Superstar Rajinikanth is currently shooting for his next release, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. While the actor has announced his next project, tentatively titled Thalaivar173, which will be produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the director is yet to be finalised.
Now, it appears that Dragon fame Ashwath Marimuthu is also in talks for this much-awaited venture.
Thalaivar173: Ashwath Marimuthu to direct Rajinikanth?
According to online reports, director Ashwath Marimuthu has narrated a script to Rajinikanth. Its screenplay is said to be an entertaining venture, with a tone similar to Ashwath’s previous films. However, no official update has been made yet and confirmation is expected only after a formal announcement by the manufacturers.
Earlier, Parking director Ramkumar Balakrishnan and Maharaja fame Nithilan Saminathan were also being considered for this film. Although more details have not been revealed yet, one of the three filmmakers is likely to direct the upcoming project.
interesting thingThalaivar 173 was initially announced under the direction of director Sundar C.Project. The team also released an announcement video. However, the filmmaker later revealed that he would no longer be a part of the film due to prior commitments to other projects.
Rajinikanth’s work front
Rajinikanth was last seen in the lead role in director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller Coolie. The film starred Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram and many others in lead roles. Bollywood superstars Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde also made guest appearances. The film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Jailer 2 is an upcoming action-comedy drama starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film is set to be the sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer. Actors like Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty and others are expected to feature. The film is expected to release on the big screens in August 2026.
Recently, in an interview given to Bengali media, actor Mithun Chakraborty had also revealed that Shahrukh Khan will be seen in the film, although there has been no official confirmation yet. Additionally, actress Nora Fatehi is expected to feature in a special dance number.
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