When Rajinikanth arrives, he doesn’t need a loud announcement. Sometimes, a shadow, an emblem and the promise of a reputation are enough to send fans into celebration mode. And, this is strictly what the most recent poster of Rajinikanth’s 173rd film has managed to do. Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Movies International dropped the first-look poster for Rajinikanth-led Dharman – The Deadly Doctor.
Dharman- The Deadly Doctor FIRST Look Out!
The poster keeps things minimal but powerful. As a substitute of unveiling an excessive amount of, it focuses on the one thing that has carried generations of fandom: Rajinikanth’s larger-than-life aura. It introduces Rajinikanth in a physician avatar. He’s holding a scalpel in his blood-stained hands. The smirk, signature sunglasses and the operating theatre backdrop hint at a personality who may very well be carrying each authority and mystery.
தர்மமே வெல்லும்!#Dharman #Thalaivar173 #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahendran @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @iYogiBabu @SimranbaggaOffc #RaashiKhanna @nikethbommi #KarthikRajkumar @PradeepERagav @kabilanchelliah @ShruthiManjari… pic.twitter.com/UWjXErKdIE
— Raaj Kamal Movies International (@RKFI) June 24, 2026
The Doctor’s angle has given fans something recent to decode. Is he a saviour, a person with an advanced past or someone fighting a much larger battle? Dharman has undergone several developments since its first announcement in 2025. Rajinikanth’s character and the film’s overall world have only added to the thrill.
The film is special not only since it marks Rajinikanth’s 173rd film but in addition since it brings together two giants, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, in a brand new creative partnership. While the makers are keeping most details in regards to the film under wraps, the anticipation is already sky-high. The mystery surrounding the story, Rajinikanth’s character, and the film’s overall world has only added to the thrill.
About The Film
Dharman has undergone several developments since its first announcement in 2025. The project was initially set to be directed by Sundar C, with the makers officially confirming his involvement. Nonetheless, shortly after the announcement, the filmmaker stepped away from the enterprise, citing “unexpected and unavoidable circumstances.”
Following his exit, Don director Cibi Chakravarthy was roped in to helm the project. He reportedly spent considerable time working on the film’s pre-production and development. Nonetheless, reports later suggested that he, too, had parted ways with the film. While the change sparked speculation amongst fans, the makers didn’t disclose the rationale behind his departure. Now, Ashwath Marimuthu is directing the film.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was last seen within the 2025 release Coolie. The film featured Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Rachita Ram. Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde were seen in special appearances.
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