Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s 40-year reunion to roll May 2027

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are headed for a screen reunion nearly four decades in the making. Their upcoming film, KHxRK, is reportedly being lined up to go on floors by April or May 2027, with director Nelson Dilipkumar close to locking the script.

What the production buzz suggests

The schedule is still taking shape, but the direction is clear. According to Valai Pechu, the team has already held discussions with both leads, and the talks are said to be moving ahead positively. Nelson Dilipkumar is on the final stretch of the script, which could allow cameras to start as early as January 2027.

At the latest, the shoot is expected to roll by April or May 2027. Crucially, none of this has been confirmed by the makers yet, so it is best treated as a strong indication rather than a locked date.

What we know about KHxRK

The project is positioned as the kind of reunion Tamil cinema rarely gets. Its promotional material has hinted at a stylish, light-hearted action entertainer, and the scale matches the casting.

• Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
• Music: Anirudh Ravichander
• Treatment: Stylish, light-hearted action
• Budget: Reportedly massive

Where both megastars stand

Rajinikanth is coming off Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, and has Dharman up next. The action entertainer, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, features Nayanthara, Simran Bagga, Yogi Babu and Raashii Khanna, with Ram Pothineni reported to play the lead antagonist.

Kamal Haasan, meanwhile, has a gritty action film under SU Arun Kumar’s direction to look forward to, along with Kalki 2898 AD Part 2 and an untitled project with the Anbarivu duo.

Why it matters

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan shaped an entire chapter of Tamil cinema before becoming parallel forces of their own. Seeing them share a frame again is not just casting news; it is a generational moment for fans who grew up on both stars, and a reminder of how strongly nostalgia-led event cinema now drives the South Indian box office. With Anirudh Ravichander’s music and Nelson’s commercial instincts, KHxRK is being built as a theatrical event rather than just another film.

For now, the next milestone to watch is the official word from the producers. Until that arrives, the April-May 2027 window is the timeline everyone in the trade is circling.

Source: PINKVILLA

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