Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are all set to come together on the big screen once again after four decades with their upcoming film, tentatively titled KHxRK. After officially announcing the project with a promo, the makers have now released a new BTS video, quashing speculations about the use of AI.
KHxRK reunion: Mex unveils BTS video, rejects use of AI in Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan starrer
The makers of KHxRK shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video on their social media handles, in which director Nelson Dilipkumar is shooting the promo with Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and composer Anirudh Ravichander.
Earlier, there were rumors that the actresses shown in the promo were created using AI and were not real people. However, the BTS video confirms that real actresses were used and no AI technology was involved.
Here is the BTS video:
For those unaware, KHxRK is an upcoming film starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in the lead roles. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film marks the reunion of two giants of Tamil cinema, with the promo pointing towards a stylish, light-hearted action entertainer.
Reportedly, the veteran stars will begin shooting for the film in 2027 after completing their respective pending projects.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s work front
Rajinikanth will next be seen in the lead role in the sequel Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It is being told that the film stars SJ Surya, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty in lead roles.
With Mohanlal and Shiv Rajkumar reprising their roles from the first installment, Shah Rukh Khan is also expected to have a cameo role in the film, which is reportedly to be shot in March this year.
Additionally, Rajinikanth has tentatively titled Thalaivar173 in his lineup, the shooting of which is reported to begin in April 2026. Since the shooting is expected to wrap up by September this year, the film is likely to hit the big screens for Pongal next year. Reportedly, Basil Joseph and Priyanka Arul Mohan are being considered for the lead roles in the film.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan will play the lead role in the tentatively titled KH237. Directed by Anabariv and written by Syam Pushkaran, the film is expected to go on floors after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Apart from this, he is shooting for Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2 this year.
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