Rajinikanth is over the moon to be working with his 'Hum' co-star and ‘mentor’ Amitabh Bachchan. Recently, he took to Twitter to share a picture with the superstar from the sets of his upcoming untitled movie, 'Thalaivar 170.'
Sharing the picture from his vanity van, Rajinikanth wrote, "After 33 years, I am working again with my mentor, the phenomenon, Shri Amitabh Bachchan in the upcoming Lyca’s "Thalaivar 170" directed by T.J Gnanavel. My heart is thumping with joy!" The photo showed Rajinikanth in a white shirt and a wig, smiling while posing next to Amitabh Bachchan, who is wearing a pink and blue jacket and large glasses.
A bunch of fans commented on Rajinikanth's tweet. “This is #Thalaivar @rajinikanth, See His Respect towards hi Senior. The Reason Behind Ruling TAMIL CINEMA for last 5 Decades,” a fan commented. “Respect always go higher whenever Rajini sir speaks :) What a human being he is.! Thalaiva for a reason,” commented another.
Lyca Productions shared the announcement of Amitabh joining Thalaivar 170 in October. "Welcoming the Shahenshah of Indian cinema Mr. Amitabh Bachchan on board for #Thalaivar170. #Thalaivar170Team reaches new heights with the towering talent of the one & only @SrBachchan," the post read.
Bachchan and Rajinikanth last worked together in 1991 film Hum, directed by Mukul Anand. The currently untitled film, which was announced in March, will be directed by TJ Gnanavel of 'Jai Bhim' fame. Actors Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati are the other two A-listers who have joined the film.