director Aswath Marimuthu There was another reason to celebrate as ‘Dragon’ won the Best Entertainer award at a recent event. Producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu presented the award, Aswath Marimuthu and producer Aishwarya Kalpathi accepted the award on stage. While delivering his acceptance speech, the filmmaker thanked the audience for supporting ‘Dragon’ and assured exciting news about his upcoming projects with superstars Rajinikanth and Silambarasan TR.
Aswath Marimuthu clarifies ‘Page 51 ‘Timeline
Discussing his upcoming projects, Aswath revealed that his collaboration with Silambarasan TR will begin only after he finishes ‘Dhaaman’. “STR is now busy shooting for ‘Arsaan’,” he said, according to Cinema Vikatan. Once it wraps up, the production of Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ will wrap up, paving the way for STR 51. The director emphasized on the huge responsibility he was carrying as Dharman played and produced the legendary Rajinikanth. Kamal Hasan. He expressed strong confidence that this unique project will resonate deeply with Tamil audiences and filmgoers across the country.
The director praised Rajinikanth’s energy and screen presence
Aswath Marimuthu also shared his experience of working with Rajinikanth and how he appreciates the veteran star’s energy on the sets. “Rajni sir doesn’t look his age,” she said. Today, he still has the same charm and enthusiasm that he had in “Padayappa” years ago. He is always energetic on the sets and makes the atmosphere lively. Watching him act in front of the camera is an exhilarating experience.” The director’s comments reflect the excitement of collaborating with one of the biggest icons of Indian cinema.
Aswath Marimuthu expresses strong faith in ‘Dharman’
Sharing more about the film, Aswath says that he is determined to deliver a complete entertainer RajniKanth’s devotees. “Dharman will have everything that fans love about Rajini sir—his style, swag and screen presence. It’s a dream for many directors to make a film with Rajni sir and Kamal Haasan sir. I have that opportunity, and I know the responsibility that comes with it. ‘Dharman’ will be a blast. On the first day of the shoot, Rajini was with him, getting into the car and getting into the car. The cheering could not stop. It was even a whistle-worthy moment for me,” he said.
About ‘Dharman’ and ‘STR51’
‘Dharman’ starring Rajinikanth in the lead role and produced by Kamal Haasan started production a few days ago. It also stars Simran and Raashi Khanna in lead roles, while Anirudh Ravichander has been roped in for music direction. Meanwhile, ‘STR 51’ marks Aswath Marimuthu’s first collaboration with Silambarasan TR, with the rest of the cast and crew expected to be announced once it goes on floors.
