Thalaivar 170: Amitabh starts shooting with Rajinikanth

Veteran actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan today started shooting for TJ Gnanavel’s upcoming film. The actors, who last collaborated in the 1991 movie ‘Hum’, enthusiastically shared the development on their social media platforms. Backed by Lyca Productions, the yet-untitled movie is being promoted as an entertainment venture with a meaningful message.

Rajinikanth posted a picture with his mentor, Bachchan from the sets of the film on his official X account. Expressing his excitement, he said, After 33 years, I am working once again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s ‘Thalaivar 170’ directed by TJ Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy! @SrBachchan @LycaProductions @tjgnan #Thalaivar170,”captioned the post.

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Lyca Productions announced Amitabh Bachchan’s involvement in ‘Thalaivar 170’ in October, saying, “Welcoming the Shahenshah of Indian cinema Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on board for #Thalaivar170. #Thalaivar170Team reaches new heights with the towering talent of the one & only @SrBachchan.”