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| | name = Thalaivar 170
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| | image = Thalaivar 170 poster.jpg
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| | director = [[T. J. Gnanavel]]
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| | writer = T. J. Gnanavel
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| | producer = [[Subaskaran Allirajah]] | |
| | starring = [[Rajinikanth]]
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| | cinematography = [[S. R. Kathir]]
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| | editing = [[Philomin Raj]]
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| | music = [[Anirudh Ravichander]]
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| | studio = [[Lyca Productions]]
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| '''''Thalaivar 170''''' is the [[working title]] of an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film written and directed by [[T. J. Gnanavel]]. It is produced by [[Subaskaran Allirajah]] under [[Lyca Productions]]. The film stars [[Rajinikanth]], alongside an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Fahadh Faasil]], [[Rana Daggubati]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Ritika Singh]] and [[Dushara Vijayan]].
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| The film was announced in March 2023, with the tentative title ''Thalaivar 170,'' as it is Rajinikanth's 170th film in the lead role. [[Principal photography]] commenced in October 2023. The film will have music composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] and cinematography handled by [[S. R. Kathir]] and editing by [[Philomin Raj]].
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| == Cast ==
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| * [[Rajinikanth]]
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| * [[Amitabh Bachchan]]
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| * [[Fahadh Faasil]]
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| * [[Rana Daggubati]]
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| * [[Manju Warrier]]
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| * [[Ritika Singh]]
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| * [[Dushara Vijayan]]
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| * [[Rakshan]]
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| * [[G. M. Sundar]]
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| * [[Arjun Sarja]]
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| == Production ==
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| === Development ===
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| In May 2022, [[T. J. Gnanavel]] and [[Suriya]] were reported to collaborate for the former's next directional, after having a successful venture together with [[Jai Bhim (film)|''Jai Bhim'']] (2021).<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 May 2022 |title='Jai Bhim' duo Suriya and TJ Gnanavel to reunite for a quickie |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jai-bhim-duo-suriya-and-tj-gnanavel-to-reunite-for-a-quickie/articleshow/91317483.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925180201/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jai-bhim-duo-suriya-and-tj-gnanavel-to-reunite-for-a-quickie/articleshow/91317483.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=25 September 2022}}</ref> On 2 November, coinciding 1 year of ''Jai Bhim'', Gnanavel confirmed the reunion.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 November 2022 |title='Jai Bhim' director TJ Gnanavel confirms his reunion with Suriya |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jai-bhim-director-tj-gnanavel-confirms-his-reunion-with-suriya/articleshow/95273867.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130180216/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jai-bhim-director-tj-gnanavel-confirms-his-reunion-with-suriya/articleshow/95273867.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=30 November 2022}}</ref> Due to the actor's commitments to ''[[Kanguva]]'', Gnanavel began working on another script, which he narrated to [[Rajinikanth]], who was impressed by the director.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 January 2023 |title=Rajinikanth's film with TJ Gnanavel to turn true |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanths-film-with-tj-gnanavel-to-turn-true/articleshow/97006726.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805011923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanths-film-with-tj-gnanavel-to-turn-true/articleshow/97006726.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=5 August 2023}}</ref> On 2 March 2023, the project was officially announced by [[Lyca Productions]], with the tentative title ''Thalaivar 170.'' The announcement stated that the music will be composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]] and the shooting will commence after Rajinikanth wrapped up shooting for the films ''[[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|Jailer]]'' (2023) and ''[[Lal Salaam (2024 film)|Lal Salaam]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2 March 2023 |title=Rajinikanth to team up with 'Jai Bhim' TJ Gnanavel for 'Thalaivar 170' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanth-to-team-up-with-jai-bhim-tj-gnanavel-for-thalaivar-170/article66570959.ece |url-status=live |access-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805012153/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajinikanth-to-team-up-with-jai-bhim-tj-gnanavel-for-thalaivar-170/article66570959.ece |archive-date=5 August 2023}}</ref> Cinematographer [[S. R. Kathir]], editor [[Philomin Raj]] and stunt choreography duo [[Anbariv]] were retained by Gnanavel, after they previously worked in ''Jai Bhim''.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1709536982999966163 |user=CinemaWithAB |title=#Thalaivar170 technical crew 🔥DOP - SR Kathir Editing - PhilominRaj Art Director - Kadhir Stunt - Anbariv Music - Anirudh Except Anirudh Director's previous movie #JaiBhim crew was retained for this too👌💥 |last=AmuthaBharathi |date=4 October 2023 |access-date=4 October 2023}}</ref> Art director K. Kathir, make-up artist [[Pattanam Rasheed]], costume designer [[Anu Vardhan]] were choosen as crew.