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Rajinikanth has recently announced the title of his next film, Dharman. Along with title, first look poster was also released and it has been trending since. Kamal Haasan will be producing the film and fans are super excited. Now, Kamal Haasan has revealed that the origins of Dharman with Rajinikanth actually date back nearly four decades, beginning with a conversation during a flight.
Speaking at the Dharman title announcement event, Kamal Haasan said, “Thank you for being in the market till I made this film. (folds hands) I thank the industry for it,” said Kamal, addressing Rajinikanth. He then spoke of their 50-year friendship, noting that Rajinikanth began with supporting roles, but they became equal stars in less than three years.
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revealed how the idea of Dharman came into life, “Once, during a flight to Bombay, people kept asking us to do a film together. But acting in the same film then would mean sharing a biscuit. So, we decided we would both make a film, but either I would produce it or he would. We have been talking like that for 40 years now,” he said, “Even when we opened this office three to four years ago, this is the person I called. We stood on the terrace and spoke about it. And now, we are doing two films together.”
At the same event, Ashwath also hinted about Dharman’s story at the event and said, “It’s a family-oriented thriller. My favourite film of Rajinikanth’s is Padayappa (1999), and of Kamal sir’s is Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006). So, I hope you understood… think of it as a mix of the two.”
About Dharman
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited Thalaivar 173 has finally received its official title, Dharman – The Deadly Doctor. Along with the title announcement, the makers also unveiled the film’s first-look poster, offering a glimpse into Rajinikanth’s intense and powerful new avatar.
Taking to their Instagram handle, Raaj Kamal Films International shared the first look poster. The poster showcases Rajinikanth in a powerful avatar, hinting at a character who is both a doctor and a rebel.
The film has witnessed several developments behind the scenes since its announcement. And now it looks like it is undergoing another creative reshuffle. The makers has officially announced Dragon and Oh My Kadavule director Ashwath Marimuthu as the film’s director.
The film was announced in January 2026 and has been tentatively titled Thalaivar 173. The announcement created huge excitement among fans, as it will be bringing together two legends of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
What Lies Ahead For Thalaiva
On the work front, Rajinikanth is gearing up for Jailer 2, the sequel to Nelson Dilipkumar’s 2023 blockbuster. The upcoming film is expected to raise the stakes significantly, with Muthuvel Pandian facing even more formidable threats. Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar are likely to reprise their roles, while Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan are also expected to play key parts. Hrithik Roshan is also set to appear in a cameo role.
