South Indian cinema has long been known for crafting grand multi-starrers that bring together some of the biggest names in the industry. Continuing that tradition, a historic collaboration is now on the horizon — superstar Rajinikanth and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan are set to share the screen for an upcoming Tamil film.
Initially, it was widely speculated that acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj would helm this much-awaited project, marking the reunion of the two legends. However, following the underwhelming response to his recent film Coolie, Lokesh reportedly stepped away from the project to focus on his other commitments.
Now, the latest reports suggest that Nelson Dilip Kumar, who earlier directed Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Jailer, has emerged as the front-runner to direct this dream project. Sources reveal that Nelson has already impressed Rajinikanth during their collaboration on Jailer, which made it easier for him to gain Kamal Haasan’s nod as well. Moreover, the project is backed by Sun TV Pictures, further strengthening the production setup.
If all goes as planned, this film will mark one of the biggest collaborations in the history of Tamil cinema, uniting two stalwarts who have dominated the industry for decades. The real test, however, lies in how Nelson manages to balance the towering screen presence of both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. While Beast didn’t quite live up to expectations, fans are optimistic that Nelson will deliver something truly special with this once-in-a-generation combination.
