Nelson Dilipkumar to shoot Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth reunion in 'KH x RK' on film cameras - Reports

The upcoming reunion film featuring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth continues to generate excitement. Tentatively titled 'KH x RK,' the project marks their return to the same frame after 46 years. Early reports indicate that director Nelson Dilipkumar is preparing an unconventional route for the film’s visual style.

According to updates from the Touring Talkies channel, the team is considering shooting the entire film on a traditional film camera. This medium dominated the 1980s and 1990s. Nelson and cinematographer Rajiv Menon had earlier planned to shoot the promo in the same format. They had to abandon the idea at the last minute due to time constraints. The pair now hopes to execute the plan for the main shoot with careful scheduling.





'KH x RK's promo detailsComposer Anirudh Ravichander added more insight during a conversation with India Today. He said, “I think probably next year, the film will go on floors, and there’s a lot of hype and hoopla around it.” He also explained his approach to the promo’s music. Over the years, Anirudh has created several high-energy mass tracks for both stars. This time, he wanted a shift. He leaned toward a nostalgic sound to complement the project’s retro tone. The result was the promo track Aaja Raja. He said he felt relieved after witnessing the positive audience reaction.

The grand launch of 'KH x RK' sets the stage

The launch of KH x RK created a major wave within the Tamil film industry and fans have been waiting decades to see Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth share screen space again. Both actors appeared in the official promo and interacted with the team as they filmed. Nelson guided the shoot while Anirudh supervised the sound. Rumours about the use of AI appeared soon after release. Some online users claimed that both the stars and several extras, along with the models shown in the promo, might have been AI-generated.

To counter the rumours, the production house shared a behind-the-scenes clip. The footage shows Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan performing their scenes with Nelson and Anirudh nearby. Background performers, previously accused of being digital, are also visible and moving naturally. The video ends with the two legends sharing a warm hug after completing the shot. The makers posted the clip with the caption: “Lights. Camera. Action. A sneak peek into the making of #KHxRK promo.” With the release of the BTS, the makers confirmed that no AI was used in generating the actors shown in the promo.




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