Thalaivar 173: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Join Forces; Celebrate 5 Decades Of Friendship With GRAND Film Announcement

In a moment that sent waves of excitement across Indian cinema, Raaj Kamal Films International officially announced #Thalaivar173, uniting two of Tamil cinema’s greatest icons - Superstar Rajinikanth and

Kamal Haasan. The announcement, shared on X (formerly Twitter), came with two special pictures and a handwritten note, sparking immense fan celebration.

Rajinikanth to headline Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173

The first picture captures the legendary duo Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan together, hugging each other with admiration and warmth, while the second image showcases the full creative team - Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, director Sundar C, and producer R. Mahendran. The post was captioned, “Happiness unlimited #Thalaivar173 #Pongal2027”, setting social media abuzz with excitement.The note shared by Raaj Kamal Films International reads, "Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline in the magnum opus #Thalaivar173, under Kamal Haasan’s RaajKamal Films International banner directed by Sundar C."The film is special for fans of both the stars. The note further talks about mutual respect between both, "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."

Thalaivar 173 to release on Pongal 2027

Concluding the note is release date announcement - "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. #Thalaivar173 is slated for a grand theatrical release through Red Giant Movies during Pongal 2027."

The announcement is nothing short of historic. Both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan began their cinematic journeys together under the mentorship of the legendary filmmaker K. Balachander and went on to become pillars of Indian cinema, shaping its legacy through decades. Their collaboration, after years of parallel success, stands as a celebration of friendship, respect, and shared passion for cinema.As Thalaivar 173 gears up for a grand Pongal 2027 release, the anticipation has already reached fever pitch - marking the beginning of a new chapter in the golden saga of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s extraordinary bond.