Sreeleela has officially joined Rajinikanth in Dharman, marking her first collaboration with the Superstar and another major step in her rapid ascent through Tamil cinema. The announcement came via Raaj Kamal Films International on Wednesday, which shared a promotional video welcoming her to the project with the caption: “She’s got the spark.
She’s got the pataka.” The film, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu — known for Oh My Kadavule (2020) and the 2025 hit Dragon, represents his debut pairing with Rajinikanth, a move that’s already generating buzz for its blend of contemporary storytelling and legacy star power. Production is now entering its final stretch after wrapping the third schedule in late September, with recent additions including Nayanthara and Sreeleela.
The ensemble cast also includes Simran, Yogi Babu, and Raashii Khanna, making it one of the most stacked lineups in upcoming Tamil releases. Rajinikanth plays a doctor described as a ‘Ketta Paiyan’, a reference to his iconic role in J Mahendran’s 1978 film Mullum Malarum. Early posters show him with blood smeared across his hands, suggesting a morally ambiguous or darker character arc, a notable shift from his usual heroic persona.
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