Vikram’s I Look done in Newzeland

A New Zealand based studio known for its stunning visual effects in Hollywood movies has done the make up for the hero in ace director Shankar's upcoming mega budget Tamil film I. The hero Vikram, also plays the role of an eyesorish man and make-up for the character was done by Weta Digital, which offers digital production services, including special visual effects, animation besides art work and make-up. "We wanted aesthetic eyesorish looks," PC Sreeram, cinematographer said in the Making of I, audio-visual presentation. Director Shankar said he approached Weta as the job was challenging. This is the first time Weta is doing an Indian film. Weta is noted for the making of apes in the Rise of the Planet of Apes and the Dawn of the Planet of Apes.

The studio won academy awards for best visual effects in movies, including James Cameron directorial Avatar and Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings. The audio of Shankar – Vikram starrer I has been released on September 15th in a grand event. The theatrical trailer created huge buzz among the audience. Amy Jackson played the female lead in the film and A R Rahman has composed the music. Aascar Ravichandran has produced the film. The film is expected to release in October on the eve of Diwali.

-Siva Kumar