I’s budget is not 150 crore, Shankar confirms

Shankar has rubbished reports on the hyperbolic budget (150 crores) of I though he has not shared the exact production cost of the film. “For some reason, people like to exaggerate how much I spend on a film. Trust me when I tell you that the budget of I is less than Rs. 100 crore. I try hard to salvage every rupee. When I’m on the spot, I keep my eyes open for equipment we can return and save money,” reveals Shankar to a daily.

Sources say Vikram is currently dubbing for the film’s Hindi version. Starring Vikram and Amy Jackson in lead roles, I, which was earlier reported to be a Diwali release, has been postponed to November to get the advantage of solo release and to escape the mad rush towards Diwali.