17 years of Sivaji: Shot by KV Anand and with music by AR Rahman, the film was a commercial success and set the stage for future collaborations between Rajinikanth and Shankar.
Rajinikanth in Sivaji: The Boss
It has been 17 years since the release of the 2007 blockbuster film Sivaji: The Boss featuring Rajinikanth in the lead titular role. One of the highest grossers at the time of its release, Sivaji: The Boss is directed by Shankar and if you would like to have a rewatch, it is available on ZEE5, Aha and OTTplay Premium.
Sivaji: The Boss released on June 15, 2007 and featured actor Rajinikanth in collaboration with director Shankar. Produced by legendary studio AVM Productions, the film starred Shriya Saran as the female lead. You can stream the film on ZEE5, Aha and OTTplay Premium right now, to bring back the nostalgic memories you had seeing the film for the first time.
The film revolves around a foreign-return software system architect who wishes to provide the poor and needy in India with free medical and educational services. However, he is faced with an influential personality who has corrupt intentions. Sivaji: The Boss features a star cast, including Shriya Saran, Vivek, Suman, Sathyan, Manivannan and Raghuvaran among others. Actor Nayanthara makes a special appearance for a dance number in the film.
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Sivaji: The Boss became a commercial blockbuster upon its release, paving way for Rajinikanth and Shankar to once again collaborate for Endhiran and 2.0 subsequently. The film was shot by director KV Anand, marking his final film as cinematographer before he became a full-fledged filmmaker. The film was edited by Anthony.
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Shot across various locales, including Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Spain, Italy, and New York City. With songs composed by AR Rahman, which of them were chartbusters and songs like Sahana still stand the test of time. The film bagged many awards upon its release, including the Silver Lotus Award for Best Special Effects at the 2007 National Film Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film for the same year.
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