Rajinikanth’s Dharman Could Skip Pongal 2027: Release Dates, Clash Details and What We Know

Pongal is the biggest box-office season in Tamil cinema, and this year it may bring a very unusual reshuffle. Rajinikanth’s upcoming action entertainer Dharman might step aside so that Kamal…

By Reetam Bodhak

October 9, 2026

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Pongal is the biggest box-office season in Tamil cinema, and this year it may bring a very unusual reshuffle. Rajinikanth’s upcoming action entertainer Dharman might step aside so that Kamal Haasan’s Indian 3 can take the festive window. Here’s the full picture, minus the noise.

What’s Being Reported?

Dharman is directed by Dragon fame Ashwath Marimuthu and co-produced by Kamal Haasan. It was initially expected to hit screens at Pongal 2027. According to reports shared by Valai Pechu and Movies Singapore, the Indian 3 team is now planning a Pongal 2027 theatrical release instead. Post-production is reportedly complete for the portions shot alongside Indian 2, with only about 15 days of fresh shooting left. If the plan goes ahead, Dharman would shift to a late-April slot.

None of this is official yet. Neither film’s makers have confirmed a release date, so treat it as a strong buzz and not a final call. For more updates like this, keep an eye on our South cinema coverage at Technosports.

Dharman : Release Plan

Detail	Dharman	Indian 3
Lead star	Rajinikanth	Kamal Haasan
Original plan	Pongal 2027	Not confirmed
Reported new plan	April 30, 2027	Pongal 2027
Status	Shoot expected to wrap by October 2026	About 15 days of shoot left
Official confirmation	No	No

Why April 30 Makes Sense?

Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi is scheduled for April 7, 2027. A late-April date for Dharman would give it some breathing room after that big release. It’s a smart strategic move, but it’s still just a report for now.

The Stories Behind the Films

Indian 3 is a direct continuation of Indian 2, with parts of both films shot together. The earlier film ended with a teaser hinting that Senapathy’s story concludes in part three. The sequel is also expected to explore his backstory through an epic period drama, introducing his father, Veerasekaran Balram, also played by Kamal Haasan. The underwhelming response to Indian 2 had left the sequel’s future uncertain, so a fresh update after three years is a big moment for fans.

Dharman, earlier known as Thalaivar173, reportedly casts Rajinikanth as a suave doctor. Ram Pothineni is reportedly likely to play the main antagonist, with Simran Bagga, Yogi Babu and Raashii Khanna in key roles. If you love big-screen action, check out more upcoming movie news on Technosports.

What Fans Should Do Now?

Keep your Pongal plans flexible. Release dates in South cinema often shift at the last minute, so wait for official announcements from the production houses before booking anything.