Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger teased blockbuster director Shankar at the audio release function for the upcoming film I with an offer to act in his next film, and even suggested that the director take up King Conan .
At a star-studded function that also featured ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth, Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar, and a host of other Tamil film dignitaries, Mr. Schwarznegger was the cynosure of all eyes. Fans at the packed Nehru indoor stadium cheered the former California Governor and seven-time Mr. Universe title holder from the moment he entered the venue to the signature background score from Terminator .
Mr. Schwarzenegger, who spent more than an hour listening to Tamil songs from the film, took the stage after an act featuring local bodybuilders, who also appear in I in which the lead actor, Vikram, plays the role of a bodybuilder.
“I am happy that you have employed bodybuilders in your movie, Mr. Shankar,” he said. “But what about me?” he asked to cheers from the crowds.
Mr. Vikram made a dramatic entry into the event in a werewolf costume and makeup.
After the performance, he introduced the team from New Zealand-based Weta Workshop that worked on the makeup.
Mr. Rajinikanth complimented the actor on his dedication after an audio-visual presentation on the making of the movie mentioned that Mr. Vikram had lost 25 kg for a character transformation in the film.
