Rajinikanth's Dharman May Feature Ram Pothineni as Antagonist, Reports Say
Rajinikanth's upcoming Tamil film Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan, is currently in its second shooting schedule. Reports indicate Telugu actor Ram Pothineni may join the cast, potentially playing Rajinikanth's son-in-law and the film's antagonist, marking his Tamil debut. The film also stars Simran, reuniting with Rajinikanth, and Raashii Khanna. Official confirmation of Ram Pothineni's role has not yet been made.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Aug, 10:01 am. Other outlets followed.