Superstar Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film Dharman has entered its second shooting schedule, adding to the growing excitement around the project. Backed by Kamal Haasan’s Raj Kamal Films International, the film brings together Rajinikanth, Simran, Raashii Khanna and director Ashwath Marimuthu in a major collaboration.

Dharman Second Schedule Begins With Rajinikanth in Focus

The shooting of Superstar Rajinikanth’s Dharman is progressing at a brisk pace, with the makers now officially beginning the film’s second schedule. The title and first-look poster had already received a strong response from fans, especially with the powerful tagline “The Deadly Doctor.” The first look created considerable curiosity about Rajinikanth’s character and the tone of the film. To mark the beginning of the new schedule, the makers also released a special video featuring Rajinikanth, and his screen presence has quickly attracted attention on social media.

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan Join Hands in a Rare Collaboration

One of the biggest highlights of Dharman is the coming together of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in a new professional equation. The two legends have shared a close friendship for decades and have remained among Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars for over five decades. With Dharman, Kamal Haasan is associated with Rajinikanth’s film as a producer, making the project especially significant for fans of both icons. The film is being produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran under the Raj Kamal Films International banner, and it also marks Rajinikanth’s first film under RKFI production.

Ashwath Marimuthu Leads a Strong Cast and Technical Team

The film is being directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, who has emerged as one of the most promising young filmmakers in Indian cinema. Alongside Rajinikanth, Dharman features Simran, one of South Indian cinema’s most popular actresses, and Raashii Khanna, who has established herself across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Their presence has further increased expectations around the film’s performances and character dynamics.

Anirudh, Anbariv and Top Technicians Strengthen the Project

Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for Dharman, adding another major name to the project. National Award-winning action choreographers Anbariv are handling the stunt sequences, promising large-scale action moments. Niketh Bommi is serving as cinematographer, while Karthik Rajkumar is the production designer. Pradeep E. Raghav is handling editing, and Annadurai is working as the art director. Disney is also associated with the film as a co-producer. With a high-profile cast, a strong technical crew and the backing of RKFI, Dharman is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Rajinikanth films in production.