Rajinikanth To Star In Kamal Haasan Produced #Thalaivar173, Film Releases On Pongal 2027

Rajinikanth is set to headline #Thalaivar173. The film, which will be directed by Sundar C, will be made under Kamal Haasan’s RaajKamal Films International banner. On Wednesday, Haasan’s production house

announced the same and revealed that the film is slated for a grand theatrical release during Pongal 2027.

“Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline in the magnum opus #Thalaivar173, under Kamal Haasan’s RaajKamal Films International banner directed by Sundar C,” the statement read.

“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,” it continued.

“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,” it added.

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Rajinikanth To Also Be Seen In Jailer 2

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 will see Rajinikanth return as ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian, facing an even more formidable set of challenges. Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Mirnaa are reprising their roles from the first part, while new cast additions include SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Anna Rajan.

The film is also bringing back cameos from Shiva Rajkumar and Mohanlal, with extended special appearances by Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mithun Chakraborty, making this sequel a star-studded affair. Music is once again composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose pulsating background score was a highlight of the original.

Previously, Rajinikanth opened up about the film and revealed, “I am currently travelling for the Jailer 2 shoot. I am heading towards Kerala for a filming schedule, and it will consist of six days of shooting. I think the film will be completed by June next year, so the release will be after that.”