Actor Nayanthara has joined the cast of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman, marking their reunion five years after Annaatthe (2021). Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the project expands its ensemble with this latest addition.Production house Raaj Kamal Films International announced the casting update on X, confirming her addition to the project.

The caption read, "THE AURA IS DOUBLE...Welcoming the one and only #Nayanthara to DHARMAN..(sic)."THE AURA IS DOUBLE Welcoming the one and only #Nayanthara to DHARMAN #Dharman #KettaPaiyanSir #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahendran #Nayanthara @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @iYogiBabu @SimranbaggaOffc #RaashiKhanna @nikethbommi #KarthikRajkumar @PradeepERagav @kabilanchelliah @ShruthiManjari @APIfilms @homescreenent @saregamasouth @RKFI @turmericmediaTM @magizhmandram— Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) October 25, 2026The upcoming feature marks another collaboration for the duo, who have previously shared screen space in titles including Chandramukhi (2005), Kuselan (2008), Darbar (2020), and Annaatthe. Specific details regarding the film's narrative remain under wraps.Principal photography for the project reportedly commenced earlier this year, with the team completing multiple schedules.

Filming is currently on a scheduled break for October and is expected to resume in November to wrap up the remaining portions. While the production team is reportedly targeting a Pongal 2027 theatrical release, an official release date is yet to be announced by the makers.Directed by Marimuthu—known for Oh My Kadavule (2020) and Dragon—the film is produced by Kamal Haasan.

The technical crew features Anirudh Ravichander as the music composer, Niketh Bommireddy as the cinematographer, and Pradeep E. Ragav as the editor, with stunt choreography handled by the Anbariv duo.

The ensemble cast also reportedly features Simran, Raashii Khanna, and Sreeleela, while Ram Pothineni has reportedly been approached for the primary antagonist's role.Before Dharman, Rajinikanth returned to the big screen with Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The sequel follows retired police officer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian as he takes on a new threat connected to the events of the first film.SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Mithun Chakraborty and Vidya Balan featured in key roles in the action entertainer, which was released in theatres on October 15, 2026.Apart from special appearances by actors Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Vijay Sethupathi and Jackie Shroff, Jailer 2 also featured actor Hrithik Roshan in an extended cameo.

Meanwhile, Nayanthara was last seen in Mookuthi Amman 2, in which she reprises her role as the Goddess from the 2020 film. The film is set for a theatrical release on November 6, 2026.- Ends