Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly-anticipated 171st film in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction is in the limelight yet again. Recently, Lokesh said that Thalaivar171 will have several surprises for fans. And here’s one surprising buzz on the film’s cast.

The latest buzz in Kollywood circles reveals that popular hero Sivakarthikeyan will be essaying a crucial role in Thalaivar171. Sivakarthikeyan is a bonafide Rajini fanboy and his inclusion in Thalaivar171’s cast is leaving his fans elated. However, an official announcement regarding this news is awaited.

Apart from Sivakarthikeyan, popular South actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Raghava Lawrence are rumoured to have been approached for key roles in the movie.

Thalaivar171 will be going on floors from summer next year. The Sun Pictures’ production will have its soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander.