Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth's next Tamil movie with filmmaker AR Murugadoss has been titled Darbar, its makers revealed on Tuesday. Murugadoss took to Twitter to unveil the film's title and the first look poster.

"Here you go guys. The first look of our very own Thalaivar in 'Darbar'," he wrote, confirming that the film will hit the screens during Pongal festival next year.

 

Last seen playing a hostel warden with a violent past in Petta, superstar Rajinikanth is believed to be playing a police officer in this project. The poster makes it evident that the entire film will be shot in Mumbai.

On Monday, it was officially announced that Nayanthara was roped in to play the leading lady. After working with Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi and also briefly in Kuselan, this is the third time Nayanthara teams up with the 68-year-old star.

Popular lensman Santosh Sivan will handle the camera work while Anirudh Ravichander will be composing the music. Meanwhile, not only Rajinikanth's loyal fans but many South Indian celebrities have said good words about the first look. Check out their tweets below:

varalaxmi sarathkumar: Wooohoooooo....suuuppppeeeeerrrrrrrr saaaarrrrrr.... can't wait for the movie..!!!

Meher Ramesh: @ARMurugadoss & SuperStar Thalaivar @rajnikanth combo super Excited for Darbar

Karthik Subbaraj: Wow..... Sema Thalaivaaa!!
Thalaivarin #Darbar .... So very excited to see Thalaivar as a Cop.....
And that ever charming Smile...
All the best @ARMurugadoss sir & whole team and waiting for @anirudhofficial brother's another sirapaana tharamana sambavam...

Sivakarthikeyan: The combo I'm waiting for long time Idhu #Thalaivar in Mass #Darbar Best wishes to @ARMurugadoss sir @anirudhofficial #Nayanthara @LycaProductions and full team

Taran Adarsh: Really looking forward to this film... Rajinikanth and director AR Murugadoss join hands for #Darbar... Costars Nayanthara... #Pongal2020 release... #Thalaivar167FirstLook... #DarbarFirstLook poster:

Parvatii: When an extremely Mass actor and extremely Mass director join together, what else could you expect other than a complete celebration? Thalaivaaaa.. Dashing to the core! An energetic first look. Looking forward to Pongal day. Best wishes @ARMurugadoss sir #Darbar #Thalaivar167

BOFTA Dr. Dhananjayan G: #Thalaivar167 #Darbar first look is looking very impressive as the title. Looking for #Thalaivar's real Darbar soon. Best wishes @ARMurugadoss sir, @santoshsivan @anirudhofficial @LycaProductions & Team to rock

Vikram Prabhu: Wishing the best @ARMurugadoss sir and team #Darbar !

Ajay Gnanamuthu: Superstar in a @ARMurugadoss sir film It can't get better than this!! Hearty wishes for a smashing success to the entire team @santoshsivan sir @anirudhofficial @NayantharaU @sreekar_prasad sir Rock it sir #Darbar

Anirudh Ravichander: Idhu Thalaivarin #Darbar
With @ARMurugadoss sir
@santoshsivan @LycaProductions

pa.ranjith: Interesting poster #Darbar vazthugal #Superstar
@rajinikanth @ARMurugadoss @anirudhofficial @santoshsivan @sreekar_prasad

(Inputs from agency)