Rajinikanth 173rd Film Dharman First Look Shows Him As Doctor, Kamal Haasan To Produce

Rajinikanth’s 173rd film has been officially titled Dharman. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film presents Rajinikanth in a powerful doctor role.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited 173rd film has been officially titled Dharman. The makers unveiled the title and first-look poster on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, creating huge excitement among Tamil cinema fans.

The film is produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, who is known for films such as Oh My Kadavule and Dragon. The film’s launch ceremony was held in Chennai in the presence of the cast and crew.

Rajinikanth Plays A Doctor In Dharman

The first-look poster of Dharman shows Rajinikanth in a striking doctor avatar. He is seen wearing blue medical scrubs and holding a scalpel, giving the film a dark and intense thriller tone.

The poster also carries the Tamil caption “Dharmame Vellum,” which means “Justice will prevail.” This line suggests that the film may revolve around justice, revenge, family emotions, and action-driven drama.

At the launch event, director Ashwath Marimuthu confirmed that Rajinikanth plays a doctor in the film. He said Dharman will be a commercial entertainer with family and thriller elements.

Kamal Haasan Produces Rajinikanth’s Dharman

One of the biggest highlights of Dharman is the collaboration between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The film is being produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, making it a major moment for Tamil cinema.

At the launch event, Kamal Haasan reportedly became emotional while speaking about his long friendship with Rajinikanth. He recalled that both of them had once discussed that one day, one of them should produce a film for the other.

Kamal Haasan said the idea remained unrealised for many years, but it has now become a reality with Dharman. He also praised Rajinikanth’s enthusiasm for the film and expressed confidence in director Ashwath Marimuthu and the team.

Cast And Crew Of Dharman

Actors Simran and Raashi Khanna are part of the film’s cast. The makers are expected to announce the complete cast list soon.

The music for Dharman will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Cinematography will be handled by Niketh Bommi, while Pradeep E Ragav will take care of editing. The action sequences will be choreographed by the popular stunt duo Anbariv.

With Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ashwath Marimuthu, and Anirudh Ravichander coming together, Dharman has already become one of the most-awaited Tamil films.

Thalaivar 173 Saw Several Changes

Before being officially titled Dharman, the film was widely referred to as Thalaivar 173. The project went through several changes after it was first announced in 2025.

Earlier, Sundar C was announced as the director of the film. However, he later stepped away from the project due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.

Later, reports said that the Don director Cibi Chakravarthy was associated with the project and had worked on the film’s pre-production. However, he also reportedly exited the film. The makers did not officially reveal the reason behind the change.

In recent weeks, there were reports that Ashwath Marimuthu was being considered to direct the film. The director reportedly wanted to keep the development under wraps until Rajinikanth was fully satisfied with the script.

Now, with the title and first-look poster officially released, Dharman has entered its next major phase.

Fans Await Dharman Story And Release Update

The first-look poster of Dharman has already sparked strong discussion among Rajinikanth fans. His intense doctor look and the film’s justice-themed caption have raised curiosity about the storyline.

The makers are expected to reveal more details about the full cast, shooting schedule, and release plans in the coming months.

With Rajinikanth playing a doctor, Kamal Haasan producing, Ashwath Marimuthu directing, and Anirudh Ravichander composing the music, Dharman is shaping up as a major Tamil cinema event.