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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is preparing to work with superstar Rajinikanth on their next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 171. The film, announced last year, will begin shooting soon and will come with exciting updates. According to recent rumors, actors Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj will join the cast, although there hasn't been an official confirmation yet. It would be a treat to see Shruti and the superstar share the screen for the first time. Recently, Shruti released a music video called Inimel, which also featured Lokesh Kanagaraj in a leading role.

The official promo video for Thalaivar 171 is set to be released on April 22nd, revealing the film's official title. Lokesh has previously used this strategy for his films Vikram and Leo, which starred Kamal Haasan and Thalapathy Vijay respectively. The title reveal shoot with Rajinikanth has already been completed. The film has also been surrounded by rumors for a while now.

The much-awaited Rajinikanth starrer, Vettaiyan, is generating immense excitement, especially with the news of a special appearance by a renowned actor. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, known for the critically acclaimed Jai Bhim, this action thriller follows the journey of a former police officer as he unravels a perplexing enigma. Alongside Rajinikanth, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Rithika Singh, and more. Anirudh Ravichander has lent his musical genius to the project, and fans can anticipate its release in October of this year.