Thalaivan Irukiran not a brand new project because Kamal Haasan discussed it almost seven years ago. Ulaganayagan wanted to make it as a bilingual film which will be released in both Tamil and Hindi. Previously, Salman Khan was rumored to be in the project.

Kamal had successfully roped in Sharukh Khan for Hey Ram in the past but the current cast list is not known yet. The movie titled Thalaivan Irukiran will be directed by Kamal and produced under his banner. It is said that it will be his answer to the political issues going on at the moment and may pave way for his direct political entry.

The movie is expected to go on floors after Vishwaroopam 2 gets released and Sabaash Naidu is complete.