# Thalaivar Goes Clinical: Rajinikanth’s Next Big Role Is a “Deadly Doctor”

URL: https://technosports.co.in/thalaivar-goes-clinical-rajinikanths-next/  
Published: 2026-06-24  
Updated: 2026-06-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When Superstar Rajinikanth picks up a scalpel instead of his usual swagger-loaded props, you know something different is brewing. The makers of his much-awaited project, earlier known by the codename Thalaivar173, have finally dropped the title — and it’s called **Dharman**.

## A Doctor With An Edge

The first-look poster shows Rajinikanth dressed in scrubs, scalpel in hand, with the tagline “The Deadly Doctor.” The makers captioned the reveal “Dharmame Vellum,” meaning “Justice Will Prevail” — a hint that this stylish doctor isn’t just here to heal, but to settle scores too.

Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for his work on Dragon, the film marks a fresh creative pairing for the Superstar. Adding more weight to the project, veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan is co-producing it, bringing together two of Tamil cinema’s biggest names on the production side.

![Thalaivar](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/thallsls-1024x576.webp)

## Who’s Joining Thalaivar Cast and Crew

| Department | Name |
| --- | --- |
| Lead Actor | Rajinikanth |
| Director | Ashwath Marimuthu |
| Co-Producer | Kamal Haasan |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematography | Niketh Bommireddy |
| Editing | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Action Choreography | Anbariv |
| Key Cast | Simran Bagga, Yogi Babu, Raashii Khanna |

With Anirudh Ravichander composing the music and the Anbariv duo handling action choreography, Dharman is shaping up to be a high-energy entry into Rajinikanth’s already iconic filmography — one that blends his trademark mass appeal with a fresh, medical-thriller twist.

Rajinikanth’s career has spanned decades and genres, cementing his place as one of [Indian cinema’s](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajinikanth) most enduring superstars, and this new avatar only adds another interesting chapter to that legacy.

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## FAQs

### **Q1. Who is directing Rajinikanth’s new film Dharman?**

Dharman is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for his film Dragon.

### **Q2. What role does Rajinikanth play in Dharman?**

He plays a stylish doctor, introduced with the tagline “The Deadly Doctor.”