Superstar Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj are set to collaborate on their first film, said production house Sun Pictures. After months of speculation that Kanagaraj will direct Rajinikanth in the actor's 171st film, the Chennai-based banner made the official announcement on social media on Monday. Rajinikanth to Visit Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.

The currently untitled movie will be written and directed by Kanagaraj. Anirudh Ravichander, who is basking in the success of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan, will compose music for the upcoming film which will have stunts by "Anbariv". "We are happy to announce Superstar @rajinikanth's #Thalaivar171. Written & Directed by @Dir_Lokesh. An @anirudhofficial musical. Action by @anbariv," Sun Pictures said in a post on X. Thalaivar 170: Rajnikanth Teams Up With ‘Jai Bhim’ Director TJ Gnanavel for Next Film.

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We are happy to announce Superstar @rajinikanth’s #Thalaivar171

Written & Directed by @Dir_Lokesh

An @anirudhofficial musical

Action by @anbariv pic.twitter.com/fNGCUZq1xi

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) September 11, 2023

Kanagaraj, known for Kaithi, Vikram and the upcoming Leo, also expressed happiness about working with Rajinikanth. "Excited to be joining hands with Thalaivar @rajinikanth Sir for #Thalaivar171 with @sunpictures. An @anirudhofficial Musical. An @anbariv stunt," the director wrote on the microblogging site, formerly called Twitter. Rajinikanth was last seen in Jailer, which is currently streaming on Prime Video.