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Mumbai: Superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up to star in Thalaivar 173 under Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International banner. The movie will be directed by Sundar C and is expected to be in theatres for Pongal 2027. The official announcement was made online on Wednesday.
"Superstar Rajinikanth is set to headline in the magnum opus 'Thalaivar 173', under Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International banner, directed by Sundar C," said the post. It accompanied pictures of both the actors. Further, it 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 also stated, "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."
Superstar Rajinikanth was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. The film, which made over Rs 500 crore worldwide, also features Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Upendra, and Aamir Khan. It became the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. As of now, the star is busy filming for a sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer. He will reprise as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in the movie. Shiva Rajkumar and Mohanlal are expected to make cameo appearances in the movie.
Meanwhile, the news of the new project has got fans excited. They took to social media to share their joy in seeing two of their favourite stars coming together.
