# KHxRK: Rajinikanth & Kamal Haasan’s Once-in-a-Generation Reunion Is Coming

URL: https://technosports.co.in/khxrk-rajinikanth-kamal-haasans-once/  
Published: 2026-03-10  
Updated: 2026-03-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

47 years. That’s how long fans have waited. And now, the most electrifying reunion in Indian film history has a filming window, a dream director, and enough buzz to shake multiplexes across the globe. *KHxRK* isn’t just a movie — it’s a cultural event in the making.

## KHxRK Film at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Title** | KHxRK (Tentative) |
| **Producer** | Red Giant Movies |
| **Director** | Nelson Dilipkumar (*Jailer*, *Doctor*) |
| **Music** | Anirudh Ravichander |
| **Lead Cast** | Rajinikanth & Kamal Haasan |
| **Filming Begins** | 2027 (after pending commitments) |
| **Expected Release** | Late 2027 or beyond |
| **Reported Budget** | ₹500 crore+ |

## 47 Years in the Making — The Backstory

The two icons shared the screen together more than a dozen times during the late 1970s and early 1980s, appearing in Tamil classics including *Apoorva Raagangal*, *Moondru Mudichu*, *Avargal*, *16 Vayathinile*, and *Ninaithale Inikkum* — with their last full co-starring vehicle being the 1979 fantasy film *Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum*.

Now, nearly five decades later, Kamal Haasan himself put it best: “We’ve been itching to work together for a long time. Like how a biscuit was being split into two, we had then demanded that we each be given a whole biscuit each.” [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhypen)

![KHxRK](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/03/khheheh.webp)

## When Does Filming Actually Begin?

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will wrap up their current commitments before joining the project — with the film expected to go on floors in 2027 and likely to release in late 2027 or even later. [Manila Bulletin](https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/10/k-pop-idol-heeseung-leaving-enhypen-group-to-continue-with-six-members)

Reports suggest Nelson Dilipkumar needs nearly a year to complete the script before cameras roll — a detail that only adds to the anticipation of what’s being crafted behind closed doors.

Both legends have packed pipelines first. Rajinikanth is lined up for *Jailer 2* directed by Nelson, featuring SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan, and Mithun Chakraborty, while *Thalaivar173* is expected to begin shooting in April 2026. [Starnews Korea](https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/03/10/2026031016154464233) Kamal Haasan, meanwhile, has *KH237* and *Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2* to complete.

## Why This Film Is Already Historic

The official promo — released on February 21, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi — confirmed Nelson Dilipkumar as director and Anirudh Ravichander as composer, sending fans into a complete frenzy.

The poster featuring both stars in leather jackets with the tagline *“Some men set rules, some men just rule”* [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhypen) became one of the most shared images in Indian cinema history within hours of release.

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For full career profiles of both legends, check out the [Rajinikanth Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajinikanth).

## FAQs

### **Q: When will KHxRK begin filming and release?**

 Filming is expected to commence in 2027 after both stars complete their pending projects, with a theatrical release likely targeting late 2027 or 2028 depending on the production schedule.

### **Q: Who is directing the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan reunion film KHxRK?**

  
The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar — the blockbuster director behind *Jailer* and *Doctor* — with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and production by Red Giant Movies