In view of Avatar’s colossal success, Indian filmmaker Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s epic “Dawn of War” has been temporarily halted to explore the possibility of its 3D format, according to reports.

Produced by Mark Canton (A Perfect Getaway), written by Charley Parlapanides (Everything for a Reason) and Vlas Parlapanides (Across the Sea), and edited by Robert Duffy (Ambush), it is slated for release later this year. Tarsem has been quoted as describing “Dawn of War” as: “hardcore action film done in Renaissance painting style”.

Tarsem, 48, born in India, reportedly shuttles between India-Los Angeles (USA)-London (UK)-Italy. His visually striking “The Fall” won awards at Berlin and Catalonian international film festivals besides an Austin Film Critics Award.

Applauding Tarsem on his success in the international film arena, acclaimed Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), urged Indian Government and large private conglomerates of India to promote independent cinema.

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