Rajinikanth was last seen in his massive blockbuster film Jailer. The Tamil lingual film earned over Rs 600 crores globally and had a long run in theatres. The megastar is currently busy prepping for his upcoming film tentatively titled Thalaivar 170. Here¡¯s everything you need to know about it.
Earlier today, Lyca Productions took to Twitter and announced a massive add-on to an already huge project. Their first update read, "Welcoming the incredibly versatile talent Mr Fahadh Faasil on board for #Thalaivar170 gains a powerful new addition with the astonishing performer #FahadhFaasil joined them.
Tweeting about Rana Daggubati, they wrote, ¡°Welcoming the dapper & supercool talent Mr. Rana Daggubati on board for #Thalaivar170 #Thalaivar170Team has gotten even more charismatic with the addition of the dashing @RanaDaggubati.¡±
Several fans of Fahadh and Rana took to the comment section and dropped their exciting thoughts.
One user wrote, ¡°Stunning team! This can't get bigger! Fahadh, Rana and Thalaivar sharing screen???? Screaming! I am afraid this might end up being one of my all-time favourites¡±. Another said, ¡°Epicly #Thalaivar170 just got elevated. One of my many personal favourites being roped in. Keep it coming @LycaProductions.¡±
Ritika in her excitement tweeted, ¡°Damn! I'm not even able to see through my tears right now. An opportunity to share the screen with Rajni Sir and the entire stellar cast and crew of #Thalaivar170 is straight out of my dreams and I'm immensely grateful for this opportunity! What a moment!¡±
The film is being directed by TJ Gnanavel who has previously made movies such as Suriya-starrer Jai Bhim. The film is reportedly based on a fake encounter inspired by a real-life incident. Rajinikanth will be seen as a Muslim cop in this and his look has already been locked for the film.
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The filming of the movie has already begun and helming the music director¡¯s seat is Anirudh Ravichander. He is Rajinikanth¡¯s nephew and recently created the chartbuster album of Shah Rukh Khan¡¯s Jawan.
Rajinikanth will then be seen in Thalaivar 171 which will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Lokesh is best known for his films like Master, Kaithi, Vikram and Leo. He will also make a cameo in Laal Salaam.
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