Rajinikanth #171 to Be Directed by ‘Vikram’ Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj
variety.comNaman Ramachandran The 171st film by South Indian movie superstar Rajinikanth is to be directed by “Vikram” director Lokesh Kanagaraj, Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures officially announced on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation.
No further details are available, save the name of the music composer, Anirudh Ravichander (“Jawan,” “Jailer”) and stunt choreographer Anbariv (the K.G.F.
franchise), indicating that the film belongs to the action genre. The film is currently identified as “Thalaivar171.” Thalaivar translates literally as leader and is one of the laudatory sobriquets used to describe Rajinikanth.
We are happy to announce Superstar @rajinikanth’s #Thalaivar171Written & Directed by @Dir_LokeshAn @anirudhofficial musicalAction by @anbariv pic.twitter.com/fNGCUZq1xi The star, director and producer are riding the crest of a wave. “Jailer,” starring Rajinikanth, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, is the third highest Indian grossing film of the year, with $76.6 million.
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