Enthiran (Eng: Robot) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film written and directed by S. Shankar. It is the first installment in the Enthiran franchise. The film stars Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles; Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam and Karunas play supporting roles. The soundtrack album and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman while the dialogues, cinematography, editing and art direction were handled by Madhan Karky, R. Rathnavelu, Anthony and Sabu Cyril respectively.
The story revolves around the struggle of scientist Vaseegaran (played by Rajinikanth) to control his creation, an android named Chitti (also played by Rajinikanth), after Chitti’s software is upgraded to give it the ability to comprehend and exhibit human emotions. The project backfires when the robot falls in love with the scientist’s girlfriend (Rai), and is manipulated by Bohra (Denzongpa), a rival scientist, into becoming homicidal.
Directed by S. Shankar
Produced by Kalanithi Maran
Screenplay by S. Shankar
Story by S. Shankar
Starring Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Danny Denzongpa
Music by A. R. Rahman
Cinematography R. Rathnavelu
Edited by Anthony
Production Sun Pictures
Distributed by Sun Pictures
Release date 1 October 2010
Running time 166–177 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil