Some important portions of superstar Rajinikanth - starrer Tamil actioner "2. o", a sequel to the blockbuster "Enthiran", will be shot at the popular Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here from Thursday.
"Some high - octane action sequences will be shot in this schedule, which will last for over a month. Some key portions will be shot at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the rest will be shot in and around the city, " a source from the film's unit told IANS.
These action sequences will feature Rajinikanth and the film's antagonist Akshay Kumar, and will be shot at a section of the stadium, which is also hosting the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn - Winter 2016.
"The team has erected massive and expensive sets to shoot this action portion, " the source added.
Directed by Shankar, the film also stars Amy Jackson.
The project, which is being shot in 3D, is bankrolled by Lyca Productions.
While double Oscar - winning composer A. R. Rahman is composing tunes, popular cinematographer Nirav Shah is cranking the camera.