Superstar Rajinikanth is back in action as he has signed some phenomenal films which are all set to release in the coming year. One of which is his most anticipated movie Thalaivar. While Lyca Productions were locked as the producers, they were still looking for a credible director to lead the story. And as per a recent announcement, it is Jai Bheem's director TJ Gnanavel will be directing the same.

Taking it to Twitter, Lyca Productions announced Thalaivar will be helmed by TJ Gnanavel and the music will be given by the sensational 'Rockstar' Anirudh. The movie will hit the theatres in 2024. Have a look at the tweet here.

We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with 'Superstar' @rajinikanth for #Thalaivar170

Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan Music by the sensational 'Rockstar' @anirudhofficial

@gkmtamilkumaran
? @LycaProductions #Subaskaran#170 pic.twitter.com/DYg3aSeAi5

mdash Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 2, 2023

On the work front, Rajinikanth is currently working on his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's film Lal Salaam. He also has Sun Pictures' Jailer which features Bollywood superstar Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah, Yogi Babu, and Malayalam actor Vinayakan in prominent roles.