The Rajinikanth starrer Dharman (produced by Kamal Haasan under RKFI) has started filming this week. But the opening of the movie was accompanied by speculation that it could be a remake of American medical drama The Good Doctor. Director Ashwath Marimuthu has now dismissed these claims, calling it “fake news.”
Ashwath Marimuthu addressed the rumors directly, making it clear that Dharman is an original project. While Rajinikanth is in a doctor’s role, the movie is not inspired by or adapted from the American series, he said. The movie will bring new content to Tamil cinema, he added, and it will be a good thing to make sure that the audience believes in the movie.
Rajinikanth appeared in the film again as he wore a doctor’s coat and stethoscope. The image instantly went viral and the fans were excited to see Thalaivar in a medical professional’s avatar. The first look solidified the film’s identity and added to the expectation on its story.
Production Backed by Kamal Haasan. Kamal Haasan is backing the project so expectations are sky-high. Both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan working together on the sets and as producers, Dharman is already known to be one of the most eagerly awaited movies in 2027. The production team, too, has promised high-quality cinema in which mass appeal is married with meaningful stories.
When the doctor look was unveiled, social media went mad with excitement. Many welcomed the director’s clarification that originality is what makes Rajinikanth’s films timeless. The buzz around Dharman is still going on in social media and viewers are wondering about the storyline and Rajinikanth’s character development as well.
By dismissing remake rumors, Ashwath Marimuthu has set the record clear: Dharman is an original Tamil film that will see Rajinikanth playing a powerful new role in a new way, and with filming going on and the first look already inspiring. The movie will be a watershed event in Indian cinema and people will now see a true story that honors Thalaivar’s enduring charisma in the form of an authentic portrayal of Thalaivar.
