Chennai: There are rumours that after completing Darbar, Rajinikanth will work in a movie to be directed by Viswasam fame Siruthai Siva and it would be bankrolled by Kalaipuli S Thanu. Remember Siva called on Rajinikanth a few weeks ago and they were closetted for over two hours.
Buzz is that Siva will be completing Suriya’s film in October and by early next year, he is expected to start Rajinikanth’s venture.
Meanwhile, Darbar directed by AR Murugadoss is fast progressing. A major portion of the movie was shot in Mumbai.
The movie features Rajini in the role of a cop after 25 years. Nayanthara, who has previously worked with Rajini in Chandramukhi and Kuselan, plays the female lead in the film, which has music by Anirudh. Several Bollywood actors have joined the cast of Darbar, including Pradeep Kabra, Prateik Babbar, Dalip Tahil, and Jatin Sarna.
Apart from them, Nivetha Thomas and Yogi Babu are also a part of the film. Produced by Lyca Productions, the Mumbai-set film is scheduled for release on 9 January, 2020.