Kamal Haasan is all set to celebrate his 72nd birthday on November 7, 2026. Ahead of the special occasion, the veteran actor has announced his upcoming collaboration with filmmaker SU Arun Kumar. Titled Sandiyar, the project has already generated excitement among fans.
Kamal Haasan’s next with SU Arun Kumar titled Sandiyar
The makers took to social media to reveal the film’s title along with its first-look poster. The poster showcases Kamal Haasan sporting a grey beard, a curled moustache, and a buzz-cut hairstyle. Holding a firearm, the actor is seen staring intensely towards a car window, while the surrounding visuals hint at a gripping and dramatic storyline.
Coming to the title, Sandiyar is generally used to describe a fierce or intimidating individual. Interestingly, this is not the first time Kamal Haasan has considered the title for a cinematic venture. During the early 2000s, the actor had planned to name a film Sandiyar, which he had also written and directed.
However, following objections from certain groups, he eventually changed its title to Virumaandi. The film went on to achieve cult status in Tamil cinema and remains particularly celebrated for incorporating the Rashomon effect into its storytelling.
Although the makers have not disclosed many details about the upcoming project, Sandiyar is reportedly being developed as a raw action drama set in Madurai. The film is expected to follow a realistic storytelling approach without dance sequences or CGI-based de-aging. Reports also suggest that the makers are considering an actress closer to Kamal Haasan’s age for the female co-lead.
The action sequences will be choreographed by the Anbariv duo, while Anirudh Ravichander will take charge of the music and background score. The project also marks Anirudh’s reunion with Kamal Haasan following their collaborations on Vikram and Indian 2.
Kamal Haasan’s upcoming projects
Kamal Haasan was last seen playing the lead role in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life. The action drama featured Silambarasan TR in a significant role, alongside Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Nassar, and others.
Up next, the actor is expected to share screen space with Rajinikanth in an action entertainer tentatively titled KHxRK. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the project will reunite the two iconic actors on the big screen after almost four decades.
Apart from this, Kamal Haasan is also part of Kalki 2, which features Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. He is additionally expected to reprise his role in Indian 3, the Shankar-directed action drama reportedly targeting a Summer 2027 release.
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