If all goes well, Kollywood may see superstar Rajinikanth and auteur Mani Ratnam reunite after more than three decades! As per a Pinkvilla report, the veteran actor will be collaborating again 37 years after the blockbuster ‘ Thalapathi ’. Although there has not yet been an official confirmation of the collaboration, rumors suggest it will be announced in December, aligning with the superstar's 74th birthday celebrations. Notably, Mani Ratnam recently teamed up with Kamal Haasan again for their upcoming film Thug Life , reuniting the legendary pair who previously worked together on the iconic Nayakan , released in 1987.
This is not the first time the director-actor duo has joined forces, as they also collaborated on Thalapathi , a film inspired by the Hindu epic Mahabharata , highlighting the relationship between Karna and Duryodhana. In Thalapathi , the story revolves around Surya, an orphan who lives in the slums and is known for his compassion. After a confrontation with a thug, he gains the respect of a feared gangster named Deva, and the two eventually form a close bond.
Under Surya and Deva's leadership, their world begins to stabilize, but things shift when a morally upright district collector, who also happens to be related to Surya, enters the scene. The remainder of the film delves into Surya's journey to reconnect with his origins and the evolution of his friendship with Deva in the midst of these challenges. Apart from the superstar's powerful performance, the.