Shriya Saran and Rajinikanth have sent their fans into a nostalgic trip with a simple selfie. The actress shared a picture with the superstar on her Instagram Stories, and within hours, it became the talk of the town. The photo has led to strong speculation that the two might share the screen again after nearly two decades.
The selfie shows Shriya and Rajinikanth smiling together, reportedly clicked inside a flight or at an airport. What made the picture even more interesting was Rajinikanth’s appearance. He was seen sporting his look from his upcoming film Dharman. Shriya kept her caption simple and wrote, “When you meet the legend, Photo toh banta hai”. She also shared another post with the same picture and wrote “Happy Day”.
The 19-Year Gap Since Sivaji: The Boss
Shriya and Rajinikanth first worked together in Sivaji: The Boss, which released in 2007. The film was directed by S. Shankar and became one of the biggest hits of Rajinikanth’s career. In the movie, Rajinikanth played Sivaji, an NRI software engineer who returns to India with a mission to help society. Shriya played Aishwarya, his love interest.
The film was a massive commercial success and remains one of the most memorable collaborations in Tamil cinema. Now, 19 years later, this new selfie has made fans wonder if the pair will reunite on screen.
Dharman Cameo Rumours Gain Strength
The timing of the selfie has added fuel to the fire. Reports have been circulating that Shriya might be making a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman. The film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and marks Rajinikanth’s 173rd movie.
However, neither Shriya nor the filmmakers have officially confirmed her involvement in the project. The selfie has only added more curiosity around the reported appearance. Fans are now waiting for an official announcement from the makers.
What We Know About Dharman
Dharman is one of the most awaited films in Tamil cinema right now. The movie is produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. The film also stars Simran and Raashi Khanna in important roles. Recent reports have also added Telugu actor Ram Pothineni to the cast.
The film features Rajinikanth as a doctor who takes on criminals. The title poster showed him in an operation theatre holding a blood-stained scalpel while wearing his trademark sunglasses. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh.
The production has already moved to its third schedule, which began in Hyderabad. The second schedule had started on August 13. The makers have been sharing updates regularly, building excitement among fans.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The selfie quickly went viral on social media platforms. Fans flooded the comment sections with throwbacks to the Sivaji days. One fan commented, “Remembering Shivaji days”. Another wrote, “Memories of Sivaji The Boss hit us”. Multiple fans also posted GIFs of Rajinikanth’s scenes from the 2007 hit film.
On X and Instagram, fans shared clips and dialogue quotes from the blockbuster. Comments like “Tamizhselvi and Sivaji back in one frame!” started appearing across platforms. The nostalgia was strong, and many expressed their desire to see the pair together again on screen.
Shriya Saran’s Upcoming Projects
Shriya Saran has a busy schedule ahead. She was last seen in Space Gen: Chandrayaan earlier this year. Her most recent release was Awarapan 2, which arrived in cinemas on August 14. Although she does not appear in the Emraan Hashmi-starrer, the sequel has brought renewed attention to her role in the original film.
She is now preparing for Drishyam 3, where she will reprise her role as Nandini Salgaonkar opposite Ajay Devgn. The film is scheduled to release on October 2. The first look of the suspense thriller was recently released by the makers. The film has two new additions to its cast, Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj. Akshaye Khanna, who played a key role in the second part, is no longer part of the third film.
She also has Sandakkari in the pipeline and has made a special appearance in a song in Non Violence.
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Rajinikanth’s Busy Calendar
Rajinikanth is currently shooting for Dharman. Before that, audiences will see him in Jailer 2, which is scheduled to hit theatres on October 15. The Nelson-directorial recently released its first single, ‘Ala Bolelo’.
Dharman is also special because it brings Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan together again after more than four decades. The two legends are also set to collaborate once more as actors in KHxRK, which will be directed by Nelson.
Rajinikanth was last seen in Coolie, which also featured Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Rachita Ram, with Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde making special appearances.
No Official Confirmation Yet
For now, the selfie remains just a selfie. There has been no official word from Shriya Saran, Rajinikanth, or the makers of Dharman about her involvement in the film. The picture has certainly created excitement and speculation, but fans will have to wait for an official announcement to know for sure if the Sivaji pair is reuniting on screen.
The speculation has been strong enough to make headlines across major news outlets. Whether Shriya is actually part of Dharman or not, the selfie has successfully reminded everyone of the magic they created together in 2007.
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