Rajinikanth will star alongside Nayanthara in 'Darbar' which is set for a Pongal 2020 release The first look and title for Rajinikanth’s next movie was released on Tuesday morning. ‘Darbar’ stars Rajinikanth and Nayanthara, and is the Tamil Superstar’s first collaboration with director A.R. Murugadoss. Going by the first look, which features a police cap, badge, belt, crime scene tape and handcuffs, this may be the first film after 25 years, where Rajinikanth will play a police officer. The poster carried a catchy punchline “you decide whether you want me to be good bad or worse,” and was splashed with paraphernalia attached to the police. Besides, it features a spectacled and bearded Rajinikanth. The first look also carried what seemed to be the Gateway of India in Mumbai, hinting that the story might be based in the western metropolis. Murugadoss’ earlier action flick ‘Thuppakki’, starring top actor Vijay was based in Mumbai. Anirudh is scoring the music for the film, his successive outing with the superstar after the hit ‘Petta,’ whose songs went on to become chartbusters. Produced by Lyca Productions, the crew consists cinematographer Santosh Sivan and editor Sreekar Prasad. ‘Darbar’ is slated for a 2020 Pongal release.<doc-sep>The highly anticipated superstar Rajinikanth’s next film with filmmaker AR Murugadoss has been titled Darbar, and its makers unveiled the first look poster on Tuesday. The project goes on the floors in Mumbai from Wednesday. Murugadoss took to Twitter to release the poster. He wrote: “Here you go guys. The first look of our very own Thalaivar in Darbar.” He also confirmed that the film will hit the screens during Pongal festival next year. Going by the poster, it is evident that Rajinikanth plays a cop and the story will have a Mumbai backdrop. Murugadoss went on to reveal that Nayanthara is also part of the project. National award-winning editor Sreekar Prasad is also part of the project. The film will be dubbed and released in Hindi and Telugu as well. Also read | Avengers Endgame new clip: Captain Marvel reveals why she didn’t fight against Thanos in Infinity War. Watch Not long ago, popular lensman Santosh Sivan took to Twitter to announce that he has signed the project. He reunites with Rajinikanth after two decades since they last worked together in Thalapathy. Sharing the news, Satosh had written: “Finally very excited to work with Rajini Sir after Thalapathy.” In February, Anirudh Ravichander confirmed through an interview that he is on board the project as composer. Finally 😃🤗 very excited to work with Rajini Sir after Thalapathy 😃 — SantoshSivanASC. ISC (@santoshsivan) February 10, 2019 The film was originally supposed to be bankrolled by Sun Pictures, who backed out after the recent Sarkar controversy. However, Lyca Productions, the makers of 2.0, replaced them and took over the reins of the project. This would be the third outing for Lyca Productions with Rajinikanth after Kaala and 2.0. Follow @htshowbiz for more ott:10:ht-entertainment_listing-desktop<doc-sep>The poster of Rajinikanth's Darbar may take one back to Rohit Shetty's blockbuster Hindi cop drama, Simmba, starring Ranveer Singh as a corrupt cop. Lyca Productions, the production house behind Rajinikanth-starrer magnum opus 2.0 from last year, released the first look of his next film. Directed by AR Murugadoss, #Thalaivar167 has been titled Darbar. The first look poster sees Rajinikanth at the center of his universe, sporting his signature grin and round-rimmed shades, which look like a bad CGI job. Gateway of India adorns the backdrop along with what looks like a map of Mumbai. Guns, a police badge, a police cap and a ferocious dog with a police collar make it quite clear that Rajinikanth plays a cop. But the tagline ("You decide whether you want me to be good, bad or worse), along with his trademark mischievous grin, hint that he is not that cop who plays strictly by the books. The poster may take one back to Rohit Shetty's blockbuster Hindi cop drama from last year, Simmba, starring Ranveer Singh as a corrupt cop. The film graphed the titular character's journey from being a corrupt police officer to the avenger of his sister's rape. Nonetheless, the first look of Darbar does justice to the larger-than-life persona of Rajinikanth. Also starring Nayanthara, the film is slated to release on Pongal 2020.<doc-sep>Darbar is bankrolled by Lyca Productions. Darbar is bankrolled by Lyca Productions. Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film is tentatively titled Darbar. The project is being helmed by AR Murugadoss, who is collaborating with Rajini for the first time in his career. Nayanthara is playing the female lead in the film. This will be Nayanthara’s third film with the superstar after Chandramukhi and Kuselan. The film is being bankrolled by Lyca Productions. The production house also handled the finances of Rajinikanth’s science-fiction and action flick 2.0, a Shankar directorial which released last year. Lyca entered the film business with Murugadoss’ 2014 film Kaththi. Rajinikanth was last seen in Karthik Subbaraj’s Petta, which released at the beginning of this year. Nayanthara recently starred in the horror movie, Airaa, in which she played a double role. Also Read | Darbar first look: Rajinikanth to don the cop’s uniform after 25 years Rumours stating that SJ Suryah (who appeared in Murugadoss’ Spyder back in 2017) had joined the film’s cast were being circulated, but Rajinikanth’s publicist Riaz K Ahmed put them to rest by tweeting, “Dear Media Friends, The Rumours Being Speculated About The Cast Of #Thalaivar167 Is Not Authentic, As Of Now Only #Nayanthara Has Been Roped In The Film! Kindly Do Not Spread The News Until You Get An Official Press Release About The Entire Confirmed Cast @RIAZtheboss.”<doc-sep>
South superstar Rajinikanth's new film, which was tentatively titled Thalaivar 167, has now been named Darbar. The first look of the film was released by the film's director AR Murugadoss this morning. This is the Ghajini director's first project with Rajinikanth. The film will star Nayanthara in the female lead, while Anirudh Ravichander, who composed the music for Rajini's last film Petta, will be joining hands with the Thalaivar once again. This will be Nayanthara's fourth film with the 68-year-old superstar after Chandramukhi, Kuselan and Sivaji. Here's the first look Murugadoss revealed today: The first look has elements from a cop's uniform - belt, shoes and cap - as well as handcuffs and guns, confirming reports that Rajinikanth will play a policeman in the film. Before this, he was seen as a cop in films like Moondru Mugam, Pandian and Kodi Parakuthu. 'You decide whether you want to be good, bad or worse' - is the line highlighted in the first look poster. Shooting of Darbar is to begin from April 10. The poster suggests that the movie will hit the screens on Pongal Day, 2020. A few days back, pictures of Rajinikanth from Thalaivar 167 had leaked online. The leaked images were said to be from a recent photoshoot at a popular studio in Chennai. Before the leak, the photo of the costume designer getting ready for the photoshoot had surfaced on the internet and went viral. Requesting fans to not share the pictures and wait for the official release, Rajinikanth’s representative had said in a statement, "I request all the Thalaivar fans not to share the leaked stills and try to preserve it until releases officially... kindly help us to do in better way to all the fans (sic)." While his friend Kamal Haasan is busy campaigning for his party for the 2019 LoK Sabha elections, Rajinikanth is yet to move forward on his political journey. He made it clear that his party won't contest the upcoming polls nor will they support any political party in the upcoming elections. Follow @News18Movies for more