Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' shooting is currently underway in Rajasthan and is expected to wrap up soon. The multi starrer directed by Nelson has music by Anirudh, and is being produced by Sun Pictures. The principal starcast comprises Rajini, Mohan Lal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff, Sunil, Yogi Babu and Ramya Krishnan.

Rajini will move on to 'Laal Salaam' directed by his eldest daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth in which he plays a powerful supporting role. The film has Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in the lead with music by A.R. Rahman and is produced on a grand scale by Lyca Productions.

We already reported to you that Rajini's 171st film will be directed by T.J. Gnanavel of 'Jai Bhim' fame. Now the information has emerged that Rajini will be playing the role of a Muslim police officer. The film is based on a true story with an important social issue at its core and will go on floors later this year.

Rajini has so far appeared as a cop in 'Anbukku Naan Adimai', ​'Moondru Mugam', 'Kodi Parakuthu', 'Nattuku Oru Nallavan' , 'Pandiyan', 'Geraftaar', 'Phool Bane Angarey', 'Hum' and most recently in 'Darbar'. There were different styles he brought to each role but well within the commercial space. But sources say that in 'Thalaivar 171' he will portray a more grounded character with no punchlines but his actions will be mass and raise goosebumps to his fans. Stay tuned for more updates on this super exciting project.