11 December,2023 11:08 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
This film boasts an ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil,
Rajinikanth fans are in for a treat. On the megastar's birthday, December 12, the title and teaser of his next film will be unveiled.
After the success of Jailer, Rajinikanth has shifted gears toward the eagerly anticipated Thalaivar 170 (tentative title), led by director TJ Gnanavel. Since Rajinikanth's birthday is tomorrow, the film's team has officially announced that they will unveil both the movie's title and a teaser at 5pm on December 12.
Lyca Productions is bankrolling this cinematic spectacle on a grand scale. A tweet from the production house read, "Let the celebrations begin for Thalaivar's B'day. Witness the grand reveal of #Thalaivar170 title along with the B'day teaser video tomorrow at 5PM!"
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This movie, directed by TJ Gnanavel, stars Rajinikanth as a retired Muslim police officer seeking justice by reopening a case. Filming has spanned locations like Thiruvananthapuram, Tirunelveli, and Mumbai. This film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, and others in pivotal roles. The onsite pictures of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth went viral on social media last month.
After an astounding 33 years Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are scheduled to share the screen for the film. This momentous occasion was happily captured through Rajinikanth's 'X' (formerly Twitter) account which read, "After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca's "Thalaivar 170" directed by T.J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy!"
Anirudh Ravichander is all set to score the music. More details about the movie will be unveiled tomorrow, according to reports.