Rajinikanth will next be seen in the lead role in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. With the superstar expected to start shooting for Thalaivar173 soon, there remains uncertainty over the director of the film. However, things seem to be clearing up now.
Is director Siby Chakraborty still working on Rajinikanth’s film Thalaivar173?
Director Siby Chakraborty’s talks with Telugu producers have gone well, and the producers have reportedly agreed to let him direct the Rajinikanth starrer, reports Valai Pechu. The filmmaker is said to be planning a direct Telugu project with Nani in the future.
Reportedly, Sibi has not yet given the final details thalaivar173 Incorporating the superstar’s suggestions to Rajinikanth. Pre-production is already underway, with shooting expected to begin after final narration. However, this is unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made.
Earlier, there were speculations that if Siby Chakravarthy backed out of the project, Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu might take over. Initially, the director himself confirmed that he had narrated a film to the superstar, but it did not go on floors despite the actor liking it.
Earlier, director Sundar C had also distanced himself from this project. Thalaivar173 was initially announced with him in the lead, but he dropped out due to prior commitments, following which Sibi was brought in as his replacement.
It is expected that the upcoming film will be an action entertainer. The film will be co-produced by Kamal Haasan under the banner of Raj Kamal Films International (RKFI).
Rajinikanth’s next film
Rajinikanth Nelson will next be seen in Jailer 2 directed by Dilip Kumar. The sequel continues the story of Tiger Muthuvel Pandian after the events of the first installment.
With Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar reprising their roles, the film will also star Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Mithun Chakraborty, Suraj Venjaramoodu and others in lead roles. Initially, the film was expected to include a cameo by Shahrukh Khan, but he reportedly declined due to prior commitments with King.
creator of jailer 2 It was recently confirmed that the film’s production has been completed, a milestone celebrated with a cake. The film is expected to release in mid-2026.
Looking ahead, the superstar is also set to collaborate with Kamal Haasan on a project tentatively titled KHxRK Reunion.
