STR a Transgender in 50th / Rashmika a slum girl and Dhanush a Dharavi boy in Kuberaa

 During the promotions of his upcoming film Thug Life, with Mani Ratnam and co-star Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR revealed that he would play a transgender character in his 50th film. It is a role for a mainstream actor that goes against conventions. The Desingh Periyasamy (Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal) directorial will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who reunites with Silambarasan after collaborating on Vallavan, Manmadhan, Silambattam, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan, Vaanam and Maanaadu. The actor earlier described STR 50 as "a dream project for both me and Desingh. We are pouring our hearts into this!" He is also turning first-time producer for the film, backing it through his banner Atman Cine Arts.

The pilot promo shoot is going to begin any day now, and will happen for 10–15 days. It will be releasing Late May to June. Several VFX companies are working to bring back child Simbu and Dum Simbu with graphics. STR is playing a double role as hero and villain, it’s a period film. Expect Rajinikanth like characteristics. Yuvan has started the musical process and has finished a few tracks and scores. A Pongal 2027 release.

Rashmika posted a series of stories on her Instagram that unveiled the teaser of her upcoming film, Kuberaa. She wrote, "And here we begin... #Kuberaa." Another story, she wrote about her character "So much strenth in her silence... and so much story in her eyes." "Every step... a story, a purpose, a hearbeat." The last story spoke about Dhanush's character, "There's a fire behind his eyes... a story only few can understand."

The teaser offers a gripping glimpse into the film’s intense storyline, with a haunting background score that adds just the right dose of drama. Kuberaa explores themes of power and wealth, tracing the journey of Dhanush’s character—a homeless man from the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai—who rises through the underworld ranks to become a formidable mafia leader.

Nagarjuna steps into a layered and complex role, while Rashmika Mandanna plays a woman quietly yearning for more than the confines of her modest middle-class life. Jim Sarbh adds to the intrigue with his portrayal of a suave, sharp-witted businessman.

The film promises to be a hypnotic descent into a world where ambition knows no bounds and power comes at an unimaginable cost. Titled Trance of Kuberaa, the teaser plunges viewers deep into the morally grey universe of the film, offering a sharper look at its pivotal characters and the chaos they're about to unleash.