First Look of Rajinikanth’s Kaala Karikalan

The film had earlier courted controversy with the adopted son of Mumbai don late Haji Mastan, who had alleged that the plot was based on his father’s life. The makers had, however, denied it.

Actress Anjali Patil of Finding Fanny fame has been signed for the film.

She tweeted, “Next film for this year. With THE ONE AND ONLY. Thalaiva. Produced by @dhanushkraja Directed by @beemji #Rajnikanth #Superstar #Kaala.”

Santhosh Narayanan is composing the tunes for the film, which is being made in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.

The first schedule of the shoot starts on May 28 in Mumbai.