Speculation around the much-awaited reunion of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth has taken social media by storm, with fans already celebrating the possibility of the two legends sharing screen space again.
The project is being discussed as one of the biggest collaborations in recent years.
Earlier reports claimed that several directors, including Pradeep Ranganathan, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Atlee, had narrated scripts to the stars. However, no director was finalised at the time. Now, strong buzz suggests that Nelson Dilipkumar is almost confirmed to helm the film.
There is also talk that a promo for the project will be shot next week. The film's regular shoot is expected to begin after Rajinikanth completes his next project with Cibi Chakaravarthi, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173.
Before starting this reunion project, Nelson Dilipkumar is expected to wrap up Jailer 2. He will then move on to his next film with NTR. Once those commitments are completed, work on the Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth film is likely to begin.
Fans feel it would be exciting to see Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in Nelson Dilipkumar's dark comedy setup. Since the Jailer 2 promo went viral, expectations for this project's announcement video are extremely high.
However, some trackers point out that the performance of Jailer 2 could play a key role. If it underperforms, the confidence around this reunion project may dip. There is also speculation that Nelson could be replaced, similar to how Lokesh Kanagaraj was sidelined after Coolie failed.
As of now, there is no official confirmation. It remains to be seen whether Nelson Dilipkumar will direct the Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth reunion film and how this ambitious project will shape up.