Rajinikanth starrer Thalaivar 171 to go on floors in June 2024, confirms Lokesh Kanagaraj: “The entire process will take around one to one and a half years” : Bollywood News

Following the resounding success of Jailer, superstar Rajinikanth announced his next project, an action-thriller tentatively titled Thalaivar 171, in collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj in September 2023. This has sent waves of excitement through the entertainment industry Produced by Sun Pictures, Thalaivar 171 is set to reunite Rajinikanth with music composer Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack enriched the experience of Jailer for audiences worldwide.

Rajinikanth starrer Thalaivar 171 to go on floors in June 2024, confirms Lokesh Kanagaraj: “The entire process will take around one to one and a half years”

Adding to the anticipation, reports suggest that the film's pre-production is progressing swiftly, with shooting scheduled to commence in June. Although an official announcement regarding the exact commencement date is yet to be disclosed, speculations are rife that a title teaser might be unveiled as early as April, heightening excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, speaking at a recent press conference in Chennai during the song release ‘Inimel’ with Shruti Haasan, shed light on the progress of Thalaivar 171 alongside his upcoming project, Kaithi 2. He revealed, "The pre-production work is still going on. The film will go on floors in June. The entire process will take around one to one and a half years."

With the backing of Sun Pictures and action choreography by Anbariv, Thalaivar 171 is poised to set new benchmarks in the action-thriller genre.