Thalaivar 173: Cibi Chakravarthi to direct Rajinikanth’s film backed by Kamal Haasan

Published on Saturday, 03 Jan 2026 11:13 AM

Superstar Rajinikanth is set to star in a film that will be produced by Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan. The biggie, tentatively titled #Thalaivar173, was announced some time ago with Sundar C as the director. However, due to unknown reasons, Sundar C opted out of the project.

Since his exit, fans and movie buffs wondered who would direct this mega-budget film. Here’s the official update that you all have been waiting for. Cibi Chakravarthi, who earlier helmed Sivakarthikeyan’s blockbuster Don, has been roped in as the director for this much-awaited film.

The makers have officially confirmed the same through a social media post. Many names were considered for the big-ticket entertainer, but the film finally landed in Cibi Chakravarthi’s hands. Anirudh Ravichander will score the tunes for this movie, which will release during Pongal 2027.


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