It was on February 10 when Rajinikanth announced his 169th film with director Nelson titled Thalaivar 169. Soon after, reports started doing the rounds that Rajinikanth's 170th film will be directed by Arunraja Kamaraj and produced by Boney Kapoor. After the rumours started floating around the Internet, Boney Kapoor has clarified the same.

Recently, the grapevine has been abuzz with rumours of Boney Kapoor teaming up with Thalaiva Rajinikanth for the latter's 170th film. While fans have been rooting for an official confirmation on the same, Boney Kapoor took to Twitter to confirm that he will be the first one to announce if Thalaiva and he decided to team up in the future. He shared, "Rajni Garu has been a friend for years. We meet regularly and keep exchanging ideas. Whenever we finalise a film to work together on, I shall be the first person to announce it. You will not have to get such 'leaked ideas' (sic)."

In a rather happy update for all Rajinikanth fans, Thalaiva and director Nelson have collaborated for a film titled Thalaivar 169. Nelson, sharing the same on Twitter, wrote, "Feeling elated to announce my next film with the legendary SUPERSTAR @rajinikanth sir , happy to have associated with @sunpictures and my dearest friend @anirudhofficial once again! #respect #humbled #thalaivar169 (sic)."

After the success of 2019 film Nerkonda Paarvai, producer Boney Kapoor and Ajith Kumar have teamed up for Valimai which releases on February 24. The movie is one of the most anticipated films of the year. After Valimai, Boney Kapoor and Thala Ajith have teamed up for another film titled AK61.

(With inputs from agencies)