Superstar Rajinikanth and renowned actor Kamal Haasan have recently announced a project, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173. After the film was announced and Sundar C was attached as director, the filmmaker later announced that he would exit the project.
Kamal Haasan reveals about Sundar C’s exit from Thalaivar 173
According to a report in Hindustan Times, Kamal Haasan was seen at the airport, where he gave details about the project and why Sundar C backed out of it.
The Thug Life actor said, “Sundar C has revealed his reason for withdrawing from the project through a press release. I have nothing to add. As an investor, I want a script that my star likes for the film. That’s the healthy way to go about it.”
He said, “We will keep looking for the right stories until they like it. We will keep looking until my star is satisfied with the script. We are currently in the process of finalizing a quality script.”
When asked what kind of film audiences can expect, he said, “Expect the unexpected.”
Sundar C’s departure from Thalaivar 173
For those unaware, Sundar C recently issued an official press release stating that he will no longer be a part of the project. The director said that it is with a heavy heart that he has to withdraw from it.
Sundar explained that, due to unexpected and unavoidable circumstances, he had taken the difficult decision to withdraw from Thalaivar 173. He said that this venture starring the great Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan was truly a dream come true for him.
The filmmaker stressed that, even though he has great respect for both actors, he had no choice but to step away from directing duties.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s next film
Rajinikanth is currently working on his film Jailer 2, which will release in mid-June 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film is the sequel to 2023’s Jailer.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan will next be seen in tentatively titled KH 237 directed by Anbarivu. Additionally, both the actors are also expected to reunite on the big screen for a project after more than four decades.
