Superstar Rajnikanth, after his Pongal release Darbar directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Lyca Productions is shooting for his 168th movie Thalaivar 168 directed by Siva and produced by Sun Pictures. Thalaivar 168 is being shot in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

It was recently announced that Lady Superstar Nayanthara has joined the cast of Thalaivar 168, and the latest rumour making the rounds is that Nayanthara might be seen playing a lawyer for the first time in her career in this movie. An official clarification on this rumour is expected soon.

Nayanthara had earlier acted with Rajnikanth in Darbar, Chandramukhi, and made special appearances in Kuselan and Sivaji. Thalaivar 168 also stars Meena, Khushbhu, Keerthy Suresh, Prakashraj, Soori and Sathish and has music by D Imman.