Dasavathaaram Re Release On November 28
Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan's iconic film Dasavathaaram is all set to return to theatres on November 28. Originally released in 2008, the KS Ravikumar directorial is being brought back to the big screen by Sudiksha Entertainment. The re release is expected to attract both longtime fans and younger moviegoers.
Dasavathaaram remains one of the most ambitious projects in Kamal Haasan's career. Apart from playing ten completely different characters, he also contributed to the story, screenplay and dialogues. His transformations included a 12th century Vaishnavite, an old woman, a Japanese martial artist and former US President George W. Bush.
The film featured Asin in dual roles alongside Mallika Sherawat, Jaya Prada and several other actors. Hollywood makeup artist Michael Westmore played a major role in creating Kamal's ten distinct looks, with extensive prosthetic work and makeup sessions. Released in Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, the film became a major theatrical success.
Made on a reported budget of around Rs. 60 crore, Dasavathaaram is estimated to have collected nearly Rs.130 - 150 crore worldwide, It became Kollywood IndustryHit crossing Rajinikanth Sivaji' 105 Crore . It also enjoyed a 175 day theatrical run and set several records for Tamil cinema at the time. Even today, Kamal's extraordinary performance makes the film special.
- Veda
