Chennai, Apr 9 (IANS): Superstar Rajinikanth's next Tamil movie with filmmaker A.R. Murugadoss has been titled "Darbar", its makers revealed on Tuesday.

Murugadoss took to twitter to unveil the film's title and first look poster.

"Here you go guys. The first look of our very own Thalaivar in 'Darbar'," he wrote, confirming that the film will hit the screens during Pongal festival next year.

Last seen playing a hostel warden with a violent past in "Petta", Rajinikanth is believed to be playing a police officer in this project.

The poster has khaki connect and makes it evident that the entire film will be shot in Mumbai.

On Monday, it was officially announced that Nayanthara was roped in to play the leading lady.

After working with Rajinikanth in "Chandramukhi" and also briefly in "Kuselan", this is the third time Nayanthara teams up with the 68-year-old star.

Popular lensman Santosh Sivan will crank the camera while Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music. Sreekar Prasad will take care of editing.