Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth has officially confirmed that he will reunite with Kamal Haasan for a landmark project produced by Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) and Red Giant Movies. This collaboration marks the two legends sharing screen space after 46 years, creating massive excitement among fans and the film industry.
The announcement comes just a week after Kamal Haasan hinted at the project during the NEXA SIIMA Awards 2025, where he revealed that he and Rajinikanth were planning to come together again for a film.
Rajinikanth Shares Project Update
Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport on September 17, 2025, Rajinikanth said the film is currently in the planning stage, with the director yet to be finalized.
“My next movie will be with RKFI and Red Giant. The director hasn’t been fixed yet. Kamal and I both wish to act together again,” Rajinikanth said.
“The film will move forward once we find the right script. We are working towards it and hope to lock a good story soon,” he added.
Kamal Haasan’s SIIMA Statement
At the SIIMA Awards, Kamal Haasan had expressed his joy about reuniting with Rajinikanth after decades.
“We were united long ago but chose to remain apart because they kept splitting a biscuit and giving us only half each. We wanted a full biscuit each and relished it. Now, we are content with half a biscuit again, so we have come together,” he said, metaphorically describing their journey in cinema.
Speculation on the Director
Although no official confirmation has been made, strong industry buzz suggests that Lokesh Kanagaraj could helm the film. Lokesh has previously directed Rajinikanth in the 2025 blockbuster Coolie and Kamal Haasan in the critically acclaimed Vikram (2022).
Rajinikanth’s Current Projects
Rajinikanth is currently busy shooting for Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, a sequel to the 2023 hit Jailer.
His last release, Coolie, featured a star-studded ensemble including Akkineni Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Shoubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan.
A Reunion After 46 Years
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan began their careers in the 1970s under the mentorship of the legendary K. Balachander.
They appeared together in several films, with their last collaboration being Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979). Their reunion now is seen as a historic moment for Tamil cinema and Indian film history.
Fans React with Excitement
Fans have flooded social media platforms with celebratory posts, trending hashtags like #RajiniKamalReunion, #RKFI, and #RedGiantMovies.
The project is expected to set new records in both box office performance and cultural impact, given the unmatched popularity of both stars.
