Rajinikanth will be sharing screen space with Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team.
Rajinikanth left a picture with Kapil Dev and announced that the former captain would appear in Laal Salaam as a cameo.
Veteran actor Rajinikanth is all set to be seen in director Nelson Dilipkumar’s next Jailer. The team of Jailor is currently shooting for its last scene. The enticing Jailor poster, location pictures and exclusive teaser have all hinted that Rajinikanth’s film will be a straightforward action drama. Meanwhile, the megastar of the entertainment industry will also be seen playing a major role in daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s Laal Salaam. Hence, when the actor recently announced that he will be sharing screen space with Kapil Dev in the film, it added to the excitement of the fans.
On Thursday, Rajinikanth took to his Twitter handle and posted a picture of himself along with Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team who led the country to victory in the 1983 World Cup. In the snap, Rajinikanth and Kapil Dev can be seen interacting with each other on the sets. Rajinikanth wore a crisp white achkan which he teamed with brown formal shoes. Kapil Dev wore simple gray track pants and a white T-shirt.
The megastar expressed through the caption, “It is my honor and privilege to work with the greatest, most respected and wonderful human being Kapildevji who made India proud by winning it’s first ever..Cricket World Cup!!! #lalsalaam #therealkapildev.”
Meanwhile, Kapil Dev also shared a picture with Rajinikanth which was possibly clicked inside a vanity van. In this particular picture, Kapil Dev was wearing a navy blue T-shirt and blue track pants, while Rajinikanth was dressed in a white T-shirt and black trousers.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be with a great man,” wrote the former Indian captain.
Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya is all set to return to direction with Laal Salaam. Well, to raise the excitement level among the fans, the makers and the production house released the first look poster of Rajinikanth. It has gone viral in no time.
Sharing the look on her official Instagram handle, Aishwarya Rajni wrote, “#Moideenbhai …welcome…#lalslaam Can’t caption when your heart is racing! #भग्यवान.” In the picture, we can see the superstar in a kurta and red cap. The look is quite intense with the superstar sporting a pair of sunglasses. Reportedly, he will be playing a cameo role in the film and his character’s name will be Moideen Bhai. Fans were quick to compliment their favorite star’s look in the comments section. “Please tell me this isn’t true,” wrote one of the fans.
The film will also star Vishnu Vishal and Vikrant in lead roles. The film will have music by AR Rahman. Around December last year, AR Rahman had posted a video in which he was playing the harmonium, with Aishwarya watching him intently. He wrote, “Jamming with the most promising female director Aishwarya Rajinikanth for Laal Salaam in Mumbai.”
Lal Salaam may release this year. Currently its shooting is going on. Rajinikanth will be next seen in Jailer. He was last seen in Annaatthe co-starring Nayanthara and Keerthy Suresh. The film also starred Jagapathi Babu, Abhimanyu Singh, Soori, Bala, Prakash Raj, Meena, Khushbu and others in supporting roles. The film, which released on November 4 last year, opened to mixed reviews from the audience and critics. Despite rave reviews, the film opened at the box office with around Rs. Succeeded in earning Rs. 240 crores.
