Superstar Rajnikanth and KS Ravikumar to reunite for the sequel of Padaiyappa, Padaiyappa 2 in the making?

There is a strong buzz in Kollywood that Superstar Rajnikanth is set to reunite with veteran commercial filmmaker K.S. Ravikumar for the sequelof the 1999 blockbuster hit Padaiyappa. According to reports, talks for 'Thalaivar 170' have already begun, and it is expected to be a sequel to the super popular film Padaiyappa starring Rajinikanth and KS Ravikumar. 'Padaiyappa 2' is also likely to be the title of the film.

It's also been reported that Bahubali (2016) fame actress Ramya Krishnan, who portrayed Neelambari in Padaiyappa, has decided to join the cast of this film. However, neither 'Padaiyappa 2' nor 'Thalaivar 170' have received formal confirmation. It is considered to go on floors by 2023.

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Rajinikanth's most recently seen in the film Annaatthe, which came out in 2021. The film, directed by Siva, was not well received by critics and had mixed reviews from viewers. The film, which starred Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushbu, and Meena, set box office records and remained in theatres for more than 50 days.

Rajinikanth has confirmed that he would be working on his next film, presumably titled Thalaivar 169,' directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander will create the film's soundtrack and background score. The film is scheduled to premiere in August 2022.