Superstar Rajinikanth and acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam are set to collaborate once again, reuniting after a gap of 33 years. According to a report by SIIMA, the legendary duo is expected to team up following their iconic 1991 film ‘Thalapathi’, which has since become a cult classic.
At present, Mani Ratnam is collaborating with Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan on the eagerly awaited gangster film ‘Thug Life’, which has completed filming and is set to be released in the summer of 2025. Adding to the excitement, there are circulating rumors that the renowned director will reunite with Superstar Rajinikanth for his next project following ‘Thug Life’. Isai Puyal AR Rahman is expected to compose the music for the rumored Rajinikanth-Mani Ratnam film.
However, an official confirmation regarding this collaboration is still awaited, with rumors suggesting it may be announced in December, aligning with the superstar’s 74th birthday. Notably, Mani Ratnam recently reunited with Kamal Haasan for their upcoming film ‘Thug Life’, marking their first project together since the iconic ‘Nayakan’, released in 1987.
Superstar Rajinikanth and Mani Ratnam had earlier collaborated for the film ‘Thalapathi’, which was inspired by the Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’, focusing on the bond between Karna and Duryodhana. The story centers around Surya, an orphan living in the slums, who is widely recognized for his compassionate nature. In addition to the superstar, the film also featured Mammootty and Arvind Swamy (in his debut role) in prominent roles.
The film also boasted an ensemble cast, including Jaishankar, Amrish Puri, Srividya, Bhanupriya, Shobana, Geetha, and several others in significant roles. Notably, ‘Thalapathi’ marked the last collaboration between Mani Ratnam and composer Ilaiyaraaja.
On the professional front, Rajinikanth’s next project is ‘Vettaiyan’, an action drama directed by TJ Gnanavel. Scheduled for release on October 10, 2024, the film will see the superstar portraying an IPS officer renowned for being an encounter specialist. The movie also has Amitabh Bachchan in a lead role with an additional ensemble cast of actors like Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Rithika Singh, and many more.
Source: Pink Villa
