South India's most successful director Shankar has been disappointing his fans with delay in his next project 'Ai' which has Vikram and Amy Jackson in the lead roles. But now, we have a good news as the makers of this film have confirmed the audio release and threatrical release dates. As per the latest reports, 'Ai' will have its audio release on September 15th and movie will light the screens on October 22nd which marks the eve of Diwali.

Also, for the audio launch, Hollywood star actors Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarnegger will the grace the event as chief guest and Chennai is venue. 'Ai' will release in Telugu as 'Manoharudu' and will release in Telugu version as per the above dates. Oscar winner AR Rahman has rendered music for Ai and will perform at the film's audio release too.

The makers of Ai are planning to release the movie 20,000 theatres across the globe as it is made with a budget of Rupees 150 crores which is the highest budget film till date. As it is being the second combination of Shankar and Vikram, expectations are quite high and hope to repeat the magic of Anniyan [Aparichitudu].

(AW: Vamshi)