Mumbai — Indian cinema is set to witness a moment of rare brilliance as legendary icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan come together once again for the much-anticipated film ‘Thalaivar 173’. Presented by Raaj Kamal Films International, the mega project will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sundar C., bringing two of the greatest performers of the era onto one cinematic canvas.
More than just a film, ‘Thalaivar 173’ celebrates the five-decade-long friendship and brotherhood between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan — a bond that has shaped and inspired generations of movie lovers. The collaboration also marks the 44th glorious year of Raaj Kamal Films International, adding further significance to the announcement.
Produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran, the film promises a powerful blend of Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence and Sundar C.’s signature directorial flair. The grand release is scheduled for Pongal 2027, with Red Giant Movies distributing the film on a massive scale.

For cinephiles, this reunion is more than nostalgia — it is the rekindling of an iconic pairing that last shared the screen decades ago. With ‘Thalaivar 173’, two giants of Indian cinema are set to script a golden chapter that promises emotion, spectacle, and history in the making.
