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Rajinikanth’s film with Nelson Dilipkumar that was tentatively titled Thalaivar 169 has got a title. Yes, you read it right! The makers today announced the title of Thalaivar 169. Rajinikanth starrer is now titled as Jailer. The makers announced it with a brand new poster. The poster features a sword smeared with blood and it seems to be an action-thriller.

Sun pictures that is bankrolling the movie has shared the poster on its social media handles. Nelson too has shared it. Apart from helming, the Doctor director has also written the movie.

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Take a look at Jailer poster here.

In February this year, the Beast director announced the film.

 

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Kannada actor Shivarajkumar has confirmed to be part of the film. Also, reportedly, Don actor Sivakarthikeyan is playing the younger version of Rajinikanth. Also, there have been reports that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Mohan, are also said to be part of this Rajinikanth starrer. Music composer Anirudh Ravichander will give the music of the film.

The makers are yet to announce the rest of the cast. The film is expected to go on floors by July-August 2022 and release next year. The major portion of the film is said to be shot in Chennai, and the director has just completed the script work for the first half of the film.

Rajinikanth was last seen in Annaatthe , directed by Siva, which released in Diwali last year.

Stay tuned for more such updates on Jailer and other South movies.

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