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Superstar Rajinikanth is going to star in a new movie called 'Thalaivar 173', which will be directed by Sundar C and produced by Kamal Haasan. The official word came out on Wednesday, along with a picture of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. The movie is expected to hit theaters during Pongal in 2027. A message from the producers stated, "Superstar Rajinikanth will take the lead in the grand film 'Thalaivar 173', produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International and directed by Sundar C." This project not only brings together two famous stars but also highlights the long-lasting working relationship between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. It further added, "This significant partnership not only unites two giants of Indian cinema but also honors five decades of friendship between Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, a connection that continues to motivate artists and viewers alike."
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— Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) November 5, 2025
This announcement comes after a successful year for Rajinikanth, who recently appeared in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film 'Coolie'. The movie had an impressive cast that included Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Upendra, and Aamir Khan, and it earned more than Rs 500 crore globally, making it the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Currently, the superstar is working on the sequel to his hit film from 2023, 'Jailer'. Named 'Jailer 2' and directed by Nelson, this movie will feature Rajinikanth returning as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. Shiva Rajkumar and Mohanlal are likely to make special appearances. There are reports that Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna might also join 'Jailer 2', and veteran Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty is confirmed to appear. With 'Thalaivar 173' set for Pongal 2027, excitement is building for more news about the movie's cast, crew, and production specifics.
