'Thalaivar 173' announced: Kamal Haasan to back Rajinikanth's next
What's the story
Tamil cinema legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reuniting after four decades for a new film titled Thalaivar 173. The project will be produced by Haasan under his home production, Raaj Kamal Films International, with Sundar C as the director. The announcement was made on social media, where Haasan shared pictures of himself and Rajinikanth together.
Statement
'Celebrates 5 decades of friendship and brotherhood'
The official statement from Haasan and 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." "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." The film is reportedly slated for a Pongal 2027 release.
Film information
Film to go on floors after 'Jailer 2' finishes shooting
The film will go on floors after Rajinikanth finishes shooting for Jailer 2, directed by Nelson. The genre of Thalaivar 173 is yet to be revealed, but it is expected to be a mass action entertainer. Earlier, Rajinikanth and Sundar C had collaborated on the 1997 movie Arunachalam. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth and Haasan are also reported to be reuniting for another film project, where Haasan might share the screen with his friend.
Recent projects
Rajinikanth and Haasan's recent works
Rajinikanth was recently seen in the action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is set against the backdrop of the Visakhapatnam docks and follows Deva, a former coolie turned rebel, who discovers a dangerous smuggling syndicate while investigating his best friend's suspicious death. Meanwhile, Haasan was last seen in Thug Life.