Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan reunite after 46 years as ageing gangsters: Reports
If this project goes on floors, then director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Kaithi 2', starring Karthi, will have to wait. Also, it was confirmed that Lokesh and Aamir Khan were in talks to do a film. Reports suggest that the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film will be his upcoming project and the other films will have to wait.Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have shared screen space in several films in the past before going their separate ways. Their last on-screen appearance was 'Alauddinum Albhuta Vilakkum' in 1979.Despite being contemporaries, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have remained friends over the years. Some of the memorable collaborations include 'Apoorva Raagangal', 'Moondru Mudichu, 'Avargal', 'Pathinaaru Vayathinile' and 'Ninaithaale Inikkum' among others.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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