Speaking at the audio function of 'SPYder', Raju Mahalingam of Lyca Productions talked about what Superstar Rajinikanth had said about Mahesh Babu when he met to invite the '2.0' star to the event.

"Looking at Mahesh Babu's pic on the invitation card, Rajinikanth sir remarked that Mahesh was very chubby as a child. He said that Mahesh has become stylish and is looking like a Bond now. I have heard many people say so much about Mahesh Babu, but Rajinikanth sir himself talking about him thrilled me," Raju said.

Lyca Productions is distributing the Tamil version of the Sept 21 release across Tamil Nadu. It has bought the theatrical rights by shelling out Rs. 17 Cr. The film has been made at a cost of Rs. 120 Cr.

Mahesh's fluency in Tamil came in for appreciation. The event was graced by Vishal, AM Ratnam, RB Chowdhary, AL Vijay and other celebs.