Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 Titled ‘Dharman’; Superstar Unveils Fierce First Look as ‘The Deadly Doctor’
June 24, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
The makers of Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated 173rd film have officially revealed its title as “Dharman.” Along with the announcement, they unveiled a powerful first-look glimpse that showcases the superstar in a completely new avatar.
The striking poster features Rajinikanth inside a hospital operation theatre, standing over a defeated goon pinned beneath his foot. Dressed in a blue surgeon’s outfit and sporting his signature dark sunglasses, the superstar holds a surgical knife while delivering an intense stare, instantly grabbing fans’ attention.
Adding to the excitement is the film’s intriguing tagline, “The Deadly Doctor,” hinting at a character who combines the skills of a healer with the ferocity of an action hero.
Dharman will be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, who earned acclaim for his recent blockbuster Dragon. The film is being presented by Kamal Haasan and jointly produced under the RKFI and Turmeric banners.
Music for the film will be composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking another collaboration with Rajinikanth after delivering chartbuster albums and impactful background scores for several of the superstar’s recent films. The action sequences will be choreographed by celebrated stunt masters Anbariv.
The title announcement and first-look reveal have already created massive buzz on social media, with fans eagerly discussing Rajinikanth’s unique doctor avatar and speculating about the film’s storyline.
With a talented team backing the project and a powerful first impression, Dharman has quickly emerged as one of the most anticipated films in Rajinikanth’s career.
