Enthiran is a 2010 Indian Tamil science fiction techno thriller, co-written and directed by Shankar. The film features Rajinikanth in dual roles, as a scientist and an andro humanoid robot, alongside Aishwarya Rai while Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam, Karunas, Kalabhavan Mani, Devadarshini, and Cochin Haneefa play supporting roles. The film’s story revolves around the scientist’s struggle to control his creation, the android robot whose software was upgraded to give it the ability to comprehend and generate human emotions. The plan backfires as the robot falls in love with the scientist’s fiancée and is further manipulated to bring destruction to the world when it lands in the hands of a rival scientist.
Directed by Shankar
Produced by Kalanithi Maran,W. Hansraj Saxena
Written by Shankar,Sujatha Rangarajan,Madhan Karky
Starring Rajinikanth,Aishwarya Rai,Danny Denzongpa
Music by A. R. Rahman
Cinematography R. Rathnavelu
Editing by Anthony Gonsalvez
Studio Sun Pictures
Distributed by Sun Pictures,Gemini Film Circuit,Eros International
Release dates 1 October 2010
Running time 177 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
Budget 1.32 billion (US$22 million)
Box office 3.18 billion (US$54 million)
