The much-expected Sivaji, which brings actor Rajinikanth and director Shankar for the first time, is slated to hit floors on 1 December.

Being produced by AVM Productions, Sivaji will feature Mazhai fame Shreya opposite him besides Prakash Raj playing the baddie.

Big names like music director A R Rehman, cinematographer K V Anand are also part of the film.

According to industry sources, the mega budget movie will begin with a grand muhurrat at AVM Studios on 1 December in which the who's who of Tamil film industry will take part.'

Initially the production house was planning to commence shooting on 12 December (Rajinikanth's birth day). However fearing a huge rush of the super star fans on the day to city, they have reportedly advanced the muhurat.