<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://twitter.com/LycaProductions/status/1709531328360952174?t=wcVV6zeNlLsfNn8AYJt_RQ&s=19 |url=https://twitter.com/LycaProductions/status/1709531328360952174?t=wcVV6zeNlLsfNn8AYJt_RQ&s=19 |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref> Rajinikanth went through a look test in early-August.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 August 2023 |title=Rajinikanth locks his look for 'Thalaivar 170'; to be styled by Aalim Hakim again |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanth-locks-his-look-for-thalaivar-170-to-be-styled-by-aalim-hakim-again/articleshow/102414499.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002163306/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanth-locks-his-look-for-thalaivar-170-to-be-styled-by-aalim-hakim-again/articleshow/102414499.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2 October 2023}}</ref> A [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] puja was held on 4 October in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] with the presence of the cast and crew.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1709531328360952174 |user=LycaProductions |title=#Thalaivar170 🕴🏻 journey begins with an auspicious pooja ceremony 🪔🌸 today at Trivandrum 📍 |author=Lyca Productions |author-link=Lyca Productions |access-date=4 October 2023}}</ref>
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| === Casting ===
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| Rajinikanth was reported to be seen as a [[Islamic religious police|Muslim police officer]] in the film. He previously played as a police officer in [[Pandian (film)|''Pandiyan'']] (1992) and [[Darbar (film)|''Darbar'']] (2020), marking the film as his third role as a police officer.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 August 2023 |title=Team 'Thalaivar 170' to go on floors from September third week |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/team-thalaivar-170-to-go-on-floors-from-september-15/articleshow/102942494.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002163358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/team-thalaivar-170-to-go-on-floors-from-september-15/articleshow/102942494.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2 October 2023}}</ref> In late April 2023, Suriya was reported to play a cameo role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 April 2023 |title="Thalaivar 170": Will Suriya do a cameo in Rajinikanth's film with TJ Gnanavel? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-170-will-suriya-do-a-cameo-in-rajinikanths-film-with-tj-gnanavel/articleshow/99788136.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529082342/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-170-will-suriya-do-a-cameo-in-rajinikanths-film-with-tj-gnanavel/articleshow/99788136.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=29 May 2023}}</ref> [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] was reportedly approached to play the lead antagonist, which he declined playing.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 May 2023 |title=Will Chiyaan Vikram lock horns with Rajinikanth in 'Thalaivar 170'? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-chiyaan-vikram-lock-horns-with-rajinikanth-in-thalaivar-170/articleshow/100298021.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528171941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-chiyaan-vikram-lock-horns-with-rajinikanth-in-thalaivar-170/articleshow/100298021.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=28 May 2023}}</ref> In early June, [[Arjun Sarja]] was reported to play an important role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 June 2023 |title=Arjun Sarja to be part of 'Thailavar 170' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-sarja-to-be-part-of-thailavar-170/articleshow/100673803.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602160313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-sarja-to-be-part-of-thailavar-170/articleshow/100673803.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2 June 2023}}</ref> [[Amitabh Bachchan]] was reported to be a part of the cast, collaborating with Rajinikanth after 32-years; [[Hum (film)|''Hum'']] (1991).<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2023 |title=Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan to share screen space after 32 years in TJ Gnanavel's film? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanth-and-amitabh-bachchan-to-share-screen-space-after-32-years-in-tj-gnanavels-film/articleshow/100901367.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612102843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanth-and-amitabh-bachchan-to-share-screen-space-after-32-years-in-tj-gnanavels-film/articleshow/100901367.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=12 June 2023}}</ref> Reportedly, [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] actor [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] was approached to play a crucial role, however, he declined the role and suggested [[Sharwanand]] to play the role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 August 2023 |title=Did Nani turn down a pan-India movie starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan? |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/did-nani-turn-down-a-pan-india-movie-starring-rajinikanth-and-amitabh-bachchan/articleshow/102793211.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002163313/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/did-nani-turn-down-a-pan-india-movie-starring-rajinikanth-and-amitabh-bachchan/articleshow/102793211.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=2 October 2023}}</ref> In early August, it was reported that [[Fahadh Faasil]] was approached to play the lead antagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 August 2023 |title=Thalaivar 170: Fahadh Faasil to Play Antagonist in Rajinikanth's Untitled Film – Reports |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thalaivar-170-fahadh-faasil-to-play-antagonist-in-rajinikanths-untitled-film-reports-5355941.