Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Cibi Chakravarthy to Direct Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are working together on a new film called Thalaivar 173.
The film was supposed to be directed by Sundar C, but he had to leave because of some unexpected problems.
Now, a new director named Cibi Chakravarthy will be in charge of the movie.
Kamal Haasan, who is producing the film, said they will keep looking for the best script until Rajinikanth is happy with it.
The movie is expected to come out during Pongal 2027.
Cibi Chakravarthy is very excited to work with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music for the film.
The makers also shared a poster with the line ‘Celebrations Begin’ and a tagline: ‘Every hero has a family.
Every family has a hero.’
Cibi Chakravarthy is the new director for Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173 after Sundar C's exit.
The film is produced by Kamal Haasan under his banner, Raaj Kamal Films International.
Sundar C left the project due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.
Kamal Haasan emphasized the importance of finding a script that satisfies Rajinikanth.
The film is expected to release during Pongal 2027 and will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander.
- Who
- Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Cibi Chakravarthy, Sundar C, Anirudh Ravichander
- What
- Change in director for the film Thalaivar 173
- When
- After Sundar C's exit, Cibi Chakravarthy was announced as the new director
- Where
- The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- Sundar C left due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
- Film Title
- Thalaivar 173
- Lead Actor
- Rajinikanth
- Producer
- Kamal Haasan
- Production Company
- Raaj Kamal Films International
- New Director
- Cibi Chakravarthy
- Previous Director
- Sundar C
- Expected Release
- Pongal 2027
- Music Composer
- Anirudh Ravichander
Sources
Don Director Cibi Chakaravarthi To Direct Rajnikanth And Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173 After Sundar C's Sudden Exit
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar 173 gets new director after Sundar C’s exit, Cibi Chakravarthy joins the project
Thalaivar 173: Cibi Chakaravarthi Replaces Sundar C As Director Of Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan Starrer
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