Nayanthara joins Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman

CHENNAI: Actor Nayanthara has joined the cast of superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Dharman, marking their reunion five years after Annaatthe (2021).

The production banner Raaj Kamal Films International announced the casting on social media on Sunday, sharing a visual featuring silhouettes of Rajinikanth and Nayanthara. “The aura is double. Welcoming the one and only Nayanthara to Dharman,” the production house said in the announcement.

The film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for Oh My Kadavule and Dragon, and produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International, along with R Mahendran. S Disney is associated with the project through Turmeric Media.

Nayanthara and Rajinikanth have previously shared screen space in Chandramukhi (2005), Kuselan (2008), Darbar(2020) and Annaatthe (2021). Nayanthara also made a cameo appearance in the song Balleilakka from Sivaji (2007).

The film also features Simran, Raashii Khanna and Yogi Babu in key roles. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while Niketh Bommi serves as cinematographer and Pradeep E Ragav as editor.

Earlier referred to as Thalaivar 173, Dharman marks another collaboration between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who are also preparing to reunite on screen in a separate project directed by Nelson.

The makers have not yet disclosed details about Nayanthara’s character or announced an official release date for Dharman.