After the blockbuster success of Viswasam that starred Ajith Kumar and Nayanthara in lead roles, director Siruthai Siva will be helming Superstar Rajinikanth as the lead in Thalaivar 168. Thalaivar 168 will be produced by Sun Pictures, who had earlier bankrolled Rajinikanth’s successful hits which includes director Shankar’s Endhiran and Karthik Subbaraj’s Petta, which released this year.
The makers had announced it earlier that the film will also feature comedian Soori and the music will be composed by D Imman. This is the very first time that the duo (Soori and D Imman) would be teaming up with Superstar. Also, the other cast members include Meena, Khushboo, Sathish, Prakash Raj amongst others.
Thalaivar 168 began with a grand Pooja function on the 11th of December. Also, the movie's shoot began in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on the 18th of December. Apparently, Khushbu's daughter Anandita Sundar had met Actor Rajinikanth at the sets of Thalaivar 168, and she was 'bowled over by his simplicity', according to the words of Khushbu. She has tweeted: "My little one's dream come true.. her heart skipped a beat the moment she saw the SUPERSTAR.. thank you @rajinikanth sir for your time and blessings..your simplicity bowled her over.".
Also, Anandita has posted photos in her Instagram stories of picture with Thalaivar Rajinikanth and a picture of Rajinikanth's autograph. Catch them here!