Rajinikanth starts shooting for 170th film; to be a 'huge entertainer with social message'
Rajinikanth told reporters before leaving for Thiruvananthapuram that he was going to shoot for his 170th movie. Fahadh Faasil too has been roped in for the film
After the runaway success of Jailer, the Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is all set to start shooting for his 170th movie.
On Tuesday (October 3), while talking to reporters at the Chennai airport before leaving for Thiruvananthapuram, Rajnikanth revealed that the film will be an entertainer with a social message.
"I'm doing my 170th flim with director Gnanavel and Lyca which will be a huge entertainer at the same time with a social message," the 72-year-old actor told reporters.
"I am going to shoot for my 170th movie... The title for the movie is not decided yet," Rajinikanth said.The currently untitled film, to be backed by Lyca Productions, was announced in March. It is to be directed by TJ Gnanavel of Jai Bhim fame.
Talented actor Fahadh Faasil will also join the cast of Rajinikanth's 170th film. Anirudh Ravichander is attached to compose the music for the Tamil film, to be produced by Subaskaran.
Box-office success of 'Jailer'
Rajinikanth was recently seen in Jailer, directed by Nelson. The film, which was released in August, has emerged as a box-office success.
The veteran actor said the film has been a "victory beyond expectations". Rajinikanth's upcoming films also include a yet-untitled project with Lokesh Kanagaraj and daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam.
(With inputs from agencies)