The internet is buzzing with excitement over the first look poster of superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming movie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. This much-anticipated film has already created waves on social media, and Lokesh has announced that the movie's title will be revealed later this month.
Set against the backdrop of gold smuggling, Rajinikanth is rumored to be playing a mafia don in this film. The latest scoop, however, revolves around Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, who was reportedly offered a significant role in "Thalaivar 171". Sources suggest that Shah Rukh politely declined the offer, despite liking the script and his character, preferring to take on full-length roles only.
Following this, rumors are swirling that Ranveer Singh has been approached to fill the void left by Shah Rukh. Ranveer, known for his dynamic performances, seems to have been impressed with the role and is likely to sign on for the movie. An official announcement might be on the horizon, promising to create a stir in the Hindi film industry as well.
Sun Pictures is producing this project on a grand scale, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. In recent interactions with the media, Lokesh Kanagaraj shared his excitement about "Thalaivar 171" and mentioned focusing solely on this project, to the extent of being unreachable by phone for the last few months, except to Rajinikanth.
This move to cast Bollywood stars in South Indian films has been a growing trend, seen in movies like KGF, Liger, and Double iSmart, where Bollywood actors like Sanjay Dutt have played pivotal roles. Similarly, Bobby Deol has landed significant roles in movies like "Animal" and "Kanghua". This cross-industry casting has not only increased the craze for South Indian movies in Bollywood but also boosted box office collections, indicating a growing interest among Bollywood stars to participate in South Indian cinema.
