In the upcoming film, Rajinikanth will be directed by none other than Lokesh Kanagaraj, who previously worked with superstars Kamal Haasan and Thalapathy Vijay. The new movie, formally revealed in September, is the 171st film with Rajinikanth as the lead actor.
It is tentatively titled Thalaivar 171, and production is expected to start in April of next year. As a result, Lokesh approached SRK for a role; however, rumours have it that SRK turned him down. Now let’s explore why Shahrukh turned down the Rajnikanth film in great detail!
Shahrukh Rejects Rajinikanth Movie
According to recent rumours, King Khan turned down the filmmaker’s request for an extended cameo in the Rajinikanth movie. Lokesh even had a meeting with Shah Rukh Khan and briefed him on his plans. Despite his deep admiration for Rajinikanth and his enthusiasm for the subject, SRK graciously expressed his decision to not appear in the movie.
According to a source who spoke with Pinkvilla, “SRK now wants to keep himself exclusive for standalone feature films after doing a series of appearances in films like Brahmastra, Rocketry, and Tiger 3.”
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The insider went on to say that Lokesh has already approached Ranveer Singh about the identical position. Even though Ranveer is familiar with the character, he is eager to see the full script before committing to the movie. According to the article from the same entertainment outlet, Lokesh has also talked about the possibility of a spin-off using the character if Thalaivar 171 is successful.
The Kaithi director, meanwhile, revealed on his X account on Saturday that he is taking a hiatus to focus on Thalaiar 171. “I am writing to announce that I will be taking a break from all social media platforms and my mobile to solely focus on my next project. During this time, I will not be reachable”, he wrote.
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Leo and Jailer, Lokesh and Rajinikanth’s most recent flicks were two of the biggest hits of 2023. Globally, both movies brought in around Rs 600 crore. The Tamil superstar would appear in TJ Gnanavel’s Vettaiyan the next year, before Thalaivar 171.
As a result, casting choices in the always-changing world of films can have unforeseen consequences, as evidenced by Shahrukh Khan’s unexpected decision to withdraw from Rajinikanth’s next movie. Although fans are curious about SRK’s choice, there is a great deal of excitement about the possibility of Ranveer Singh taking up the part. Continue browsing Digi Hind News to be up to date on additional events.