Rajinikanth's Dharman remake rumours were dismissed directly by Ashwath Marimuthu online.
The Good Doctor comparisons emerged after the film's doctor-themed tagline gained attention.
Dharman stars Rajinikanth, Simran and Raashii Khanna with production currently progressing.
Rajinikanth's Dharman has remained one of the most talked-about upcoming Tamil films ever since its announcement, with social media users speculating that the film could be an adaptation of the popular medical drama The Good Doctor. The rumours gathered pace after the film's doctor-themed tagline surfaced online. However, director Ashwath Marimuthu has now stepped in to address the claims and put the speculation to rest.
Ashwath Marimuthu dismisses Dharman remake rumours
The speculation gained momentum after an X user claimed that Raaj Kamal Films International had acquired the remake rights to The Good Doctor for Rajinikanth's upcoming film. Responding directly to the post, the filmmaker dismissed the claim in the simplest possible manner, with the report being described as "Fake News!"
The rumours largely stemmed from the film's tagline, The Deadly Doctor, which led many fans to assume the story would mirror the internationally popular medical drama. The filmmaker's clarification, however, confirms that the circulating reports have no basis.
Why The Good Doctor comparison began
The Good Doctor, headlined by Freddie Highmore, follows a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome as he navigates the challenges of working at a prestigious hospital. Given Dharman's apparent medical backdrop, several fans believed the Tamil film would adapt a similar storyline.
The latest promotional poster further fuelled online discussion after the makers referenced Rajinikanth's iconic dialogue from Mullum Malarum with the caption Ketta Paiyan Sir. Despite the growing speculation, the makers have maintained that the film remains an original project.
Rajinikanth's Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, marks the superstar's 173rd film and also stars Simran and Raashii Khanna in key roles. Production is currently underway, while the remake rumours were officially dismissed after the director publicly responded to the viral claim. Fans are now awaiting more official updates about the film's story and release plans.
