It is known that following the release of Leo in October, Lokesh Kanagaraj is working on his next with Rajinikanth. The filmmaker, who cast Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist opposite Thalapathy Vijay in his last outing, is now looking to cast a big Bollywood name in the film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 171. It is being reported that the filmmaker had approached Shah Rukh Khan for a pivotal part in the film. The Jawan actor apparently said that while he has high regard for Rajinikanth and Lokesh, he is not keen to do any more special appearances. Rumours are rife that the director then approached Ranveer Singh. Though he liked the idea, he is said to have conveyed to Lokesh that he’d like a full narration before making up his mind. Last heard, the acclaimed filmmaker will meet the Jayeshbhai Jordaar actor after he locks the screenplay in another couple of months. 

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