More about Padayappa
For those unfamiliar, Padayappa is a 1999 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. Directed by KS Ravikumar, the film was based on a story written by the superstar himself.
The film follows a virtuous engineer who returns to his village, clashes with his ambitious step-sister, and overcomes family betrayal and land disputes. Ultimately, he uses his intelligence and character to restore his family’s honour and defeat his enemies, driven by themes of family pride, wealth, revenge, and the triumph of good over evil. Along the way, he also deals with the arrogant Neelambari, who is infatuated with him.
The movie featured Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya, Lakshmi, Sithara, Radha Ravi, and others in pivotal roles.
Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming movies
Rajinikanth is next set to appear in the lead role in Jailer 2. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film will serve as a sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer, with actors such as Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty, and others expected to make appearances. The movie is expected to be released by mid-2026.
Following the action-comedy’s release, the superstar is reportedly set to collaborate with Parking fame director Ramkumar Balakrishnan for his tentatively titled project Thalaivar 173.
Meanwhile, Sivakarthikeyan will soon hit the big screens with his period drama Parasakthi. The film stars Ravi Mohan as the primary antagonist, with Sreeleela and Atharvaa Murali in pivotal roles.
