Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar173 Finalises New Director

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s much-awaited project, Thalaivar173, has taken a new direction as Ashwath Marimuthu steps in as director for this prestigious Tamil film. This marks a landmark collaboration, bringing together two of Indian cinema’s most iconic stars for the first time in years.

Thalaivar173 has already been in the spotlight, with significant attention after both Sundar C and Cibi Chakaravarthi departed the director’s chair due to undisclosed reasons. While the team has remained silent on the specifics of Cibi Chakaravarthi’s exit, speculation has been rife across social media. The buzz only intensified as fans eagerly awaited news on the film’s direction, especially given Rajinikanth’s recent hits and Kamal Haasan’s continued influence through Raajkamal Films International.

According to sources, Ashwath Marimuthu’s story pitch thoroughly impressed Rajinikanth, leading to his appointment. Pre-production is now in full swing, with shooting scheduled to commence next month. Casting is underway, and the production team is working on a tight schedule to wrap up filming swiftly. The team plans to make an official announcement about the directorial change within the month, further fueling anticipation among fans.

With a Sankranthi 2027 release being targeted, expectations are sky-high for Thalaivar173. All eyes are on how this collaboration unfolds, with fans keenly awaiting more updates in the coming weeks.