# Production of Rajinikanth film Dharman

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-rajinikanth-film-dharman
> Updated: 2026-09-04T13:13:09.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

Production for the film ‘Dharman’, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, has entered its second filming schedule. Presented by Raaj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media, the project features Rajinikanth in a role described as ‘The Deadly Doctor’. The production has undergone directorial changes, with Marimuthu taking over after the departures of Sundar C and Cibi Chakravarthi.

On August 15, 2026, Rajinikanth marked his 51st anniversary in the film industry with a cake-cutting ceremony on the ‘Dharman’ sets, commemorating his 1975 debut in ‘Apoorva Raagangal’. The film is his 173rd cinematic project and includes cast members Simran, Raashii Khanna, Rukmini Vasanth, and Yogi Babu, with music by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography by Niketh Bommi.

The production team reported that the second shooting schedule was completed ahead of schedule. Director Marimuthu has indicated that filming is expected to conclude by October 2026. Marimuthu described the working environment as positive, noting that Rajinikanth brings a ‘Gen Z vibe’ to the set and maintains a high level of respect for the craft. Following the conclusion of ‘Dharman’, Rajinikanth is expected to star in ‘Jailer 2’, while Marimuthu plans to begin production on a film with Silambarasan TR in February 2027.

## Claims

- Rajinikanth completed 51 years in the film industry on August 15. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- His debut film, ‘Apoorva Raagangal’, was released on August 15, 1975. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The upcoming film ‘Dharman’ is Rajinikanth’s 173rd film. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ashwath Marimuthu is the director of ‘Dharman’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran are producers of ‘Dharman’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A cake-cutting ceremony was held on the sets of ‘Dharman’ to celebrate the milestone. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Rajinikanth celebrates 51 years in cinema during Dharman production

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated 51 years in cinema while filming his 173rd movie, Dharman, which has recently completed its second shooting schedule ahead of schedule.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajinikanth-celebrates-51-years-in-cinema-during-dharman-production

### 2026-08-27: Rajinikanth film Dharman expected to complete shooting by October 2026

Director Ashwath Marimuthu announced that filming for the Rajinikanth-led film ‘Dharman’ is scheduled to wrap by October 2026.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajinikanth-film-dharman-expected-to-complete-shooting-by-october-2026

### 2026-08-15: Rajinikanth celebrates 51 years in cinema on ‘Dharman’ film sets

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated 51 years in cinema on August 15 with a ceremony on the sets of his upcoming 173rd film, ‘Dharman’, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajinikanth-celebrates-51-years-in-cinema-on-dharman-film-sets

### 2026-08-13: Rajinikanth film Dharman enters second filming schedule

Filming for Rajinikanth’s upcoming action film ‘Dharman’, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, has moved into its second schedule.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajinikanth-film-dharman-enters-second-filming-schedule

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