BIG UPDATE: Superstar Rajinikanth To Take Official Retirement After His Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj? (Details Inside)

Is Rajinikanth, a superstar in Tamil cinema, preparing to leave the business after his 171st film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj? After Tamil director Mysskin stated in an interview that Rajinikanth's planned project with young, experimental director Lokesh Kangaaraj may be the superstar's final film, rumours began to circulate in the industry. The director's remark quickly gained popularity on social media. Many Rajinikanth followers who are adamantly opposed to the disclosure have turned to social media to express their disbelief.

The actor's supporters claim that because he never mentioned retiring, they will not believe anyone else who claims to be him.

'Jailer', starring the legend who is 72 years old, will be his upcoming motion picture. It will be released on August 10, 2023 under Nelson's direction. The next in line will be 'Lal Salaam,' which was directed by Aishwarya, Rajinikanth's daughter. TJ Gnanavel will helm Rajinikanth's 170th movie, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 170.' 'Thalaivar 171' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj will come next. Sun Pictures is most likely to produce it.

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For his 171st movie, director Mysskin said that Rajinikanth will collaborate with Vikram and Kanagaraj. Mysskin claims that Rajinikanth approached Lokesh and expressed interest in working with him.

Mysskin, who is starring in Lokesh's film 'Leo,' added a twist by speculating that 'Thalaivar 171' would be the final film in Rajini's nearly five-decade-long career. But he acknowledged that he was not certain about it. Rumours concerning Rajini's retirement from acting, according to his followers, are not new. Since 'Kaala' (2018), there has been discussion, although the seasoned actor has continued to take on new projects. They hope the celebrity will continue to keep them entertained.

In addition to Tamil Nadu and the rest of South India, the actor has millions of fans all over India. His fans treat the release of his movie like a carnival. Rajinikanth, whose real name is Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, was born in Bangalore to a Maharashtrian mother On December 12, 1950.

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He battled greatly in his early years because he was raised in a modest middle-class home. Before joining Bangalore Transport Service as a bus conductor, he worked as a porter and a carpenter. He first developed an interest in performing around this time. N. T. Rama Rao (NTR), a renowned Telugu actor and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, became 100 years old this month, and during the celebrations in Vijayawada, Rajinikanth confessed that he was deeply moved by NTR's portrayal of Duryodhana in the film 'Srikrishna Pandaviyam.'

The superstar said, “When I was working as a bus conductor at a function, I enacted the role of Duryodhana played by NTR, and because of the appreciation I received, I started taking interest in acting.”

Rajinikanth's debut as an actor in 'Apoorva Raagangal' (1975), directed by K. Balachander. He played a supporting part in the film with Kamal Haasan playing the major role. He played supporting roles in the beginning of his career, but once he made a name for himself as an actor, he never looked back.

He has worked on films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. He has a cult following among his admirers, who nickname him 'Thalaivar' with affection. He had intentions to pursue politics, just like many other well-known actors in Tamil cinema. He abandoned his intentions in 2021 though, citing his ill health.