Rumours had been swirling that Rajinikanth and Ashwath Marimuthu were at odds on the Dharman set, but the superstar himself has put the dust to rest. The actor, who’s been the face of Tamil cinema for decades, took to his PR team’s X account to say the shooting is proceeding smoothly. He painted a picture of the director as an energetic dynamo and the star as a content, confident lead. The tone was all but apologetic to the flurry of speculation that had begun to spread.
Riaz K Ahmed, a senior member of Rajinikanth’s public‑relations wing, posted a short statement clarifying the situation. He said, “This is completely wrong information. I have seen the director working in his energetic style, and Rajini is happy and comfortable.” The post was quickly deleted after the backlash, but the message stuck.
The drama, however, was not new. At the film’s launch in June, Rajinikanth revealed that the Dharman team had originally eyed KS Ravikumar before he fell through. Sundar C later joined but had to bow out due to a conflicting project. Ashwath Marimuthu was the first choice after those two exits, and the team says the transition was smooth.
In addition to the directorial shuffle, the story itself has had its own makeover. The initial pitch was a nuclear‑scientist thriller that would have taken the crew to Afghanistan and Russia, a logistical nightmare that forced the project on hold. The new version focuses on a more grounded narrative, aligning better with the star’s action‑packed brand.
Dharman is slated for a January 2027 release, and in the meantime, Rajinikanth will appear in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, on October 15, 2026. The sequel brings back familiar faces like Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Mohanlal, while fresh talents such as Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty join the cast. Fans can expect a blend of star power and fresh storytelling.
With the rumours dispelled and the project firmly on track, the buzz around Dharman is looking more like a quiet confidence than a blockbuster frenzy. Keep an eye on the trailer release in mid‑2026 – it’ll be the first real taste of what’s coming.