India, June 25 -- Thalaivar 173, the much-awaited film starring Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan, has finally locked its director and title. After three director changes, Ashwath Marimuthu has been finalised as the director for Dharman. At an event in Chennai announcing the film, Kamal revealed that it has been 40 years in the making, while Ashwath compared it to some of Rajinikanth's classic hits. (Also Read: 'Whenever I speak, it becomes a problem': Rajinikanth hits back at trolls after controversy around his comments on Vijay)

Kamal spoke at the event about how it has been four decades since he and Rajinikanth decided to work together. "Thank you for being in the market till I made this film. (folds hands) I thank the industry...