‘Two legends in one frame’ – Fans react as Rajinikanth shares picture with ‘mentor’ Amitabh Bachchan from ‘Thalaivar 170’ set

Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan are titans of the Indian film industry. Rajinikanth, the “Superstar” of Indian cinema, is known for his charisma and versatility. Amitabh Bachchan, the “living legend”, has a commanding presence and unmatched acting skills. Both icons have redefined Indian cinema and garnered a global following with their greatness.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth recently took to social media to share a candid picture from the sets of his upcoming film, ‘Thalaivar 170’. What made this moment even more special was the presence of his dear friend and mentor, Amitabh. In the snapshot, the two icons can be seen sharing a warm embrace. Fans across the world were quick to react to this iconic reunion, expressing their admiration for the enduring friendship between the two megastars.

As ‘Thalaivar 170’ shapes up, this glimpse of Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan together has left fans eagerly anticipating their on-screen magic. Rajinikanth, while sharing the picture, showed a lot of respect towards Amitabh and labelled him as his mentor. He also shared his excitement working with him after a gap of many years by saying that his heart is thumping with joy.

“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!” Rajinikanth tweeted.

‘Thalaivar 170’ has a massive star cast

Rajinikanth was recently featured in the blockbuster movie Jailer, helmed by director Nelson Dilipkumar. The film achieved remarkable success, amassing a staggering global box office collection exceeding INR 650 crore. Notably, it set a new record in Tamil cinema by earning a colossal INR 44.50 crore on its opening day, making it the biggest debut of the year.

However, now, Rajinikanth is heading towards his next massive movie Thalaivar 170. Interestingly, the movie hasn’t disclosed much about Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan‘s roles, there are speculations that Rajini might portray a police officer, with Big B taking on an antagonist’s character in the film.

With production underway in Kerala, Thalaivar 170 has stirred considerable excitement within both fan circles and the film fraternity. The movie boasts an impressive cast, featuring Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, Ritika Singh, Rana Daggubati, and Fahadh Faasil.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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