Big B praises Rajinikanth, unveils Hindi trailer of Kochadaiiyaan

The hindi trailer of southern superstar Rajinikanth’s much awaited film Kochadaiiyaan was launched on Sunday by Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai.

“It’s very difficult to find words, but I would like to say that a woman has directed it. Soundarya (Rajinikanth’s daughter) has taken a step forward and proved women in India are capable of doing their best,” Amitabh said during the launch at a multiplex.

“Rajinikanth and I are very close to each other. We are like family... we have worked together in many films and he has been very humble. When we get time off screen, we discuss life and cinema,” he said. “During Robot, he told me he was bored of his work, but I told him ‘Please don’t stop working’. Look what he has produced now. It is unbelievable the way he reinvents himself. He has something new to offer to moviegoers. I would like to say that when the history of Indian cinema is written, it will be before Kochadaiiyaan and after Kochadaiiyaan.”

On Rajinikanth’s fan following, Amitabh said: “If you wish to witness his fan following, you must go to the south. You can’t get tickets of his films on the first day first show as it’s completely occupied by his fans. After many attempts, when you get a ticket, you can’t hear anything because of the applause and whistles. I hope Kochadaiiyaan is filled for years and years in theatres.”

Besides the trailer, a special shoot on the making of the film was also shown. Many veteran actors attended the event. Shekhar Kapur, Subhash Ghai, Ramesh Sippy and R. Balki gave their blessings to debutant director Soundarya.

Praising Soundarya’s work, Shekhar Kapur said: “This film is going to be a game changer and your father should be very proud of you today.”

Rajinikanth said, “It’s an emotional moment and I don’t have words. It’s so nice to see you all after a long time. Last time I was here for my film Robot and the film was one of its kind... now I am here for Kochadaiiyaan which is highly technological. But I am only an actor and I don’t know anything about technology and God has made me do this film... it is all God’s play. I am amazed... Soundarya, in her childhood, had this obsession. She liked to read books with pictures and my wife identified her talent and encouraged her. I am proud of her, with all the legends praising her. I hope people like the film.”

Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kajol and Anupam Kher were also present. However, the leading lady of the film, Deepika Padukone, could not make it.

“I am super excited for this .... I am Rajinikanth’s biggest fan. He is the original superstar; I look up to him. If I get an opportunity to work with him there are no two thoughts about it,” Kajol said.