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Rajinikanth Works on Autobiography Amid Jailer 2 Break, Next Up Thalaivar 173

Rajinikanth is using his break in Ooty to work on his autobiography after completing Jailer 2. Fans await Thalaivar 173, produced by Kamal Haasan and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu.

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Dumtika Editorial

June 4, 2026 · 1 min read

Rajinikanth Works on Autobiography Amid Jailer 2 Break, Next Up Thalaivar 173

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Superstar Rajinikanth has wrapped up filming his portions for the much-awaited sequel, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. With the film's release date still under speculation—Tamil industry buzz points to either a September or Diwali premiere—the iconic actor is making the most of his downtime.

Having escaped the intense summer, Rajinikanth is currently in Ooty, enjoying a well-deserved break and focusing his attention on a deeply personal project: his autobiography. The veteran star has previously announced, as per sources, that he is "penning his autobiography" during this period of respite. This endeavor comes as he awaits the commencement of his next big venture, keeping his fans intrigued about the stories he might share from his legendary journey.

Looking ahead, Rajinikanth is set to headline Thalaivar 173, which will be helmed by director Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. While details about the cast and storyline are still under wraps, anticipation is already building given the prestigious combination of talent involved.

With the autobiography in progress and Thalaivar 173 on the horizon, fans can expect more exciting updates from the superstar in the coming months.