KH X RK: Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan recreate retro vibes in gangster themed promo
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The announcement video of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan's KH X RK was released on February 21, 2026. The promo shows both icons in a retro look.
The announcement video of actor Rajinikanth's new film, tentatively titled, KH X RK was released on February 21, 2026. This film marks his reunion with Kamal Haasan as the duo was last seen together in the 1979 fantasy film Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum.
The first announcement video shows a fun banter among director Nelson, composer Anirudh Ravichander, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. In the video, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are seen second-guessing about their attire. As their look is revealed, both actors are seen twinning in retro appearances.
Kamal Haasan, while sharing the announcement video on his X handle, wrote, "A Special reunion with my friend@Rajinikanth. Every great journey deserves another chapter! My best to @NelsonDilpkumar and @AnirudhOfficial - and to @RedGiantMovies for powering this collaboration. #KHxRK #RedGiant17...(sic)."
A Special reunion with my friend @Rajinikanth.Every great journey deserves another chapter!My best to @NelsonDilpkumar and @AnirudhOfficial - and to @RedGiantMovies for powering this collaboration.#KHxRK#RedGiant17 pic.twitter.com/pZEwYiokOY
The film is produced by Red Giant Movies. Sharing their thoughts, a spokesperson from Red Giant Movies said: "Bringing together Kamal Haasan sir and Rajinikanth sir for this film is truly a dream come true for all of us at Red Giant Movies. We feel deeply honoured, grateful, and incredibly excited to facilitate this reunion after 47 years. This is a historic and emotional moment for Indian cinema, and we embark on this journey with immense gratitude and responsibility. We are committed to creating a cinematic experience that celebrates their legacy in the most powerful way.""Bringing together Kamal Haasan sir and Rajinikanth sir for this film is truly a dream come true for all of us at Red Giant Movies. We feel deeply honoured, grateful, and incredibly excited to facilitate this reunion after 47 years. This is a historic and emotional moment for Indian cinema, and we embark on this journey with immense gratitude and responsibility. We are committed to creating a cinematic experience that celebrates their legacy in the most powerful way."
Red Giant Movies had earlier shared a statement on its X handle, which read, "History rarely repeats itself...But when it does, it becomes a celebration for generations. The reunion of two towering legends is a moment of immense pride and emotion for Red Giant Movies (sic)."
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