Dhanush is well-known for having a great deal of respect for Rajnikanth, having previously been married to the actor's daughter Aishwarya. In the past, he has publicly shown his admiration for Rajnikanth by attending his films, including petta and Jailer. Dhanush's joy was therefore understandable when word leaked that Rajnikanth would be collaborating with one of the most important filmmakers in the tamil cinema industry: lokesh Kanagaraj.
This partnership signifies a turning point in tamil film, and Dhanush's excitement draws attention to the eagerness for their next undertaking. Fans and movie buffs alike responded enthusiastically to Rajnikanth's release of the first look poster. In this alluring picture, the Jailer actor is seen wearing a denim shirt and has a stunning touch around his wrists: a chain of golden wristwatches. A lone clock in the backdrop heightens the mystery. people are speculating that Thalaivar 171 could be about time travel because timepieces are all over the place, which makes it an intriguing film to watch.