"I often wondered if Mani or I would create something akin to Ponniyin Selvan. I attempted but failed. But Mani has always had this dream. This movie will do well. And I'm happy to be a part of it," Kamal added.

As the news is surfacing across social media, the fans are awestruck by Rajinikanth's decision to work with a new and young director. 

As fans were excitedly counting on the update, Sun Pictures, which is bankrolling the movie, has released a poster that swiftly turned heads. 

Jailer is Rajinikanth's 169th movie and is bankrolled by Kalanithi Maran under his banner Sun Pictures.

Rajinikanth is said to be playing the titular role of a jailer. Reports are rife that the film also features Aishwarya Rai and Shiva Rajkumar.

Notably, it is the first time that Rajinikanth has met Governor RN Ravi privately. The superstar said that the meeting with the Governor was a courtesy call.

What has attracted swift attention is an update from the Superstar himself who revealed the date of when the movie shooting will commence.

71-year-old Rajinikanth is now in the outing with Nelson Dilipkumar for the first time as he shelves the 169th movie of his illustrious career.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the event at 6 pm on Thursday and he said he is all geared up to participate in the inauguration event of the world's iconic chess tournament. 

On behalf of Rajinikanth, his elder daughter Aishwaryaa has received the award from Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.