New Delhi: Veteran stars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are all set to work together again in TJ Gnanavel's upcoming movie. The duo, who starred together in the 1991 film ‘Hum’, started filming for the film from Wednesday.
Both the actors shared the update on the project on social media. An excited Rajinikanth (72) shared a picture with Amitabh Bachchan on X from the sets of the film and wrote, "After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca's 'Thalaivar 170' directed by TJ Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy! @SrBachchan @LycaProductions @tjgnan #Thalaivar170.”
In an early morning post on his personal blog, Bachchan wrote that he is set to shoot his first scene for the movie with Rajinikanth.
"A new project has started today, the one with Rajnikant ji .. and getting together on a professional platform, has been coming in years .. (sic)" the 81-year-old said.
The megastar described Rajinikanth as an "extraordinary human".
"His most down to earth living and nature .. his exceptional talent and his legendary presence among the greats of cinema .. and .. not even going into the stratastrophic popularity that he has enjoyed through decades .. and the love and affection he has had towards my family and me .." Bachchan added.
“I shall rush to retire , for the morn shall see me in my first scene of this film with him .. so I must prepare and study and learn..,” he concluded.
The film, which was announced in March, marks Rajinikanth's 170th project. Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier and Dushara Vijayan also star in the movie.
Backed by Lyca Productions, the currently untitled movie is billed as an entertainer with a message.
Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music for the film, to be produced by A Subaskaran.