- The film will be produced by Sun Pictures, music by composer Anirudh Ravichandran and action by Anbariv
- Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Jailer,’ which is currently streaming on Prime Video
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After the Himalayan success of ‘Jailer’, Superstar Rajinikanth is next teaming up with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj for the Thaliavar’s 171st outing. “Superstar Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj are set to collaborate on their first film,” the Chennai-based banner Sun Pictures made the official announcement on social media on Monday.
The currently untitled movie will be written and directed by Kanagaraj. Anirudh Ravichander, who is basking in the success of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Jawan,’ will compose music for the upcoming film which will have stunts by Anbariv.
“We are happy to announce Superstar @rajinikanth’s #Thalaivar171. Written & Directed by @Dir_Lokesh. An @anirudhofficial musical. Action by @anbariv,” Sun Pictures said in a post on X.
Kanagaraj, known for ‘Kaithi, Vikram’ and the upcoming ‘Leo,’ also expressed happiness about working with Rajinikanth.
Happy to be collaborating with our dear thambi @Dir_Lokesh for #Thalaivar171
Excited to work with #Superstar @rajinikanth sir and along Rockstar @anirudhofficial
Thank you @sunpictures 🙏 https://t.co/NNA1xJl8tq
— AnbAriv (@anbariv) September 11, 2023
“Excited to be joining hands with Thalaivar @rajinikanth Sir for #Thalaivar171 with @sunpictures. An @anirudhofficial Musical. An @anbariv stunt,” the director wrote on the microblogging site, formerly called Twitter.
Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Jailer,’ which is currently streaming on Prime Video.
