Actor Rajinikanth is currently part of two films namely Jailer and Lal Salaam, the latter of which will see the him in an extended cameo role. The Superstar's next after these two movies tentatively goes by Thalaivar 171 which is a production venture of Lyca Productions banner. MovieCrow hears that Thalaivar 171 is all set for an official announcement tomorrow. 

Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day 🤩✨

Keep guessing it, while we come up with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at 10:30AM tomorrow! 🤗#LycaProductions 🌟 pic.twitter.com/R87FefbFsV

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 1, 2023

While previously directors like Pradeep Ranganathan (Comali, Love Today) and Cibi Chakravarthy (DON) were associated with Thalaivar 171, earlier this year Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel was said to have gotten the nod for his script. It is being said that Thalaivar 171 will be announced with TJ Gnanavel this Thursday.

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[Update: March 2, 2023] Lyca has announced the new Rajini film as Thalaivar 170. TJ Gnanavel will be directing it and Anirudh is composing music for the movie. 

We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with “Superstar” @rajinikanth 🌟 for #Thalaivar170 🤗

Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan 🎬 Music by the sensational “Rockstar” @anirudhofficial 🎸

🤝 @gkmtamilkumaran
🪙 @LycaProductions #Subaskaran#தலைவர்170 🤗 pic.twitter.com/DYg3aSeAi5

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 2, 2023