'Thalaivar 173': This blockbuster young filmmaker replaces Sundar C, to direct Rajini-Kamal Haasan’s much anticipated film

The road to Thalaivar 173 is finally clear. After various delays, the mega-collaboration between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan is back on track with a director officially on board to lead the project.

The search for a director is over as makers have finalised the young filmmaker Cibi Chakravarty, known for the hit film Don, to direct the prestigious Thalaivar 173.

The official announcement regarding the same will come today at 11:00 am.

The project was originally set to be directed by Sundar C. However, creative disagreements led the Aranmanai filmmaker to part ways with the team. His sudden exit served as a significant blow to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, stalling the film's progress.

Now that Cibi Chakravarty is on board, Thalaivar 173 is set to commence soon. The makers are aiming for a Pongal 2027 release for this light-hearted drama, and the pre-production is currently progressing at high speed to stay on schedule.