Rajinikanth’s Dharman May Just Have Found Its Perfect Villain in Ram Pothineni

Just when Dharman buzz couldn’t get any bigger, a fresh casting rumor has fans talking. Word is that Ram Pothineni could be stepping in as the antagonist opposite Rajinikanth in the superstar’s much-awaited action entertainer, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu.

What’s the Story Here?

According to trade reports, the makers first approached Dhruv Vikram for the villain role, but he turned it down. That’s reportedly when Ram Pothineni entered the picture. Sources suggest he’ll join the Dharman set during its second schedule — though it’s worth noting the makers haven’t confirmed this casting officially yet, so treat it as a strong rumor for now.

Interestingly, RaPo isn’t just acting these days — he’s also gearing up for his own directorial debut, a thriller tentatively called RamPo23, which is reportedly eyeing Riteish Deshmukh for its own antagonist role. Busy times all around.

Dharman: Snapshot

Dharman was earlier known by its working title Thalaivar173, and it’s had a bit of a journey behind the scenes — Sundar C was originally set to direct before Cibi Chakaravarthi came aboard, with Ashwath Marimuthu eventually taking charge. Through it all, Rajinikanth’s enthusiasm for the project never wavered.

Rajinikanth, often celebrated as one of Indian cinema’s most enduring icons, has built a career spanning five decades — a legacy detailed on his Wikipedia profile. With Jailer 2 also releasing this October and Dharman right behind it, 2026-27 is shaping up to be a landmark stretch for the Superstar.

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