2.0 director Shankar apologises for the attack on the sets of Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar’s film

Shankar apologises for the ruckus that happened on the sets of Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar's 2.0

A new controversy broke out on the sets of Rajinikanth–Akshay Kumar‘s 2.0 recently when two photojournalists were manhandled by the bouncers present at the shoot location. Post the ruckus on the sets, the director Shankar  visited the Press council of Chennai to issue an apology. “I am sorry. I am sure incidents don’t like these don’t repeat. It has happened without my knowledge.” As per reports on India Today, one of the journalists questioned the crew as to why they were shooting at that particular shot in broad when they were allotted a specific time. He had warned them about an incident that had taken place last week. But nobody on the sets paid heed to him. When he began to take pictures to bring to notice what the 2.0 team was up to , the bouncers reportedly surrounded him and assaulted him. Another journalist who was present at the scene was also attacked. In fact, one of the bouncers attacked his face but later clarified he was trying to snatch the camera. As per reports, the assistant director Pappu, who also happens to be Shankar’s relative was detained. Awaiting further updates on that front. 
After Baahubali 2, 2.0 is one of the most awaited films of 2017. It’s the spiritual successor to Enthiran – The Robot. Certain characters like Chitti and Dr Vaseegaran will return, but two major additions have been made to the cast. Playing the lead antagonist this time is Akshay Kumar aka Dr Richard, an ornithologist who turns into a bird as a result of a wrong experiment. The film also features Amy Jackson who reportedly plays a robot. The music has been composed by AR Rahman. As of now, the team has wrapped up principal shooting, a few patchwork scenes and a song remain. 2.0 made on a budget of Rs 400 crore will be one of the most expensive films Asia has seen till date.
As per reports, the teaser will be out on April 14th but we are awaiting an official announcement. The film si all set to release this Diwali.