Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to reunite after 46 years in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming gangster drama?
According to reports, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will portray ageing gangsters in a big-budget action drama to be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the plot or other production details. The project is expected to be bankrolled by Raaj Kamal Films International, Kamal Haasan's production house, which has previously backed films such as Vikram, Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran, and Thug Life.
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Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan's on-screen association dates back to 1975, when they first appeared together in K Balachandar in Apoorva Raagangal, with Rajinikanth playing the antagonist. Over the years, they have collaborated on several movies, including Moondru Mudichu, Avargal, 16 Vayathinile, and Ninaithaale Inikkum, among others. Now, after more than four decades, it appears that the right story and the right filmmaker may finally have created the opportunity to bring the two legends together once again. News of their potential reunion has generated considerable buzz among fans, who are eager to see the two icons share the screen again after 46 years.
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Meanwhile, Coolie has amassed over Rs 206.5 crore nett in just five days at the Indian box office. Globally, the action drama has crossed the Rs 404 crore mark.
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