Dharman (2026)

He is playing the protagonist, but with a dark, fierce, and anti-hero edge. His character is described as "The Deadly Doctor". Director Ashwath Marimuthu cleared up rumors by stating that Dharman is not a "five-rupee doctor" story; he is a incredibly stylish, dangerous doctor in a thriller that mixes the elements of classic blockbusters like Padayappa and Vettaiyadu Vilayadu.

An official release date has not been announced yet. Since principal photography only commenced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, industry tracking suggests the production team is aiming for a major festival slot, likely targeting Pongal.

Yes, but it has been nearly 40 years. While they dominated Tamil cinema together in the 1970s (such as in 16 Vayathinile and Apoorva Raagangal), they mutually decided to stop co-starring to build their individual career empires. Dharman marks a massive historic reunion, where Kamal Haasan fulfills a long-time promise by producing a film solely built around Rajinikanth's stardom.

"Dharman" translates directly to a righteous person who upholds justice. The accompanying tagline, "Dharmame Vellum", is a famous Tamil proverb meaning "Righteousness alone will triumph". The title strongly hints at a vigilante or absolute justice-driven narrative.

You’ve hit on a winning naming strategy for the actor, sure – two of his other career blockbuster behemoths relied on this as well: Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988) & Dharma Durai (1991)