The shooting of the upcoming film Thalaivar173 starring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role is expected to begin soon. Directed by Siby Chakraborty, the filmmaker has reportedly shortlisted three looks for the film, with the actor set to personally choose and finalize one.
Thalaivar173 Update: Rajinikanth to finalize final look from 83 different styles?
According to online reports, the director Sibi Chakraborty has designed 83 different iterations of Rajinikanth’s look for the upcoming film. She is said to have collaborated with leading stylists and shortlisted three potential looks.
There is speculation that Rajinikanth will choose the look that suits him best from these options. However, this is unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made yet.
thalaivar173 It is being co-produced by Kamal Haasan under the banner of Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI). Initially, the team had planned to collaborate with director Sundar C; However, he later left the project due to prior commitments, after which Sibi Chakraborty took over the responsibility.
Basil Joseph and Priyanka Mohan are also expected to play important roles in the film. The makers had recently shared an update about the film after starting the pre-production work. Earlier, the director had mentioned that the shooting of the film will begin from April 2026.
Rajinikanth’s work front
Rajinikanth Will be next seen in Jailer 2. She plays the lead role in the upcoming action-comedy sequel and it is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. He will reprise his role as “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian, with Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar also returning to reprise their characters.
The film also stars Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan in lead roles, while SJ Suryah plays the negative role. Additionally, actress Nora Fatehi is expected to appear in a special dance number, and Vijay Sethupathi is likely to make a cameo appearance. Additionally, it is rumored that Shah Rukh Khan will also play the role of a police officer.
Looking ahead, Rajinikanth will also be seen in an upcoming film with Kamal Haasan tentatively titled KHxRK Reunion. While more details are awaited, the shooting of the film is expected to begin later this year and release during Diwali or Ayudha Puja 2027.
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