If this happens, it will be a Rajinikanth - ilayaraja reunion movie after 28 years. It is noteworthy that they last worked together in the 1994 film 'Veera'.

It has been reported that superstar Rajinikanth and musician ilayaraja will reunite after 28 years, which has raised expectations among the fans. Superstar Rajinikanth's latest film 'Annatha' has received mixed reviews but has been ranked second in the list of highest-grossing films of this year. Directed by Siruthai Siva and produced by sun Pictures and D.K. Iman composed the music. The film starred Rajini, keerthi Suresh, Nayanthara, Khushboo, Meena, Suri, Pandiyaraja, Prakash Raj, Jegapathi Babu among others. After 'Annatha', there is a longing among the fans as to whose film Rajini will act in next.

Meanwhile, believable references say that popular bollywood film director R Balki recently met Rajini and told a story. Superstar Rajinikanth, who turns 71 this month, is said to be keen to work on this Pan-Indian film and if all goes well the film could be 'Thalaivar169'.

According to credible references, R. Balki is keen to work with composer ilayaraja in the film, if this happens, it will be a Rajinikanth - ilayaraja duo's film after 28 years.