Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reportedly set to reunite on the big screen after decades. Although the film has not been officially announced yet, reports suggest that the Jailer actor has been paid a whopping amount of Rs 225 crore for the project.
Rajinikanth gets Rs 225 crore for a film with Kamal Haasan?
According to a report in Valai Pechu, Rajinikanth has reportedly received a remuneration of Rs 225 crore for the co-lead role in the upcoming film. The film, tentatively titled Thalaivar174 X KH238, will mark her reunion with Kamal Haasan and is said to be a slice-of-life comedy revolving around the theme of friendship.
Interestingly, there are also reports claiming that Rajinikanth was paid Rs 150 crore for Jailer 2. However, these are unconfirmed, as the manufacturers have not made any official announcement.
Although more details are awaited, the upcoming film is reportedly being directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Recently a promo shoot was completed which reportedly featured both the legends in an ’80s-style vintage setup.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s work front
Rajinikanth will be seen in the lead role in Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film will see Mohanlal and Shiv Rajkumar reprising their roles and will also star Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty in important roles.
In an earlier interview, Mithun Chakraborty had hinted that the film may include a cameo appearance by Shah Rukh Khan. However, the makers have not released any official confirmation yet. Additionally, actress Nora Fatehi is expected to feature in a special dance number.
Although the release date has not been announced yet, the makers are reportedly aiming for a mid-2026 release.
Looking ahead, Rajinikanth is expected to begin work on a film tentatively titled Thalaivar173. The project is co-produced by Kamal Haasan under the banner of Raaj Kamal Films International and directed by Don fame Siby Chakraborty.
Initially, the project was announced to be led by director Sundar C. However, due to prior commitments, the filmmaker later refused to do so.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is currently in the initial stages of his next film, which is tentatively titled KH237. The upcoming project will be directed by Anbarivu duo, based on the screenplay by Syam Pushkaran. Reports indicate that the shooting is expected to begin in April 2026, depending on the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Disclaimer: The above salaries of actors are reported by (Valai Pechu). In some cases, celebrities or their teams also give their inputs, which we include if they provide. We make every effort to share the most accurate numbers possible, however unless otherwise noted, they are all estimates. We are open to feedback and suggestions at editior@pinkvilla.com.
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