The long awaited Rajinikanth – Kamal Haasan reunion film is finally shaping up to be one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema. While it is already confirmed that the film will go on floors next year, speculations about who will be directing it have kept fans eagerly waiting. Initially, buzz suggested that Lokesh Kanagaraj would helm the film. However, the latest reports strongly indicate that Nelson who is currently busy shooting Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth will direct this historic project.
If confirmed, this marks Nelson’s third collaboration with Rajinikanth after Jailer and Jailer 2, and his first ever film with Kamal Haasan, making it an exciting combination of talent and star power. Sources reveal that Nelson will begin pre production immediately after completing Jailer 2. Meanwhile, both superstars have packed schedules ahead – Rajinikanth will soon work with Sundar C, and Kamal Haasan is set to team up with the Anbariv duo for his next venture. Once both wrap up their ongoing commitments, the two icons are expected to kickstart their reunion film, marking over four decades since they last shared the screen.
Adding to the excitement, reports also suggest that Rajinikanth’s film with Sundar C will be produced under the Raj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner: the same banner that will reportedly bankroll the Rajini – Kamal reunion film. Though there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, social media has been abuzz with these updates since yesterday, sending fans into a frenzy.
If these reports turn out to be true, Nelson’s direction of the Rajinikanth – Kamal Haasan reunion film could easily become one of the most anticipated cinematic events in Indian film history, bringing together two of Tamil cinema’s greatest legends under one roof once again.