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.
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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
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
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 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 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.
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
