Rana (Tamil: ராணா; Hindi: राणा) is an upcoming historical action film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Rajinikanth, whose story the film will be based upon. Deepika Padukone has been signed on as the female lead.The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The film will feature cinematography by R. Rathnavelu and music composed by A. R. Rahman The film is expected to be made simultaneously in Hindi andTelugu all three of which are slated for release in 2012.