In a landmark announcement for Indian cinema, superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan are joining forces for Thalaivar 173, to be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sundar C. The mega project will be produced under Kamal Haasan’s prestigious banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, marking an extraordinary collaboration between two of Tamil cinema’s biggest legends.
The film is being celebrated as a symbol of friendship and artistic partnership, honouring five decades of camaraderie between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. It is slated for a grand Pongal 2027 release through Red Giant Movies.
Rajinikanth, who was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, played Deva, a dockworker-turned-rebel fighting a powerful smuggling syndicate. The action-packed drama also featured Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in key roles, earning appreciation for Rajinikanth’s powerful performance and screen charisma.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan, who recently impressed audiences in Thug Life, takes on the role of producer for Thalaivar 173. His creative vision and cinematic expertise are expected to add depth and grandeur to the project.
Fans across the nation are eagerly awaiting this historic collaboration, which promises to combine Rajinikanth’s unmatched mass appeal with Kamal Haasan’s artistic brilliance. With Sundar C at the helm, Thalaivar 173 is expected to be a visual spectacle and one of the most anticipated films in recent Tamil cinema history.