Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar who was in the city to promote a popular brand was all praises for his 2.0 co-star Rajinikanth.
The actor who playing one of the antognist in Shankar’s upcoming movie said, ‘Acting with Rajinikanth is like scoring 100 goals in one shot.’
It may be recalled that several names including that of Hollywood’s Arnold Schwarzenegger was considered for the antagonist’s role in 2.0 and eventually Akshay bagged it. He plays a scientist.
Interestingly when the anchor of the event welcomed Akshay as the superstar of India, the actor took the stage and said sorry. ‘It is not right to call me a superstar here when there is Rajinikanth.It is a great feeling to act alongside Rajinikanth’. ‘
2.0 is bankrolled by Lyca Productions and music is by A R Rahman. Amy Jackson plays the female lead. The film is set for 2017 release.
