Red Giant Movies has shared a poster for its upcoming project KHxRK, featuring superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in their first on-screen collaboration in over four decades. The announcement, made on February 19, 2026, includes a vintage car image and a tagline about rules and rulers. A further update is scheduled for February 20 at 12:07.
On February 19, 2026, Red Giant Movies, marking its 17th production venture, released a promotional poster for a new Tamil film tentatively titled KHxRK. The poster depicts a vintage Mercedes car in a rustic setting and carries the tagline: 'Some men set rules. Some men just rule.' The production house announced on social media: 'Two Legends. One Frame. Next update at 12:07 tomorrow.'
This project reunites Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who last shared the screen in the 1981 film Thillu Mullu, directed by K. Balachander, spanning a 45-year gap. Their early careers in the 1970s included multiple collaborations, but they have not been regular co-stars since. The film follows months of speculation, with initial director attachments shifting: Lokesh Kanagaraj stepped away, citing a preference for lighter comedy that did not align with his style, as he mentioned in a recent press meet. Sundar C, who previously directed both actors in Anbe Sivam and Arunachalam respectively, exited due to 'unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances' during negotiations.
Speculation points to Nelson Dilipkumar as the director, known for his 2023 hit Jailer and its upcoming sequel Jailer 2, which also stars Rajinikanth alongside Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vidya Balan, and Mithun Chakraborty. Anirudh Ravichander is reportedly composing the music. One source suggests the story revolves around friendship in a vintage 1980s style, though details remain unconfirmed.
Rajinikanth is currently involved in Jailer 2, aiming for a mid-2026 release, and another project tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, directed by Cibi Chakravarthy and co-produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International. Kamal Haasan is preparing for his next film, KH237, with shooting potentially starting in April 2026, pending Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The announcement has generated excitement in Tamil cinema circles, highlighting the cultural significance of this superstar pairing.
