Stunning price for '2.0' satellite rights!

The makers of the film '2.0' starring Superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s, have closed the deal for the film’s satellite rights with a private channel for a record price. According to reports, the Zee TV Network has bought the satellite rights of the film’s Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions for Rs 110 crore. If reports are to be believed, it will be the highest price ever paid for the satellite rights of a regional film.

Creative Head of Lyca Productions Raju Mahalingam confirmed the news on his Twitter account. that the filmmakers have partnered with Zee TV networks but did not reveal the details of the deal.

"It's TRUE" Lyca Productions's gets a partner in Zee for our Mega Opus 2.0 Satellite!!! pic.twitter.com/UNllWyacYZ

— Raju Mahalingam (@rajumahalingam) March 13, 2017

'2.0' is being touted as India’s most expensive film with a whopping budget of about Rs 400 crore using the state-of-the-art technology. The film’s shooting is almost over with just a song remaining to be shot.

The film is a sequel to 2010 blockbuster 'Enthiran', which is said to be Shankar’s most ambitious project so far. It has been making waves ever since it was announced. '2.0' also marks the acting debut of Akshay in the south film industry. It also stars Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Adil Hussain in important roles. The film, which is bankrolled by Lyca Productions, is slated for a Diwali release this year.