Rajinikanth‘s highly anticipated Thalaivar 173 is reportedly facing another director change, with fresh buzz suggesting that Cibi Chakravarthi has exited the project. This would mark the second directorial departure for the film, which is being produced by Kamal Haasan‘s Raaj Kamal Films International.
Sundar C’s Exit and Cibi Chakravarthi’s Entry
The project’s challenges began when Sundar C stepped down as director shortly after the initial announcement, despite significant excitement among fans for the Thalaivar 173 collaboration. Kamal Haasan later confirmed the director change, and the team officially roped in Cibi Chakravarthi, known for Don, to take over the project.
Pre-production work was said to be underway, with the team planning to commence shooting by late April.
Ashwath Marimuthu in Talks?
Now, industry sources suggest that Cibi Chakravarthi has also exited Thalaivar 173. Ashwath Marimuthu, who directed Dragon, is reportedly in talks to helm the film. However, there has been no official confirmation from the production house regarding either Cibi Chakravarthi‘s departure or Ashwath Marimuthu‘s potential involvement.
Fans are expressing concern over the repeated setbacks to this much-awaited Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan project and are hoping for an official announcement to clear the confusion.