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Amitabh Bachchan reacts to Rajinikanth’s tweet about their long-awaited reunion: ‘Cannot compare myself with you’
In a reply to Rajinikanth's tweet, Amitabh Bachchan reminded him who the real 'Thalaivar' is, and said that it is his honour to reunite with him after a long gap.

Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to Rajinikanth’s tweet about their upcoming collaboration after a gap of 33 years. Earlier, Rajinikanth took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his excitement about working with Amitabh for the first time since 1991’s Hum. He said that his heart is thumping to team up with his ‘mentor’ again. Reacting to his post, Big B said that the Tamil star was being too gracious. Amitabh added that he cannot compare himself to Rajinikanth, as the latter is the ‘Thalaivar’.
“Sirrrrr… you are too gracious to me, but just see the Title of the Film, it is THALAIVAR 170. Thalaivar means Leader, Head, Chief. You are the head, the Leader and the Chief. ANY DOUBT people?? I cannot compare myself with you! My great honour to be working with you again!!” Amitabh wrote.
Amitabh had previously shared a tweet about their collaboration, and had written, “Back with the great THALAIVAR .. the Leader, the Head, the CHIEF. @rajinikanth on his 170th film. What an honour and a huge privilege after 33 years!! and you haven’t changed a bit. Still the GREATEST.”
@rajinikanth … sirrrrr .. 🙏 .. you are too gracious to me , but just see the Title of the Film , its THALAIVAR 170 ..
Thalaivar means Leader, Head, Chief ..
You are the head, the Leader and the Chief .. ANY DOUBT people .. ?? I cannot compare myself with you !
My great… https://t.co/4JIfgopuaU— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 25, 2023
T 4709 – Back with the great THALAIVAR .. the Leader, the Head, the CHIEF .. @rajinikanth on his 170th film .. what an honour and a huge privilege .. after 33 years .. !! and you haven’t changed a bit .. still the GREATEST 🙏
Thalaivar 170 🌹 pic.twitter.com/Ob0qXx0s8M— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 25, 2023
Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth have earlier acted in films like Hum, Geraftar, and Andhaa Kanoon. Hum, which was released in 1991, marked their last collaboration. Now, after about three decades, the two are joining hands again for Thalaivar 170. Rajinikanth has already finished multiple shooting schedules in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Now, a new schedule is underway with Big B present.
Amitabh Bachchan plays an important role in Thalaivar 170, which is directed by TJ Gnanavel. Other than the two legends, the film also has Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan, Ritika Singh, and Manju Warrier. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film, in his fourth collaboration with Rajini.
Expectations are high from the film, which has united some of the top talents of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi film industries. Thalaivar 170 will be released in 2024.
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