Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Thalaivar 173: Makers Celebrate Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Friendship
Two very famous Tamil movie stars, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who have been friends for a long, long time, are making a new movie together.
This movie is called Thalaivar 173 and will be directed by Sundar C. Kamal Haasan's own movie company is making the film.
Recently, the people making the movie shared special videos that show Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan meeting with the director.
These videos are to celebrate their friendship, which has lasted for many years.
They have made many movies together in the past, starting from their very first films.
Fans are excited because these two superstars are coming together again.
The movie is expected to be released during the Pongal festival in 2027.
It's a big event for Tamil movies.
Upcoming film Thalaivar 173 features a collaboration involving superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, with Sundar C directing.
Makers released new promotional videos celebrating the decades of friendship between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
The film is produced under Kamal Haasan's banner, Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), with Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran as producers.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have a long history of working together in films, dating back to their debut projects.
Thalaivar 173 is scheduled for a grand release during the Pongal festival in 2027.
- Who
- Superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, director Sundar C, producer Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran.
- What
- Makers of the upcoming film Thalaivar 173 released new promos celebrating the decades-long friendship between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
- When
- Promos released on Sunday; the film is slated for Pongal 2027 release.
- Where
- Tamil cinema industry.
- Why
- To celebrate the long-standing friendship and professional relationship between the two iconic actors and to announce the project under Raaj Kamal Films International.
Speculation
Confirmation
On-screen collaboration
Speculation
Earlier speculations suggested Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan might star together on-screen.
Confirmation
Kamal Haasan has confirmed the reunion, but he will serve as producer, and Sundar C will direct. It is uncertain if the two legends will appear together on screen.
- Film Title (Working)
- Thalaivar 173
- Director
- Sundar C
- Producers
- Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran (Raaj Kamal Films International)
- Starring
- Rajinikanth
- Status
- Pre-production, reunion celebrated with new promos
- Release Date
- Pongal 2027
- Distributor
- Red Giant Movies
