The makers of Rajinikanth's upcoming film Thalaivar 170 welcomed megastar Amitabh Bachchan on board. The announcement was made on Tuesday (October 3) on the official social media account of the film's production house.
“Welcoming the Shahenshah of Indian cinema ✨ Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on board for #Thalaivar170#Thalaivar170Team reaches new heights with the towering talent of the one & only @SrBachchan ," the production house wrote. The film will mark Amitabh’s first Tamil film.
Fans were thrilled to hear the news. They welcomed Big B with open arms. Many fans are also prepared to watch the first day first show of the movie and are anticipating the film gross over Rs 1000 crores.
“#Thalaivar170 – Legend Amithabh Bachchan On Board #Rajinikanth planning for 1000 cr," a fan wrote. “Welcoming the Shahenshah of Indian cinema ✨ Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on board for #Thalaivar170They are going to re-unite After 3 Decades ❤️ #Thalaivar170Team," a second fan wrote.
Thalaivar 170 also stars Fahadh Faasil and RanaDaggubati. Since it is Rajinikanth's 170th project, the film has been tentatively titled Thalaivar 170 by the makers. According to several media reports, the film went will go on floors soon. It will be an entertainer with a social message.
Earlier today, Rajinikanth was spotted at Chennai airport before leaving for Thiruvananthapuram. He told reporters, "I'm doing my 170th film with director Gnanavel and Lyca which will be a huge entertainer at the same time with a social message. I am going to shoot for my 170th movie... The title for the movie is not decided yet."