The official statement shared by Kamal Haasan and his production company, Raaj Kamal Films International, reads, “Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline the magnum opus #Thalaivar173, under Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International banner, directed by Sundar C.”
Furthermore, the note reads, “This landmark collaboration not only unites two towering forces of Indian cinema but also celebrates five decades of friendship and brotherhood between superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, a bond that continues to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike. Commemorating 44 years of Raajkamal Films International, #Thalaivar173 unites Superstar Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence with Sundar C’s direction in a landmark production envisioned by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran.”
The film is scheduled for Pongal 2027 release. It will go on the floors after the completion of Rajinikanth’s film with Nelson, Jailer 2. Meanwhile, both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reported to reunite for a separate film, for which the director is yet to be locked.
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