Even as the countdown has started for ‘Endhiran’, Superstar Rajinikanth, the protagonist of the multi-crore project, has said that it was a very tough character to play and a very challenging role.

In an interview, the actor said that he accepted the offer just because of Shankar. “He is one of the best filmmakers in the country. Shankar was the only reason behind me agreeing to play the role. I would have declined the offer otherwise.”

Acknowledging that Kamal Haasan and Shah Rukh Khan were supposed to do the film, the Superstar said: “But there is something called destiny. Daane daane par likha hota hai khane wale ka naam.” (‘On the top of each and every grain, the name of the one who is going to eat it would be written’.)

Thanking Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, A R Rahman, Kalanithi Maran and others who extended cooperation to him while working for the film, Rajini said, “We have enjoyed the film. I am sure that the audience will also find it interesting. I am guaranteeing it.”

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