150 crore for 'Lingaa' theatrical rights?

Eros International, a leading film production and Distribution Company, has acquired the theatrical release rights of superstar Rajinikanth's film ‘Lingaa’, which is slated to hit theatres December 12.

KS Ravi Kumar-directed ‘Lingaa’ will release simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu as well as Hindi. "We are delighted to present and release worldwide superstar Rajinikanth's much anticipated film 'Lingaa'. Audiences across the globe keenly await his first live action filmafter the blockbuster 'Enthiran'. There's a huge buzz for the film in the trade and we are very excited," Sunil Lulla, managing director, Eros International Media, said in a statement.

It is being said that Eros has shelled out more than Rs 150 crore to acquire the global theatrical rights. The audio launch of ‘Lingaa’ in Tamil and Telugu is scheduled to take place in Chennai on November 16. At the event, the trailer of the film will be unveiled. Also starring Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Shetty, the film is produced by Rockline Venkatesh.