Following the disaster of Beast Nelson is set to helm Thalaivar 169, a film starring Superstar Rajinikanth. The film is being produced by Sun Pictures, and music is being composed by Rockstar Anirudh.

According to sources, Shiva Rajkumar, a well-known Kannada actor, will play the key role in the Rajini - Nelson film. Shiva Rajkumar, the late Kannada actor Rajkumar's eldest son.

Thalaiavr 169 is set to begin filming in August. Nelson Dilip Kumar had previously met with Shiva Rajkumar for a round of discussions. He'll be in Bangalore in the coming days for another round of discussions. The selection process for the other artists is also said to be ongoing.

Rajinikanth has a good relationship with Kannada cinema, as is well known. This collaboration will undoubtedly push it to the next level.