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003101148/https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/thalaivar-170-fahadh-faasil-to-play-antagonist-in-rajinikanths-untitled-film-reports-5355941.html |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=LatestLY}}</ref> In early September, [[Manju Warrier]] and [[Rana Daggubati]] were reported to be a part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 September 2023 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier join Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil in Thalaivar 170 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-rana-daggubati-manju-warrier-join-rajinikanth-amitabh-bachchan-and-fahadh-faasil-in-thalaivar-170-1241015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928075557/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-rana-daggubati-manju-warrier-join-rajinikanth-amitabh-bachchan-and-fahadh-faasil-in-thalaivar-170-1241015 |archive-date=28 September 2023 |access-date=2 October 2023 |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref> On 2 October, [[Dushara Vijayan]] and [[Ritika Singh]] were announced being a part of the cast. Manju Warrier was confirmed on the same day,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 October 2023 |title=‘Thalaivar 170’: Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan join Rajinikanth’s next with TJ Gnanavel |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalaivar-170-manju-warrier-ritika-singh-dushara-vijayan-join-rajinikanths-next-with-tj-gnanavel/article67372317.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231002163354/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalaivar-170-manju-warrier-ritika-singh-dushara-vijayan-join-rajinikanths-next-with-tj-gnanavel/article67372317.ece |archive-date=2 October 2023}}</ref> while Daggubati, Faasil,<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2023 |title=Fahadh Faasil joins Rajinikanth in director TJ Gnanavel 'Thalaivar 170' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/fahaadh-faasil-joins-rajinikanth-in-thalaivar-170-lyca-productions-2443762-2023-10-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003101233/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/fahaadh-faasil-joins-rajinikanth-in-thalaivar-170-lyca-productions-2443762-2023-10-03 |archive-date=3 October 2023 |access-date=3 October 2023 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> and Bachchan were confirmed the day after. Bachchan was initially to make his Tamil debut with ''Uyarndha Manithan''; however, due to issues between him and the producer, that film got shelved.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 October 2023 |title=Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth reunite for ‘Thalaivar 170’ |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-and-rajinikanth-reunite-for-thalaivar-170/article67375843.ece |url-status=live |access-date=3 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003123941/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amitabh-bachchan-and-rajinikanth-reunite-for-thalaivar-170/article67375843.ece |archive-date=3 October 2023}}</ref> [[Rakshan]] and [[G. M. Sundar]]'s presence at the muhurat puja confirmed their inclusion.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 October 2023 |title=Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 170' begins with an auspicious pooja ceremony |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanths-thalaivar-170-begins-with-an-auspicious-pooja-ceremony/articleshow/104161831.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |access-date=4 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004121241/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rajinikanths-thalaivar-170-begins-with-an-auspicious-pooja-ceremony/articleshow/104161831.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=4 October 2023}}</ref>
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| === Filming ===
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| [[Principal photography]] was scheduled to begin on the third week of September 2023 in Chennai,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=25 August 2023 |title=Manju Warrier on board Thalaivar 170 shooting to start in Sept 3rd week in Chennai |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/manju-warrier-on-board-thalaivar-170-shooting-to-start-in-sept-3rd-week-in-chennai-732011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230910051809/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/manju-warrier-on-board-thalaivar-170-shooting-to-start-in-sept-3rd-week-in-chennai-732011 |archive-date=10 September 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=[[DT Next]]}}</ref> but ultimately began on 4 October in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Aishwarya |date=4 October 2023 |title=Thalaivar 170: Where can you meet Rajinikanth in Thiruvananthapuram doing shooting? Read this |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/thalaivar-170-where-can-you-meet-rajinikanth-in-thiruvananthapuram-doing-shooting-read-this-anr-s1zx5f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004103621/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/thalaivar-170-where-can-you-meet-rajinikanth-in-thiruvananthapuram-doing-shooting-read-this-anr-s1zx5f |archive-date=4 October 2023 |access-date=4 October 2023 |website=[[Asianet News]]}}</ref>
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| == Music ==
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| The film’s music and background scores will be composed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], in his fourth collaboration with Rajinikanth after ''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]'' (2019), ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' (2020) and [[Jailer (2023 Tamil film)|''Jailer'']] (2023); maiden with Gnanavel.<ref name=":0" />
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| == Release ==
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| The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2024.<ref name=":0" />
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| == References ==
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| == External links ==
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