Rajinikanth’s 'Thalaivar 168' now titled ‘Annaatthe’

The film, directed by Siva, has an ensemble cast comprising names like Khushbu, Meena, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Soori in important roles

The title of Rajinikanth’s next film has been revealed to Annaatthe .

Directed by Siva, the film is expected to a family-action drama on the lines of Rajinikanth’s earlier hits like Padayappa and Arunachalam . The superstar’s last film was Darbar with AR Murugadoss which didn’t quite set the box office on fire.

After having acted with Rajinikanth in the recently-released

Darbar , actor Nayanthara will once again share screen space with the Superstar in the film.

Produced by Sun Pictures,

Annaatthe has an ensemble cast comprising names like Khushbu, Meena, Keerthy Suresh, Prakash Raj and Soori in important roles.

D Imman, with whom Siva worked in Viswasam , has been brought in to compose the music.

The movie is expected to release later this year.