Enthiran is a 2010 Tamil-language Action Drama motion picture written by Madhan Karky, S. Shankar, Sujatha Rangarajan and Swanand Kirkire. The movie is directed by S. Shankar and produced by Kalanidhi Maran and Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. The story revolves around the struggle of a scientist to control his android robot named Chitti, after Chitti's software is upgraded to give it the ability to comprehend and exhibit human emotions. Enthiran features Rajinikanth in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam N, Aruna Guhan, Delhi Kumar and Cochin Hanifa. The screenplay is written by S. Shankar. The music was composed by Ar Rahman along with A. R. Rahman. Cinematography was done by R. Rathnavelu and editing by Anthony. The film has a running time of 177 minutes. It was released on 30th September 2010. The Film was successful at box office. Enthiran was made on a budget of ₹132 crore and it was a super hit at box office gross of ₹290 crore. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Sun Pictures. At the 2011 IIFA Awards It won 3 awards including: Best Art Direction, Best Makeup and Best Special Effects. At the 2011 South Filmfare Awards It also won an award for Best Art Director. At the 2011 South Filmfare Awards It also won 3 awards including: Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. At the 2011 National Film Awards It also won 2 awards including: Best Special Effects and Best Art Direction. The story revolves around the struggle of a scientist to control his android robot named Chitti, after Chitti's software is upgraded to give it the ability to comprehend and exhibit human emotions.