We had previously reported that Rajinikanth will be beginning Thalaivar 169, his next after Annaatthe in July, 2021. Even with a pandemic and his own health issues, seems like the actor is not far off from this plan. Despite his earlier denial, director Desingh Periyasamy is said to be on-board for directing Thalaivar 169.

AGS Production is said to have locked the director with an advance and an official announcement on this project is expected to be made soon.