A strong but unconfirmed rumor about Ram Pothineni and Rajinikanth is making waves across South Indian social media and industry circles. Reports suggest that the Energetic Star may play the main antagonist in Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Dharman, setting up a powerful on-screen clash.
Dharman is a major project directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. The film features Rajinikanth as a powerful doctor and is slated for a Pongal/Sankranthi 2027 release.
Ram Pothineni VS Rajinikanth in Dharman?
Industry buzz from the past day indicates that Ram Pothineni has been approached to play a formidable antagonist with strong negative shades. The role would pit him directly against Rajinikanth in intense face-off sequences.
According to unconfirmed reports, Ram is expected to appear in confrontational scenes with Rajinikanth. Meanwhile, Raashi Khanna is rumored to play a key role in the film as Rajini’s daughter, though her pairing with Ram remains unconfirmed. Simran is reportedly paired opposite Rajinikanth.
Earlier reports suggested that Basil Joseph and Priyanka Arul Mohan would play supporting roles in Dharman. With this new casting buzz, the final lineup remains to be seen.
RAPO Fans Express Concerns
Ram Pothineni is currently busy wrapping up his 23rd film at a rapid pace, which marks his debut as a director and writer. While fans are excited about his directorial venture, many have expressed reservations about the reported villain role in Dharman.
The concern stems from recent trends in Rajinikanth films. Actors like Daggubati Rana in Vettaiyan and Akkineni Nagarjuna in Coolie played antagonist roles that received mixed reception. Nagarjuna’s character Simon in Coolie particularly faced massive trolling and backlash, leaving his fans disappointed.
RAPO fans worry that Ram Pothineni might face similar criticism if the antagonist role isn’t written with sufficient depth and impact. They fear the character could be overshadowed by Rajinikanth’s presence, as has happened with some villain portrayals in recent Superstar films.
As of now, no official confirmation has come from director Ashwath Marimuthu, producer Kamal Haasan, or Ram Pothineni himself regarding his involvement in Dharman. Fans and industry watchers await an official announcement to clarify the casting speculation.
