‘Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan took 20 takes to walk in sync’: Rajiv Menon on shooting the KHxRK promo

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan walking side-by-side with a slight smile.
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We just heard something wild. Seriously. You know Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan? Two of the biggest stars ever. Legends! Well, director Rajiv Menon spilled a secret. They needed twenty takes. Twenty! All just to walk in sync for their promo. Can you imagine?

It makes you smile, right? Even the greatest artists, the Thalaivar and Ulaganayagan themselves, need a few tries. Or twenty. Just to get that perfect step. That perfect rhythm. It wasn’t about complex stunts or epic dialogues. Nope. Just walking. Together.

Think about the vibe on set. Two powerhouses, known for their incredible screen presence. And there they are, maybe bumping elbows, giggling a bit. Trying to get that walk just right. It paints such a human picture. It reminds us that even heroes are just people. Practicing. Over and over. Like when Gabriella Pizzolo got inspired by Natalie Portman to study psychology alongside acting – it’s all about growth and process, even for the pros! Or maybe they were thinking about what’s next, like all the big Hollywood movies hitting Indian cinemas this summer.

Our Take

This news? It’s awesome. It pulls back the curtain. It shows that even for icons, perfection takes work. Many takes. It’s not always magic, sometimes it’s pure hustle. And that’s what makes it even cooler. It’s inspiring, really. To see that dedication, even in a simple walk.