Dharman First Look Out: Rajinikanth`s Intense Doctor Avatar Breaks The Internet
Updated on: 24 June, 2026 03:40 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Rajinikanth in Dharman - The Deadly Doctor
The makers of Rajinikanth`s much-awaited film Dharman have finally unveiled the first-look poster, sending fans into a frenzy. Backed by Kamal Haasan`s Raaj Kamal Films International, the film marks Rajinikanth`s 173rd outing and promises to showcase the superstar in a never-seen-before avatar.
The intriguing first look has already become one of the most talked-about reveals on social media.
The newly released poster introduces Rajinikanth as a doctor, but not the conventional kind. Sporting his signature sunglasses and trademark smirk, the superstar is seen holding a scalpel in blood-stained hands, instantly hinting at a character layered with mystery and intensity.
Set against the backdrop of what appears to be an operating theater, the image teases a powerful and potentially dark storyline.
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The makers unveiled the poster with the title Dharman - The Deadly Doctor, further fueling speculation about Rajinikanth`s role in the film.
தர்மமே வெல்லும்!#Dharman #Thalaivar173 #SuperstarRajinikanth #KamalHaasan @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahendran @Dir_Ashwath @anirudhofficial @anbariv @iYogiBabu @SimranbaggaOffc #RaashiKhanna @nikethbommi #KarthikRajkumar @PradeepERagav @kabilanchelliah @ShruthiManjari… pic.twitter.com/UWjXErKdIE
— Raaj Kamal Films International (@RKFI) June 24, 2026
While details about the plot remain tightly under wraps, the first look suggests that the actor could be playing a morally complex character balancing righteousness and violence.
The minimal yet impactful poster has sparked several fan theories online. Many are wondering whether Rajinikanth`s character is a savior fighting a corrupt system, a man haunted by his past, or someone engaged in a larger battle for justice.
The blood-stained scalpel and stern expression have only added to the intrigue.
Dharman is particularly special because it brings together two stalwarts of Indian cinema - Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan - in a fresh creative collaboration.
The film is being produced under Kamal Haasan`s banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, and is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for films like Oh My Kadavule.
The project has undergone several creative changes since its announcement before finally taking shape under Marimuthu`s direction.
Although the makers are yet to reveal additional details about the cast or storyline, the first look has already succeeded in raising expectations sky-high.
With Rajinikanth stepping into the shoes of a deadly doctor, Dharman is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Tamil releases in recent times.
As fans eagerly await more updates, one thing is certain - Thalaivar`s latest avatar has already struck a chord, proving once again that Rajinikanth needs only a single poster to dominate headlines.
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