After the blockbuster success of Jailer 2, all eyes are now on Rajinikanth’s next film Dharman directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. The shooting of this film is progressing at a brisk pace and sources suggest that it will hit screens in Summer 2027.
In this scenario, now there is strong speculation that Ashwath Marimuthu is planning to cast actor Namo Narayana for a crucial role in the film.
Furthermore, reports suggest that the character he is slated to play was initially planned for a different actor. However, following the blockbuster success of Jailer 2 and the widespread appreciation Namo Narayana received for his performance as Moorthy, Rajinikanth himself reportedly recommended him to Ashwath Marimuthu for that particular role.
In response to this speculation, many Rajinikanth fans on social media have already started celebrating, as they feel one of the major highlights of Jailer 2 was Namo Narayana’s comical performance. They believe adding him to Dharman is a solid move that will definitely elevate the film.
Meanwhile, some people feel that the massive success of Jailer 2 has put immense pressure on Ashwath Marimuthu. They claim this is why the director is bringing proven performers like Namo Narayana on board to match the sky-high expectations of Dharman.
At the same time, a section of critics wonders whether Rajinikanth is overdoing the Jailer formula. They point out that Ashwath Marimuthu and Nelson Dilipkumar have unique filmmaking styles, arguing that Rajinikanth should avoid interfering in casting decisions since the director might have shaped the character differently.
Consequently, they feel that casting him on Rajinikanth’s recommendation could add even more pressure on Ashwath Marimuthu. Audiences will naturally expect another comical role like Moorthy Annan in Nelson’s signature treatment from Namo Narayana, whereas Ashwath may have intended a different character arc altogether for that particular character. Hence, they urge Rajinikanth to avoid stepping into the creative choices of the project.
However, there are still no official updates on this. It remains to be seen how Dharman is going to take shape and whether it turns out to be another blockbuster, continuing Rajinikanth’s winning streak upon its release.
