Lokesh Kanagaraj unveils new poster of upcoming movie featuring Rajinikanth, title to be announced on April 22

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj shared the look of southern megastar Rajinikanth from his upcoming movie, leaving his fans excited and eagerly waiting for the release.

Lokesh said the title of the movie will be revealed on April 22.
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals new poster of his upcoming movie featuring Rajinikanth in lead role. Photo Courtesy: Lokesh Kanagaraj X page

The actor, who is known for delivering several hits, looked stylish in the brand new poster for the yet-to-be-titled Thalaivar 171.

Lokesh said the title of the movie will be revealed on April 22.

He posted onX: “#Thalaivar171TitleReveal on April 22.”

In the poster, action star and style icon Rajinikanth could be seen wearing a handcuff made out of gold watches.

Nothing has been revealed about the movie but the poster suggests it could be about time and gold.

The film’s pre-production is currently in progress and it will go on floors later this year, Hindustan Times reported.

Announced in September last year, this is the first time Rajinikanth is working with the renowned director.

The remaining cast and crew of the movie have not been announced so far.

Rajinikanth was last seen in Lal Salaam this year.

The movie was directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions.

He is also busy shooting for another release Vettaiyan with director TJ Gnanavel.