Superstar Rajinikanth started shooting for his next titled Kaala earlier than planned. The shoot of the film is taking place in Chennai and the first pictures of Superstar from the film left his fans delighted. PA Ranjith is directing this movie which presents Rajinikanth in the role of a gangster who fights for the rights of the Tamilians in Mumbai’s Dharavi area. Though there are talks that the movie has been based on a Mumbai based gangster Haji Mastan, the makers trashed the rumours about the news.

Bollywood veteran actor Nanapatekar has been roped in to play a crucial role in the movie and his role will have enough prominence. Superstar and Nanapatekar will share the same screen for over half an hour informed sources. Huma Qureshi plays Rajini’s love interest and Samuthirakani, Anjali Patel will be seen in other pivotal roles. Produced by Dhanush on Wunderbar Films, the movie has been aimed for summer release next year.