Thalaivar 170: You can’t miss Rajinikanth’s post for Amitabh Bachchan, says ‘After 33 years…’
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Rajinikanth recently treated fans to the first photo from the sets of his highly anticipated film, ‘Thalaivar 170,’ featuring none other than his mentor, Amitabh Bachchan. This reunion between the two iconic superstars happened after a gap of 33 years for the film directed by T.J Gnanavel. While the news of their collaboration had been confirmed by Lyca Productions a few weeks prior, Rajinikanth, through his recent post expressed his joy.
Rajinikanth’s shoot for ‘Thalaivar 170’ took place in Tirunelveli, where he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from his fans in Kerala and Tirunelveli. In the photo, Rajinikanth sported a white outfit while Amitabh Bachchan was seen wearing one of his trademark pink and blue printed jackets with a headscarf. The two iconic stars shared a warm embrace, smiling for the cameras. In his caption, Rajinikanth wrote, “After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s ‘Thalaivar 170,’ directed by T.J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy!”
Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan were last seen together in a Hindi film titled ‘Hum,’ which was released in 1991.
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About ‘Thalaivar 170’
While many details about the roles of Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Thalaivar 170’ have been closely guarded, certain reports hinted at an intriguing storyline, where Rajini is said to be playing a cop in the movie, while Big B is rumoured to take on the role of the antagonist.
The film has already commenced filming in Kerala, generating significant anticipation among fans and the film industry. It stars an impressive ensemble cast including Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Ritika Singh, Rana Daggubati, and Fahadh Faasil.
Before this, Rajinikanth was seen in Jailer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film turned out to be a massive success, grossing over Rs 650 crore worldwide. It emerged as the biggest opening in Tamil cinema this year as it earned Rs 44.50 crore on Day 1 of its release. Produced by Kalanithi Maran, Jailer also stars Jackie Shroff, Shiva Rajkumar, Mirna Menon, Mohanlal, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, and Tamannaah Bhatia in important roles. The film follows the story of a retired jailer who will leave no stone unturned to nab a powerful prisoner who can use his influence to escape jail.
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