Rajinikanth has officially announced the title of his upcoming film, Thalaivar 173, as Dharman. The makers also released the first look poster, which has been trending. Well, now Raashii Khanna has also confirmed
that she will be starring in the film. The actress shared mahurat photos and also wrote a sweet note. Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman is helmed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamala Haasan’s prestigious Raaj Kamal Films International.
Sharing the moments from the film’s Muhurat event, Raashi Khanna wrote on social media, “Sharing space with legends is a reminder that greatness isn’t just talent; it’s discipline, humility, and an enduring love for the craft. Grateful for the conversations, the warmth, and the opportunity to be part of a story being told by some of the finest minds and hearts in cinema.” In the morning, the actress also expressed gratitude on her Instagram story and gave a deeply human look into the emotion of playing a role next to a cinematic icon. Sharing the official poster of Dharman, Raashii expressed how surreal it feels to be part of such a historic project. She wrote, “Let’s Go!”.
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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.
Sundar C’s Exit From Thalaivar 173
Initially, director Sundar C was announced to direct the film but he later stepped away from the project citing “unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.” Following this, Cibi Chakravarthy was officially announced as the new director. Rumours suggest that Sai Pallavi and Kathir are in early talks to join the team. However, an official update is awaited. Meanwhile, Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music for the film.
Raashii Khanna’s work front
With being officially locked in for Dharman, Raashii is on a roll in 2026. On the work front, currently, Raashii Khanna is shooting for director Anees Bazmee’s next comedy entertainer alongside Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, which is slated for a December release. The actress is also set to reunite with Vikrant Massey for Talakhon Mein Ek and will be seen sharing screen space with R. Madhavan in Bridge. She is also gearing up to reprise her role as Megha Vyas in Farzi 2 alongside Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi. With projects spanning theatrical entertainers and streaming titles, Raashii continues to showcase a versatile mix of collaborations and genres.
