# Ashwath Marimuthu plans Dharman shoot wrap by October, STR film in Feb 2027

2026-08-26T17:47:07+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Director Ashwath Marimuthu said the shoot of Dharman, starring Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan, will be completed by October. His next film with Silambarasan TR for AGS Entertainment will begin in February 2027. Speaking at an award event, Marimuthu described Rajinikanth as a beautiful and sweet person. He said the actor rose from his chair whenever he passed by, showing respect for the director's role. Cinema Express reports the director called Dharman a responsibility and a Gen-Z treatment for the superstar. 123telugu.com reports Marimuthu described Dharman as a Gen-Z-friendly entertainer for all age groups. The film also stars Simran and Raashi Khanna. A cameo rumour for Shriya Saran has surfaced after a photo with Rajinikanth.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same facts with neutral framing. Cinema Express focuses on Rajinikanth's humility and Marimuthu's sense of responsibility. 123telugu.com highlights the director's dream run and the film's broad appeal. Neither outlet omits the other's key points. The coverage is uniform straight reporting. The shoot schedule and the Gen-Z treatment claim are the concrete details to watch as production progresses.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Aug/26/ashwath-marimuthu-reveals-shoot-plans-for-dharman-and-his-next-with-str>
  Leads with Rajinikanth's humility and director's responsibility, no slant.
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/gen-z-will-love-rajinikanth-in-dharman-says-director-ashwath-marimuthu-avd.html>
  Leads with director's dream run and film's Gen-Z appeal, no slant.

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-26T20:57:02+00:00.

Tags: Ashwath Marimuthu, Dharman, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Silambarasan TR
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