In a landmark announcement for Tamil cinema, Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) revealed its upcoming project #Thalaivar173, starring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film will be directed by Sundar C with a screenplay by Mahendran, and is scheduled for release during Pongal 2027.
The announcement was shared on RKFI’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle with the caption: “The Bond Beyond #Thalaivar173 #Pongal2027 @rajinikanth #SundarC #Mahendran @RKFI @turmericmediaTM @magizhmandram.”
A photo accompanying the post showed Rajinikanth in a vintage café setting, symbolizing the grandeur and nostalgia surrounding the project. This film will mark a high-profile production led by Kamal Haasan, who will produce the movie under Raaj Kamal Films International alongside R. Mahendran, while the release will be managed through Red Giant Movies.
Produced in association with Turmeric Media and Magizh Mandram, Thalaivar 173 is expected to be a large-scale Tamil film blending drama, action, and emotional storytelling. The project brings together some of the industry’s most respected names and is anticipated to make a significant impact on South Indian cinema.
Fans are already calling this a “historic collaboration,” eagerly awaiting to see Rajinikanth in a film backed by Kamal Haasan’s vision—a cinematic union of two legends, this time behind the camera and in front of it.