Superstar Rajinikanth’s film ‘Thalaivar 170’ with TJ Gnanvel is official now – Times of India

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ makers have made a big announcement today (March 2) and this has stirred up the expectation among the fans as the filmmakers are involved with several big films in the industry. The production house, which produced Rajinikanth’s ‘2.O’ and ‘Darbar’, has reunited with the actor for the fourth time as their third film ‘Lal Salaam’ is under production. Rajinikanth’s reunion with ‘Darbar’ makers will be directed by TJ Gnanavel, who earlier made an impressive debut with Suriya starrer ‘Jai Bhim’ which grabbed attention globally. The makers of ‘Thalaivar 170’ are extremely happy and honored in associating with Rajinikanth once again.

We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with “Superstar” @rajinikanth for #Thalaivar170 Direc… https://t.co/QruM3jWdom

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) 1677733206000

Anirudh Ravichander will be scoring the music for Rajinikanth’s film with TJ Gnanavel, and the film has been tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 170’. The shooting of the film will commence soon, and the film is slated to release in 2024. Reported to be based on a true incident, Rajinikanth is said to be playing a cop in the TJ Gnanavel directorial and it will be a powerful film that will have a social message like the director’s debut film ‘Jai Bhim’.

மகிழ்வான தருணம்… புதிய பயணம் இனிதே ஆரம்பம்…#தலைவர்170 #Thalaivar170 https://t.co/sn1xc5M69r

— Gnanavel (@tjgnan) 1677733382000

Rajinikanth is currently filming for ‘Jailer’ with director Nelson Dilipkumar, and the film is nearing completion. Superstar actor will be commencing the work for ‘Lal Salaam’, which marks the comeback directorial of his daughter Aishwarya. Reported to be a sports drama, Rajinikanth will be appearing in an extended cameo role and he will be seen in a new look.