The much-awaited film, ‘Robot’, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar, will kick off in USA. According to reports, the movie touted to be the costliest film to be made in Tamil Cinema and will begin with a song sequence featuring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai.

'Kathanayakudu' fever is very ripe in the US and is releasing amidst a lot of hype with cut-outs and posters of Rajinikanth all over. ‘Robot’ will be made in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu simultaneously. Plans are on to commence shooting from 15th August.

'Kathanayakudu' is ready to hit the screens on the 1st of August, while Rajinikanth's animation movie 'Sultan - The Warrior', directed by his daughter Soundarya will hit the screens in April 2009.

Fans of Rajinikanth are in a joyous mood for they would see their favorite actor on screen over and over.