Veteran Indian actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are all set to collaborate on a new project directed by popular Tamil filmmaker Sundar C. The film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, is produced under the Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner and will be released by Red Giant Movies during Pongal 2027.

The news was announced today (November 5) by RKFI in a press release. “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,” read the press release.

It added, “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.”

The upcoming film marks a reunion between Rajinikanth and Haasan after 46 years. Notably, Sundar previously helmed Rajinikanth in the hit film Arunachalam and Haasan in the critically-acclaimed Anbe Sivam.

The news about the reunion first came out after the release of Coolie, Rajini’s recent film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Kamal Haasan confirmed the news early in September while speaking at the NEXA SIIMA Awards 2025. “We were united long ago, but chose to remain apart because they kept splitting a biscuit and giving us only half each. We wanted a full biscuit each, and we got it and relished it well. Now we are content with just half a biscuit again, so we have come together,” he said.

Later, Rajinikanth told reporters on September 17 that the project was in the planning stage. “The film will get rolling if we lock a good script. We are planning towards it, but hope we find a good story,” he had said then.

Speculations were rife that Lokesh, who also helmed Kamal Haasan in 2022’s Vikram, will direct the film. Later, social media was abuzz with speculations that actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan might be helming the film. Now, it seems that Winner-director Sundar C has won the jackpot.

Sundar, who made his debut in 1995 with Murai Maman, is known for helming many acclaimed films such as Ullathai Allitha, Arunachalam, Anbe Sivam, Kalakalappu and Aranmanai. Earlier this year, his long-delayed Madha Gaja Raja, starring Vishal and Santhanam, made box office records despite releasing after 13 years. Sundar, whose last directorial was Gangers, co-starring Vadivelu, is currently helming Mookuthi Amman 2, starring Nayanthara. (The Hindu)

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Legendary Indian actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth are to reunite for an upcoming movie after 33 years.

It is reported that Amitabh Bachchan has officially joined the cast of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film ‘Thalaivar 170′.

“After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s “Thalaivar 170” directed by T.J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy!” Rajinikanth announced, taking to ‘X’. 

‘Thalaivar 170’ is Rajinikanth’s 170th film in the lead role and will showcase one of the most awaited reunions of Indian Cinema.

It is produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions. The film will have music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by S. R. Kathir and editing by Philomin Raj.

The film stars Rajinikanth, alongside an ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. (NewsWire)

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Rajinikanth starrer Jailer is all set to hit the big screen on August 10. The film’s pre-sales were opened a few days ago and the initial response was encouraging. The latest reports, now, suggest that the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial has set a record at the US box office.

According to film trade analysts, Jailer has collected between $650k and $750k for the USA premiere through advance booking/sales. Trade analyst Sridhar Pillai also claimed that the film is on its way to collecting a million dollars in the US. Jailer, which also stars Tamannaah Bhatia, has become the number 1 Indian film of 2023 in terms of  premiere advance sales in this market.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Sridhar Pillai wrote, “Phenomenal! #SuperstarRajinikanth’s #JAILER at the #USA premiere advance booking has collected $750,00+! #JAILER on the way to a million dollar. And becomes number 1 Indian movie of 2023 in US premiere advance tickets sales!”

Tracker Christopher Kanagaraj also posted on X, “USA Premiere BO: #Jailer –   $650K (280+ Locations) Highest premiere advance sales for an Indian movie in 2023. Thalaivaru Ennikume Top thaan.”

Many big-budget films across languages are scheduled to release this week . While Rajinikanth starrer Jailer (Tamil) is set to release on August 10, Chiranjeevi’s Bhola Shankar (Telugu) will release a day after on August 11. Meanwhile, two highly-anticipated Bollywood sequels — Gadar 2 and OMG 2, are also scheduled to hit theaters on August 11. This is one of the biggest box office clashes in recent times.  

Gadar 2 stars Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma in the lead roles. OMG 2, on the other hand, features Akshay Kumar. It is a sequel to OMG (2012.) However, unlike the first part, it features Pankaj Tripathi instead of Paresh Rawal as the parallel lead. (Republic World)

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