Is Lokesh Kanagaraj directing Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film? Superstar gives some clarity on project's current status

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, two stalwarts of Tamil cinema, have confirmed that they would be teaming up after 46 years

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan

The confirmation has finally come from both ends. Yes, Tamil cinema will finally be seeing the much-expected collaboration onscreen. Stalwarts Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will be reuniting after 46 years, and on Wednesday, Rajinikanth confirmed the same.

Rajinikanth confirms collaboration with Kamal Haasan: We are yet to decide on…

It is after 46 years, nearly five decades, that actors Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth will be reuniting. While Kamal Haasan had earlier confirmed, the latest star to give out information on the same is Rajinikanth. While there were reports that Lokesh Kanagaraj will be helming the project, Rajinikanth’s latest media byte throws some clarity on this matter.

Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Rajinikanth said, “For Raaj Kamal Films International and Red Giant Movies together, I will be a doing a film. The director is not yet fixed and both of us wish to act together. The story, characters, and director have to fall into place. But we have a plan to collaborate.”

The Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan film is yet to lock its script and filmmaker. Given that both of them have worked with Lokesh Kanagaraj, he is the frontrunner to helm the project. But anything can happen, given Coolie did not fare well. However, fans are looking forward to having some other names to team up with the stars, given they wish to see Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in a light-hearted feature.

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan film to be first 1000-crore film?

All expectations are on the project, given Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are reuniting after 46 years. Tamil cinema has already begun to aim for its first 1000-crore film which will be first of its sort. While the additional cast members, and other technicians involved in the project are too early to be revealed, Rajinikanth is currently working on Jailer 2, and Kamal Haasan has KH 237 with AnbAriv.

FAQs

Q. Are Kamal and Rajini friends?

A. Yes, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are long-term friends and have shared screen space in many films and shown off-screen camaraderie.

Q. How many movies did Kamal and Rajini act together?

A. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have acted in many films, including Apoorva Raagangal, Moondru Mudichu, Anthuleni Katha, Avargal, 16 Vayathinile, Aadu Puli Aattam, and Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu.

Q. Who is directing Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film?

A. Lokesh Kanagaraj is rumoured to be directing the Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan film.

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