Mumbai: Indian cinema is set to witness a once-in-a-generation moment as two of its greatest legends, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, are coming together once again for a brand-new feature film, tentatively titled KHxRK. Produced by Red Giant Movies, the project marks their first full-fledged collaboration in over four decades, triggering massive excitement among fans and the film industry alike.
Nelson Dilipkumar will direct the film; his 2023 blockbuster Jailer established him as one of the most commercially successful filmmakers in the history of Tamil cinema. Giving Nelson the reins and the two screen icons heading the cast KHxRK is already being acclaimed as one of the most ambitious Indian projects in the recent years.
A legendary reunion after 45 years
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth had extensive screen time as they appeared in over a dozen films together. Apoorva Raagangal, Moondru Mudichu, Avargal, 16 Vayathinile and Ninaithale Inikkum are some of their most popular joint ventures.
Their final full-length co-starring film was the 1979 fantasy film Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum, directed by I. V. Sasi. In 1981, Kamal Haasan returned to the screen briefly in a cameo role in the climax of Thillu Mullu, a comedy directed by K. Balachander, the last screen time the two have shared.
As both actors rose to unmatched superstardom, they mutually chose to pursue individual paths, making this reunion a deeply emotional and historic moment for Indian cinema.
Red Giant Movies calls it a dream collaboration
One of the representatives of the Red Giant Movies said it was a touching feeling to reunite the two legends. The production house states that such a partnership is a dream and a moment of extreme pride and responsibility.
The team stressed that KHxRK is meant to glorify the unmatched career of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in the most impactful and memorable manner and is bound to make it a cinematic experience in accordance with their stature.
Announcement video sets social media on fire
The official announcement video for KHxRK was released on February 21, 2026, instantly sending fans into a frenzy. The fun-filled promo features light-hearted banter between Nelson Dilipkumar, composer Anirudh Ravichander, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.
In the video, the two superstars are seen playfully second-guessing their outfits before finally revealing their looks. Both actors look at the camera in the same retro-inspired avatars as the camera is in motion, evoking the feelings of nostalgia and excitement. The retro-themed poster with the duo was already trending a day before the official announcement, and that is how we set the stage of the big one.
Stellar technical team and massive scale
KHxRK brings together an elite technical crew. Anirudh Ravichander will compose music, which will be another high-profile collaboration. Rajiv Menon will take care of cinematography, and R. Nirmal will be the one to take care of editing. D. R. K. Kiran will head the art direction.
Pallavi Singh and Amritha Ram are doing costume designing, and Suren G. is doing sound mixing and sound designing with additional credit to Alagiakoothan S. M. Shenbaga Moorthy and R. Arjun Durai are the co-producers of the film.
What’s next for Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan
The last film starring Rajinikanth was Coolie, which was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and the latest film starring Kamal Haas was Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam.
Their reunion in KHxRK is being seen as a defining moment, not just for fans of Tamil cinema but for Indian cinema as a whole.
Release languages and what to expect
The movie is scheduled to be released in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and has an assuring pan-Indian coverage. Although casting details and plot are being guarded closely, anticipations are high. They are going to make more announcements in the coming months with increased production.
With two living legends, a blockbuster director, and a top-tier technical crew, KHxRK promises to be a landmark cinematic event, one that fans have waited over four decades to witness.
