Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar 173 gets new director Cibi Chakaravarthi after Sundar C exits. Film expected for Pongal 2027.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan fans finally have clarity on the director for the highly anticipated Thalaivar 173. After Sundar C stepped down from the project last year, Cibi Chakaravarthi has been officially announced as the new director for the film, which is produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International. The film is expected to release during Pongal 2027.
Cibi Chakaravarthi Takes the Director’s Chair
Raaj Kamal Films International confirmed Cibi’s appointment on social media, posting: “Every HERO has a FAMILY. #Arambikalama #Thalaivar173 #SuperStarPongal2027.” This announcement ends months of speculation, during which names like Nelson Dilipkumar and Lokesh Kanagaraj were rumored as potential directors.
Cibi Chakaravarthi shared his excitement, writing, “Once, a small-town boy’s big dream was to meet his favourite star ‘SUPER STAR’ & take a picture with him, which drove my passion towards cinema. Today, directing my Superstar is a dream come true. I promise to put my heart & soul into this project.”
He also expressed gratitude to Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and veteran producer Mahendran, calling the collaboration a “miracle beyond dreams.”
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About Cibi Chakaravarthi
Cibi Chakaravarthi made his directorial debut with the 2022 coming-of-age comedy Don, starring Sivakarthikeyan, which received critical acclaim. Known for his passion and meticulous approach to storytelling, Cibi had previously met Rajinikanth after Don’s release and discussed scripts with the Tamil superstar. His admiration for Rajinikanth makes this directorial assignment a particularly special milestone in his career.
Sundar C’s Exit from Thalaivar 173
Originally, Sundar C was announced as the director on November 5, 2025. However, he exited the project just a week later, citing “unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.” Rumors about a creative rift surfaced online, but Khushbu Sundar, Sundar C’s wife, dismissed them as hearsay, clarifying that the separation was amicable. Kamal Haasan also addressed the speculation, stating that he preferred a script that his lead star, Rajinikanth, approved.
Anticipation Builds for Thalaivar 173
Fans have been eagerly waiting for this superstar collaboration, teased since before the release of Rajinikanth’s Coolie (2025) directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Rajinikanth is currently prepping for Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, while Kamal Haasan is working on an undisclosed project following his appearance in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life.
With Cibi Chakaravarthi at the helm, expectations are high for Thalaivar 173, which promises to be a cinematic spectacle blending the talents of two of Tamil cinema’s greatest legends. Fans are particularly excited to see how Cibi’s vision complements the charisma of Rajinikanth and the legendary presence of Kamal Haasan on screen.
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