The rumors regarding Superstar Rajinikanth's next film continue to circulate since fans always have a lot of interest in the projects he is a part of. LYCA Production announced last week that Thalaivar 170 and Thalaivar 171 will be created. Since then, there has been much conjecture about who would helm these two famous films. Rajinikanth's daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, will direct Thalaivar 170. While the character qualities and screen time are yet unknown, reliable sources say that Rajinikanth will play a pivotal part in the film.
“After making a successful debut as a director with 3 in 2012 and Vai Raja Vai in 2015, Aishwarya has been toying with multiple ideas for her third directorial. Through the pandemic, she thought of an idea for her father, Rajinikanth. On sharing the thought, the superstar was supremely excited to work under the direction of Aishwarya,” said a source close to the process, adding that the filmmaker then took some time to turn the idea into a screenplay and gave it to Rajinikanth, who was blown away by the vision and narrative.
“LYCA Productions, too, heard the narration and loved the idea. They came on board to produce the film without any second thoughts and are all set to take the film on floors very soon,” the source informed, adding further that the Mahurat Ceremony of Thalaivar 170 will take place on November 5.
After 2.0, Rajinikanth returns to LYCA with Thalaivar 170. The Rajinikanth film might be released in late 2023 or early 2024. Mr. Subaskaran, Chairman of Lyca Productions, and Mr. Premsivasamy, Deputy Chairman of Lyca Productions, will attend the Pooja ceremony, as will Rajini and Aishwarya Rajinikanth.
