Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s next big screen outing now has a name, a team and a start date. His 64th film, titled Daredevil, was formally launched with a traditional pooja ceremony in Chennai on November 2, 2026. The launch has set off a fresh wave of excitement among fans, not only because it reunites Ajith with director Adhik Ravichandran, but also because it marks a new chapter for his family: his wife Shalini Ajith Kumar is turning producer with this film.
Regular shooting is expected to begin soon after the Diwali holidays, around November 12, with a month-long first schedule planned at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Filming will then move to Chennai, and Ajith’s major portions are expected to be shot through December. The makers are targeting a theatrical release in 2027.
A launch with a family touch
The pooja ceremony brought together key members of the cast and crew, even though Ajith himself did not attend. The actor is known for staying away from initial launch events, and reports said prior commitments kept him away this time as well. In his absence, Shalini took centre stage, hosting the ceremony as the film’s producer.
Shalini is making her debut as a producer under her newly launched banner, Brave Hearts Productions. For fans who have followed Ajith’s career for decades, the move carries a personal touch: the film is, in a sense, a family production, backed by the person who has stood closest to the star through his long run in cinema. Pictures and videos from the ceremony, shared widely on social media, showed Shalini smiling alongside the cast and crew as the project officially got underway.
The cast and crew taking shape
Daredevil pairs Ajith with Sreeleela as the female lead. The casting had drawn curiosity online, and Ajith’s manager Suresh Chandra has since clarified that Sreeleela will not be playing Ajith’s daughter in the film. He said the role needed someone with strong dancing ability and vibrancy, and that Sreeleela had waited about a year and a half for the project.
The supporting cast includes Unni Mukundan, Prabhu, R. Parthiban, Sunil and Redin Kingsley. Unni Mukundan, in particular, is expected to play a powerful role, and Ajith is said to have been keen on having him in the film. Reports about who will play the main antagonist are still doing the rounds, with the makers reportedly in talks with a prominent actor for that part.
On the technical side, the team is a strong one. Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, marking his fourth collaboration with Ajith after Vivegam, Vedalam and Vidaamuyarchi. Reports say Anirudh has already
completed two songs for the film. Abinandhan Ramanujam handles cinematography, Vijay Velukutty is the
editor, Supreme Sundar choreographs the stunts, and Suren G. is on sound design.
Why Daredevil, and why now
The title itself came from Ajith. Director Adhik Ravichandran has said in interviews that Ajith suggested the name, and that it fits the actor perfectly, given his willingness to take risks and try different challenges, both on screen and beyond it. Ajith, apart from being one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, is also known for his passion for racing and adventure.
There is also an interesting backstory to this pairing. Daredevil was actually supposed to be Ajith and Adhik’s first film together. Due to time and budget constraints at that stage, the duo made Good Bad Ugly first instead. That 2025 action entertainer went on to become a major success and is reported to be Ajith’s highest-grossing film so far. Now, with Daredevil, the director says he does not want to simply repeat that formula.
Adhik has described Daredevil as a complete commercial entertainer, designed to work for different sections of the audience: Ajith fans, families and children alike. He has stressed that the characters, storyline and screenplay will offer something fresh rather than another version of what audiences have already seen.
What happens next
With the pooja done, all eyes are now on the Hyderabad schedule. Here is what is known so far:
- Regular shooting begins around November 12, 2026, after the Diwali holidays.
- The first schedule, lasting about a month, is planned at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
- Filming then moves to Chennai, with Ajith’s portions expected through December.
- A theatrical release is targeted for 2027, though an exact date has not been announced.
- An official announcement on the remaining cast, including the main antagonist, is still awaited.
FAQs
What is Ajith Kumar’s new film called?
The film is titled Daredevil. It was earlier referred to by its working title, AK64, as it is Ajith’s 64th film.
Who is directing Daredevil?
Adhik Ravichandran is directing the film. It is his second collaboration with Ajith after the 2025 hit Good Bad Ugly.
Who is producing Daredevil?
Shalini Ajith Kumar, Ajith’s wife, is producing the film under her new banner, Brave Hearts Productions. It is her debut as a producer.
When does shooting begin?
Regular shooting is expected to begin around November 12, 2026, with a month-long first schedule at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, followed by schedules in Chennai.
When will Daredevil release?
The makers are targeting a theatrical release in 2027. An exact release date has not been announced yet.
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