Dharman is the title of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated film, as announced by the makers on Tuesday (June 24). With the announcement, it is now clear that director Ashwath Marimuthu (Oh My Kadavule, Dragon fame) has replaced Cibi Chakaravarthi (of Don fame) as the director.

The title of the film was unveiled at the film's pooja ceremony in Chennai. Actor-producer Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the banner bankrolling the project, released a first-look poster of the film at the ceremony to announce the news.

Dharman stars Simran, Raashi Khanna, and Yogi Babu in the lead. With music scored by Anirudh Ravichander, the film has cinematography by Niketh Bommi and editing by Pradeep E Ragav.

Thalaivar 173 was officially announced last year. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, apart from teaming up for their much-awaited reunion film (directed by Nelson), have also collaborated on Thalaivar 173, with Kamal taking on the role of the producer. Earlier this year, Cibi Chakaravarthi was announced as the director helming the project; however, several news reports claimed that he had since been replaced by Ashwath Marimuthu. Now, the rumours have been confirmed.