Raaj Kamal Films International has officially announced the director of the much-awaited film Thalaivar 173 starring superstar Rajinikanth. The project will be directed by Siby Chakraborty and produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Raj under the banner of Raaj Kamal Films International. Will be produced by Mahendran.
Raaj Kamal Films announces Siby Chakraborty as director of Rajinikanth-starrer Thalaivar 173
The announcement confirms that Thalaivar 173 will have music composed by Anirudh, marking another high-profile collaboration between the composer and Rajinikanth. With this update, the makers have put an end to the ongoing speculations regarding the creative leadership of the film and have formally locked in its lead team.
According to the official statement, filming is set to begin shortly, while more details about the cast, technical crew and production schedule will be revealed later. The producers have chosen to keep additional details under wraps for now, increasing anticipation surrounding the project.
Thalaivar 173 is set for a grand theatrical release during Pongal 2027, making it a major festival release. Starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, Kamal Haasan as producer and Sibi Chakraborty at the helm, the film is already shaping up to be one of the most watched Tamil releases on the horizon.
