In an exciting development for fans of Indian cinema, legendary actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are reuniting on the big screen after a hiatus of 33 years in the upcoming film ‘Thalaivar 170,’ directed by T J Gnanavel. The news of their collaboration has created a buzz in the entertainment industry, and a behind-the-scenes picture from the film’s set has now been shared by production house Lyca Productions.
In the revealed photograph, Amitabh Bachchan is seen showing something on his phone to Rajinikanth, adding to the intrigue and excitement surrounding the project. The caption accompanying the post from Lyca Productions states, “When Superstar and Shahenshah met on the sets of Thalaivar 170. Reunion on screens after 33 years. Thalaivar 170 is gonna be a double dose of legends! Rajinikanth…Amitabh Bachchan…Done with Mumbai schedule.”
This momentous reunion is a significant event in the history of Indian cinema, with fans eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Thalaivar 170.’ It was Rajinikanth himself who first announced their collaboration, sharing a cheerful selfie with Amitabh Bachchan on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s ‘Thalaivar 170’ directed by T J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy.”
Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan last shared the screen in ‘Hum,’ which was released in 1991. Prior to that, they worked together in movies like ‘Andhaa Kaanoon’ and ‘Geraftaar.’ The announcement of their partnership in ‘Thalaivar 170’ has rekindled nostalgia and anticipation among their fans.
Amitabh Bachchan also expressed his excitement about the collaboration, sharing a behind-the-scenes photo of his character from the movie’s set. He captioned the image with, “Trying to magnify the moment…First day of work after 33 years with THE THALAIVAR .. RAJINIKANTH sirrrrr.”
In a recent interview with news agency PTI, Rajinikanth shared insights about the film, describing it as his 170th project and teasing that it will offer a mix of entertainment and a social message. However, he mentioned that the movie’s title has not been finalized yet.
‘Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Jailer,’ playing the role of a retired police officer. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan’s most recent film was ‘Ganapath.’ The collaboration between these two cinematic legends in ‘Thalaivar 170’ is already generating tremendous anticipation and excitement within the industry and among their dedicated fan bases.
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