Director Ashwath Marimuthu is enjoying an exciting phase in his career following the success of Dragon. The filmmaker has now taken up the ambitious task of directing Superstar Rajinikanth in the highly anticipated film Dharman.

Ashwath Marimuthu recently opened up about his working relationship with Rajinikanth and revealed that he shares a strong comfort level with the legendary actor. According to the director, their equation has made the filmmaking experience even more special.

A Special Film for Rajinikanth

Speaking about Dharman, Ashwath described the project as a particularly special film in his career. The director is reportedly attempting to present Rajinikanth in an entertaining and contemporary setting while retaining the superstar’s signature appeal.

Interestingly, Ashwath believes the film will have a strong connection with younger audiences. He described Dharman as a Gen-Z-friendly entertainer, while also stressing that the film is designed to appeal to viewers across different age groups.

Rajinikanth’s Appeal Meets a New Generation

Rajinikanth continues to command a massive following across generations, and the director appears confident that Dharman will tap into that universal popularity. The combination of Rajinikanth’s screen presence and Ashwath’s contemporary filmmaking approach has already created considerable curiosity around the project.

With Dharman progressing steadily, expectations are building around the film’s first major promotional material and Rajinikanth’s look and character.

Ashwath Marimuthu also has an STR project lined up for the future. With Dragon turning out to be a success and two major projects featuring some of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars in his pipeline, the director is certainly entering an exciting new chapter in his career.