The wait is over! Superstar Rajinikanth officially kicks off filming for Thalaivar 173 on April 27, 2026.

Directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi and produced by Kamal Haasan, this action-family entertainer promises a massive spectacle. With Anirudh Ravichander’s score and a Pongal 2027 release date locked, the hype is real.

Get ready—every family is about to meet its ultimate hero on screen!