New Delhi: Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are back together. The mega-duo are coming together after 36 years to reuinte again for 'Thug Life' after 'Thalapathi'. As per reports, the two are all set to come together after 33 years. SIIMA reported that Mani Ratnam and Rajinikath's collaboration will be announced on the megastar's birthday on December 12, 2024. 


The film body took to its official X handle to make the announcement. It wrote,"33 years in the making! Mani Ratnam and @rajinikanth are back for another iconic collaboration. Stay tuned for the official announcement on Thalaivar’s birthday! #Reunion #ManiRatnam #Rajinikanth #siima.”


 






While there is no official announcement yet, fans are already the 'manifestation' to come true. For those unaware, Rajinikanth and Mani Ratnam worked only once for the 1991 hit film 'Thalapathi’.


The gangster drama also starred Amrish Puri, Mammootty, Arvind Swami, Jaishankar, Srividya, Bhanupriya, Shobana and Geetha. 
 
'Thalapathi' is a contemporary adaptation of the 'Mahabharata', particularly the friendship between Duryodhana and Karna. Rajinikanth played Surya, representing Karna while Mammootty played Devaraj, representing Duryodhana. Arvind played Arjun, based on Arjuna. While Rajinikanth is named Surya, his father's name is never mentioned, choosing to keep his connection to the god of sun only through his name.


Work front


Mani Ratman is currently working on 'Thug Life' with Kamal Haasan. The film features an ensemble cast, including Ali Fazal, Ashok Selvan, Pankaj Tripathi, Nassar, Joju George, Silambarasan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Trisha Krishnana, Sanya Malhotra, Vaiyapuri, Jisshu Sengupta, Abhirami Gopikumar, Rohit Saraf and others. 


Kamla Haasan has co-written the script with Mani Ratnam.


On the other hand, Rajinikanth will soon be seen in TJ Gnanavel's 'Vettaiyan' in which he will reuinte with Amitabh Bachchan, after many years. The film will also see Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati and Manju Warrier. 'Vettaiyan' will be released in theatres on October 10, 2024.


Rajinikanth will also be collaborating with Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasab, Sathyaraj and Upendra.