Indian cinema is set to witness a historic moment as two of its most iconic legends – Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth – reunite after 47 years for a prestigious, once-in-a-lifetime cinematic collaboration, tentatively titled KHxRK.
The two screen icons last worked together in the late 1970s, and their reunion marks one of the most significant events in contemporary Indian film history. Their coming together represents the convergence of two extraordinary legacies that have shaped generations of audiences across India and globally.
KHxRK promo
The promo begins with director Nelson standing in the passageway of a hotel, wondering whose room he has to enter first, when music director Anirudh comes along. Holding out two fingers, he tells Nelson, “Touch one. Shanmughapriya or Kokilapriya?” Nelson, in his innocent style, asks, “Heroines?” Anirudh, with a condescending look, replies, “They are raagas.”
Anirudh then tells himself, “Let`s go with Karagarapriya itself as my voice is not alright,” and begins to walk away, even as Nelson says, “The two-finger technique is good. Let me follow it as well.” He picks one finger and then enters a room bearing the number 7, which belongs to Kamal Haasan. Although the actor is not visible, we see him making a choice with regard to his blazer. When Nelson says, “Super sir, Rajini sir too has selected only this.” He puts down the blazer he initially picked and picks the alternative.
Nelson enters Rajini`s room next, and when it comes to picking shoes, Rajini changes his choice as soon as he hears Nelson say that the same shoes looked good on Kamal as well.
Eventually, the two stars get inside a car, with Nelson and Anirudh in the backseat. Anirudh says, “Sirs, there is a theme music that sounds like a Beethoven mixed with a Bappi Lahiri that is ready. Shall we listen to it?” To this, Kamal Haasan replies, “We`ll listen to all that later. First, we need to ask something. Who is the hero?” Rajinikanth reiterates the question, asking, “Isn`t he asking? Tell who is the hero?” Even as Nelson sports a perplexed look, the car zooms away.
About KHxRK
The project is being produced by Red Giant Movies, who have successfully brought these two cinematic giants together for this landmark collaboration. The production house has envisioned this film as a celebration of scale, legacy, and storytelling at its finest.
A spokesperson from Red Giant Movies said: “Bringing together Kamal Haasan sir and Rajinikanth sir for this film is truly a dream come true for all of us at Red Giant Movies. We feel deeply honoured, grateful, and incredibly excited to facilitate this reunion after 47 years. This is a historic and emotional moment for Indian cinema, and we embark on this journey with immense gratitude and responsibility. We are committed to creating a cinematic experience that celebrates their legacy in the most powerful way.”
The film will be helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, who delivered the blockbuster success Jailer and has established himself as one of the most dynamic commercial filmmakers in the country. Music for the film will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose powerful soundscapes have consistently elevated large-scale cinematic experiences. The film is set to release in three languages — Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
Further details regarding the film remain under wraps and will be announced in due course.
