# KHxRK Shoot Date Confirmed? Anirudh Reveals Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film Goes on Floors in 2027

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Published: 2026-03-04  
Updated: 2026-03-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Indian cinema fans, take a deep breath — the dream reunion we’ve all been waiting for is getting closer to reality. Music maestro **Anirudh Ravichander** has just dropped a major update about the most anticipated Tamil film in decades: the **Rajinikanth x Kamal Haasan** collaboration, officially titled **KHxRK**.

## What Did Anirudh Say?

Speaking to India Today Digital, Anirudh — who is scoring music for the project — shared his read on the filming timeline. He revealed that shooting will likely kick off in **2027**, and described the entire experience of being attached to the film as nothing short of *surreal*. Growing up watching both legends separately, he admitted he never imagined he’d one day see them share a set together.

This isn’t just hype from an excitable musician, either. Anirudh has already appeared alongside **director Nelson Dilipkumar** and the two leads in the film’s official promo, which featured the background track *Aaja Raja* and broke the internet within hours of release.

![KHxRK](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/khxxx-ggg-1024x576.webp)

## KHxRK — Everything We Know So Far

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Title** | KHxRK |
| **Lead Stars** | Rajinikanth & Kamal Haasan |
| **Director** | Nelson Dilipkumar |
| **Music** | Anirudh Ravichander |
| **Production House** | Red Giant Movies |
| **Expected Shoot Start** | 2027 |
| **Reported Budget** | ₹500+ crore |
| **Rajinikanth’s Reported Fee** | ₹225 crore |
| **Last Film Together** | *Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum* (1979) |

## Why This Reunion Is Such a Big Deal

This is not just another multi-starrer. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan last appeared together in the **1979 Tamil film *Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum*** — that’s a **47-year gap**. Both have since grown into once-in-a-generation superstars, each with a cult following that cuts across generations and geographies. The fact that they are coming together now, with a director like Nelson at the helm and a reported budget north of ₹500 crore, signals this is being treated as a **cinematic event**, not just a film.

The story is said to be a friendship-driven, slice-of-life narrative — a departure from what you might expect given the star power involved. If that’s accurate, it could make for something genuinely special. Learn more about the history of [Tamil cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_cinema) to understand just how seismic this reunion truly is.

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## What Are the Stars Doing Meanwhile?

Rajinikanth will next be seen in **Jailer 2** (also directed by Nelson) alongside Vidya Balan, Mohanlal, and Mithun Chakraborty, and will shoot **Thalaivar173** from April 2026. Kamal Haasan, meanwhile, is set for **KH237** and has begun shooting for **Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2** — so both legends are anything but idle while the KHxRK machine gets ready to roll.

## FAQs

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

 According to music composer Anirudh Ravichander, the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film is expected to go on floors sometime in 2027, with a release likely in 2027 or later.

### **Q: Who is directing KHxRK and what is the film about?**

Nelson Dilipkumar is directing the film, which is reported to be a friendship-centric, slice-of-life story — bankrolled by Red Giant Movies with a massive reported budget of over ₹500 crore.