Shriya Saran reunites with Rajinikanth after 19 years. Is she a part of Dharman?

Actor Shriya Saran and Superstar Rajinikanth seem to have reunited nearly two decades after they shared the screen in director Shankar's blockbuster, Sivaji: The Boss. Shriya gave fans a glimpse of their meeting by sharing a selfie with the Superstar on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday.In the photo, Rajinikanth was seen sporting his look from his upcoming film Dharman, while Shriya captioned the picture, “Happy Day.”Here's the photo from Shriya's Instagram Story:She shared another post with a similar picture and wrote, "When you meet the legend, Photo toh banta hai (sic)." The selfie has sparked curiosity among fans, particularly because it comes amid speculation about Shriya’s possible involvement in Dharman. The actor is reportedly said to be making a cameo in the Ashwath Marimuthu directorial, though neither she nor the makers have officially confirmed the development.The reunion also comes at a time when Shriya has found herself back in the spotlight following the release of Awarapan 2. While she does not feature in the Emraan Hashmi-starrer, discussions about the sequel have brought renewed attention to her role in the original film. Shriya and Rajinikanth first came together as a lead pair in director Shankar’s Sivaji: The Boss, which released in 2007 and went on to become a major commercial success. Their latest picture, therefore, marks a reunion 19 years after their blockbuster collaboration.On the work front, Shriya was last seen in Space Gen: Chandrayaan earlier this year. She has several projects lined up, including Drishyam 3, which is scheduled to release on October 2. She is also part of Sandakkari and has made a special appearance in a song in Non Violence.Rajinikanth, meanwhile, is gearing up for the release of Jailer 2, which is slated to hit theatres on October 15. The Nelson directorial recently unveiled its first single, Ala Bolelo.The superstar is currently shooting for Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. The film also stars Simran and Raashi Khanna and is backed by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. Dharman marks Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s reunion after more than four decades, while the two are also set to collaborate again as actors on KHxRK, which will be directed by Nelson.- EndsPublished On: Aug 25, 2026 12:07 IST