Superstar Rajinikanth is fast finishing the shooting formalities of his upcoming science fiction thriller 2.0 which is slated for Diwali release. Once he is done with this film, he will reunite with Kabali director Ranjith Pa for yet another gangster drama which is set in the backdrop of Mumbai.

Rajinikanth’s son in law and actor Dhanush will bankroll this film on Wunderbar Films. According to the latest update, the regular shooting of Ranjith’s film will commence in the third week of May. Dhanush himself confirmed the news during a Twitter conversation with one of his followers.

Reportedly, Bollywood actor Vidya Balan is in talks to play the film’s leading lady.