Aishwarya Rajinikanth was last seen in the sports action film Laal Salaam, starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikrant in the lead roles. Now, the filmmaker is all set to direct a new project, which will be produced by the makers of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil.
Aishwarya Rajinikanth to direct new project with Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil producers
On their official social media handle, Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil producers Kannan Ravi Groups shared a post confirming their new project. The update reads, “The beginning of an exciting new cinematic chapter. Kannan Ravi Groups is delighted to collaborate with Aishwarya Rajinikanth for our next venture – Production 9. Let the magical journey begin!”
The upcoming film will have musical tracks composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the title teaser of which will be unveiled by director Mani Ratnam, Sukumar and Blessy on February 27, 2026.
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This ambitious project is planned as a grand multilingual release. The production house said that the film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi, which will reach audiences across the country.
Earlier, the makers had bankrolled the Jiiva-starrer Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil. The film is a political comedy satire that tells the story of Jeevan Ratnam, the chairman of a village panchayat, who is tasked with ensuring that a marriage ceremony runs smoothly. Although things start off normally, the day takes a drastic turn when the neighbor to the wedding house dies, and the President is expected to fulfill responsibilities there as well.
With both parties refusing to accommodate, Jeevaratnam is forced to balance both events, leaving him trapped in a cycle of chaos. As tensions rise, the Panchayat President finds himself at the center of the unrest, tasked with resolving the impasse and restoring harmony.
Directed by Phalimi fame Nitish Sahdev, the film also featured Prarthana Nathan, Thambi Ramaiah, Anuraj, Ilavarasu, Jensen Dhiwakar, Sarjin Kumar, Jaywant, Rajesh Pandian, Amit Mohan and many others in lead roles. It is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s work front
Aishwarya Rajinikanth last directed Laal Salaam. Rajinikanth played an extended cameo role in the film starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikrant. The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics and was a box office failure.
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