Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who is embarking on a film starring megastar Rajinikanth in the lead, says the movie will have nothing to do with politics.

"I'm aware Rajini sir has been doing political films lately. But my film with him would have nothing to do with politics. It would be a light-hearted film," Karthik said.

About doing the film, Karthik says he feels a huge sense of responsibility. "It has been my dream to make a film with Rajini sir. I grew up watching his films. And I was sure I would direct a film with him someday. I never thought would happen so early," Karthik said.

"Rajini sir had trust in my abilities and we decided to do our film together as soon as he was free from his two assignments 2.0 and Kaala. Now that he has finished his pending projects, he told me we can start," added the Pizza director

Apart from Rajinikanth, only Vijay Sethupathi has been finalised in the yet untitled film.