The makers of Rajinikanth's next, Thalaivar 168, confirmed the addition of Nayanthara to the growing cast list. The actress was part of the last Rajinikanth film, Darbar (2020), as well.
Sun Pictures made the announcement on Friday, with a teaser featuring the actress on their social media page.
Lady Superstar #Nayanthara joins the cast of #Thalaivar168@rajinikanth @directorsiva pic.twitter.com/RtofFJKCG5
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) January 31, 2020
Directed by 'Siruthai' Siva, the film will mark the second collaboration between the director and Nayanthara. They have previously worked together in Viswasam (2019).
It is also the first collaboration between Siva and Rajinikanth.
Set to a rural theme, the film will also feature Khushboo, Meena, Prakash Raj, Keerthy Suresh among others.
Thalaivar 168 is backed by Sun Pictures, which also produced the Rajinikanth-starrer, Petta (2019).