Acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his action-packed films, is set to collaborate with the iconic Superstar Rajinikanth for an upcoming movie, provisionally titled “Thalaivar171”.Currently, Lokesh is immersed in the pre-production phase of this highly anticipated film, which has temporarily reduced his social media presence.
In a delightful reveal for cinema enthusiasts and Rajinikanth’s admirers, Lokesh Kanagaraj recently unveiled a new poster for “Thalaivar171”.The poster showcases Rajinikanth in a dapper and suave appearance, albeit with his hands intriguingly shackled in handcuffs.
This visual has sparked speculation that Rajinikanth might portray a charming rogue in the film.Adding to the excitement, Lokesh announced that the title teaser for “Thalaivar171” is scheduled for release on April 22nd.
Lokesh has previously expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth’s portrayal of antagonistic roles and has indicated that “Thalaivar171” will delve into this facet of the actor’s range.This project stands out as it is not connected to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) and is described as an experimental venture, diverging from Lokesh’s usual narrative style.
The film is being produced by Sun Pictures, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the soundtrack.
Recent updates from Lokesh suggest that the pre-production for “Thalaivar171” may take another three to five months, with filming expected to commence in June.
This timeline also accommodates a brief hiatus for Rajinikanth following his current project “Vettaiyan” directed by TJ Gnanavel.While the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be confirmed, fans can anticipate an official announcement accompanied by an intriguing teaser before production begins.
Following “Thalaivar171”, Lokesh plans to start work on “Kaithi 2”, and he has also been involved in a romantic album song titled “Inimel” alongside Shruti Haasan.It’s set to be a busy period for the director, who has commitments to several projects in the pipeline.
