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With the official announcement of a historic partnership between film icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Tamil cinema is a hive of activity. The two legends, who have been friends for decades, are getting back together, but not as co-stars. With director Sundar C at the helm, Kamal Haasan will produce a new movie starring Rajinikanth. On November 5, 2025, the film tentatively titled Thalaivar173 was released under Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International banner, in collaboration with Red Giant Movies and R. Mahendran.
Rajinikanth and Sundar C, who last collaborated on the popular film Arunachalam (1997), are making a big comeback with this project. The announcement poster, which proudly stated, "Kamal Haasan presents Superstar Rajinikanth in a film by Sundar C," honored both the 44th anniversary of Raaj Kamal Films International and their creative partnership. With its planned theatrical debut during Pongal 2027, the movie is expected to be one of the most anticipated film festivals in recent memory.
The announcement also emphasized the long-standing friendship between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, two titans who started their film careers at roughly the same time and have always respected one another. In a heartfelt message in Tamil, Kamal Haasan reflected on their shared cinematic experience. According to reports, negotiations are presently taking place to choose the director, and both actors may soon be seen together on screen in a multistarrer. After finishing Jailer 2, which was directed by Nelson, Rajinikanth will start work on Thalaivar173.
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