Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘2.0’ is quite a special one. Apart from Rajinkanth’s stardom in the film, ‘2.0’ will also have Akshay Kumar in his most villainous avatar. These reasons are more than enough for us to eagerly await the film. Taking forward, the film will also showcase some of the interesting locations of Lucknow. Reports have it that a song from this film would be shot there.

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Vice President of Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council, Gaurav Dwivedi confirmed the news and said, “We are delighted that legendary superstar Rajinikanth’s film will be shot in Lucknow. We will extend full support and provide all necessary logistics to his team. We take pride in the fact that the visionary film policy of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has attracted even South Indian filmmakers.”

Unfortunately, the sets of ‘2.0’ constructed in Chennai were destructed due to the recent cyclone, but looks like the shooting of this film is getting back on track.

The film is set to release in the year 2017.