10 things we did not know about Vishwaroopam

Here are 10 facts about Vishwaroopam, which many of us do not know.

Vishwaroopam is the first Indian film and second film worldwide after Red Tails (2012), to utilize the new Auro 3D sound technology.

The film is also the first of its kind to release via direct-broadcast satellite also known as direct-to-home (DTH), a concept which allows a one-time viewing on home entertainment systems for a fee of 1,000.

An early estimate by Kamal Haasan stated the film to earn 350 Crores from all its sources including music and distribution rights.

Many Bollywood actresses were approached to play the lead female character including Sonakshi Sinha, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Sameera Reddy and Anushka Shetty. However all of them declined due to conflicting dates with other assignments.

New York based model-actress Pooja Kumar was signed for the role after she was recommended by Kamal Hassan’s partner Gouthami. The initial audition for Pooja Kumar was held over Skype. Being a non-Tamil speaker, her dialogues have been dubbed by actress Abhirami. Hindi version has her own voice.

As Kamal Hassan is ardent reader of Richard Dawkins, he had named Miles Anderson as Dawkins in the movie.

Sets resembling Afghanistan were created in Chennai, with many foreigners from Russia, Iran and Africa playing American soldiers, while Kamal Haasan wore an Afghan look. In November 2011, the team also pursued schedules in Amman and Petra in Jordan.

Haasan learnt Kathak from Birju Maharaj for an important portion in the film.

Gouthami designed the costumes for the film. A research had to be carried out on the American army's hierarchy for the costumes.

Kamal Haasan's younger daughter Akshara Haasan joined the crew as an Assistant Director.