Overview
- Raaj Kamal Films International confirmed Nayanthara joined Dharman in social posts released on Sunday, showing her alongside Rajinikanth in a stylised announcement image.
- The film has completed multiple schedules and took a planned break in October with makers saying shooting is expected to resume in November to wrap remaining scenes.
- Ashwath Marimuthu is directing after earlier director changes, and the reported core crew includes composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer Niketh Bommi, editor Pradeep E Ragav, and stunt duo Anbariv.
- Makers have kept character details private and some outlets describe Nayanthara’s part as a 'special' appearance while promotional art has shown Rajinikanth in surgical scrubs holding a bloody scalpel.
- The Rajinikanth–Nayanthara reunion will be their fifth on‑screen pairing and the casting is likely to raise audience interest and shape marketing as the team targets the Pongal 2027 window without announcing a final date.