

Rajinikanth returns as the man lead, reprising his dual roles of scientist Vaseegaran and his android Chitti. Akshay Kumar is making his Tamil debut, playing the main antagonist. Amy Jackson replaces Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the female lead, and she is also playing an android. The movie also stars Sudhanshu Pandey, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Riyaz Khan and Adil Hussain. Rajinikanth: Compared to Endhiran, 2.0 Shooting Was a Cake Walk.

Story

2.0 is the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster, Enthiran aka Robot. Set years after the incidents played in the first movie, 2.0 follows a super-villain, played by Akshay Kumar, who controls all the mobile phones in the city and makes them do his bidding. To tackle the monster, Vaseegaram brings back Chitti.

Trailer

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Here's the Tamil Trailer -

Budget

2.0 is reportedly made on a budget of Rs 600 crore, which includes the marketing cost. This makes the film the most expensive movie made in India.

Music

AR Rahman has scored all the songs of 2.0.

Box Office Collection

As per reports, 2.0 is getting 10,500 screens worldwide. The advance ticket booking for 2.0 has been tremendous especially in the South. The movie has reportedly got a Rs 125 crore earnings just through advance bookings. Trade experts are predicting a Rs 50 crore plus opening in India, which will make it the highest ever opening collections for a Rajinikanth or an Akshay Kumar movie.

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