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The directorial journey of Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 continues to take unexpected turns, keeping fans guessing. The project was initially set to be helmed by Sundar C, but he stepped away due to creative differences.

Later, Cibi Chakravarthi came on board and was even officially announced as the director. However, in a surprising development, he too has exited the film.

The latest buzz in Kollywood suggests that Ashwath Marimuthu is now in talks to take over the project. While there is no official confirmation yet, his name being linked has generated fresh curiosity. Stay tuned for more updates on this project.