# Nayanthara and Rajinikanth film collaboration > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nayanthara-and-rajinikanth-film-collaboration > Updated: 2026-11-02T09:22:23.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3. Actress Nayanthara has joined the cast of the upcoming Tamil action drama ‘Dharman’, starring Rajinikanth. The project is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, owned by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran, with S Disney serving as co-producer under Turmeric Media. This marks the fifth collaboration between Nayanthara and Rajinikanth, following their work in ‘Chandramukhi’, ‘Kuselan’, ‘Darbar’, and ‘Annaatthe’. The ensemble cast has expanded to include Ram Pothineni, Raashii Khanna, Simran, Yogi Babu, and most recently, Sree Leela. While specific plot details are undisclosed, reports indicate Rajinikanth will portray a doctor. Technical contributors include music composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer Niketh Bommi, and editor Pradeep E Raghav. Production has completed three shooting schedules, including work in Mysuru. Although there was previous speculation regarding a Pongal festive season release, director Ashwath Marimuthu recently clarified that the film is now expected to arrive in theaters around April 2027 to allow for additional work. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: Actress Sree Leela joins Rajinikanth film Dharman Actress Sree Leela has joined the cast of the Rajinikanth-led film Dharman, which is now targeted for an April 2027 release. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-sree-leela-joins-rajinikanth-film-dharman ### 2026-10-29: Nayanthara joins Rajinikanth in upcoming film Dharman Nayanthara will reunite with Rajinikanth in the film Dharman, produced by Kamal Haasan. She is also preparing for the release of Mookuthi Amman 2 this November. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nayanthara-joins-rajinikanth-in-upcoming-film-dharman ### 2026-10-25: Nayanthara joins Rajinikanth in upcoming film Dharman Actress Nayanthara has joined the cast of the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Dharman’, reuniting with the superstar for their fifth Tamil film together. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nayanthara-joins-cast-of-rajinikanths-dharman --- Cite as: Nayanthara and Rajinikanth film collaboration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nayanthara-and-rajinikanth-film-collaboration