Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, two iconic stars who shaped the foundation of Tamil cinema, have delivered nearly 11 major hits together in the past. After years of working separately and building their individual superstar identities, the legendary duo is now preparing to reunite on screen.

Kamal Haasan is set to produce the upcoming project under his banner, Raj Kamal Films International, with Rajinikanth leading the cast in the film tentatively titled #Thalaivar173. Although the makers officially confirmed Sundar C as the director, he later surprised fans by issuing a public statement announcing his exit from the project. This unexpected development has created curiosity about who will take charge of the film next.

New Director?

National Award–winning filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan, recognized for his work in Parking, is reportedly gearing up to direct this high-profile venture. Speculation also suggests that Sai Pallavi may play the female lead in the big-budget production. Actor Qadir is said to be part of the cast as well. However, the team has not yet released an official confirmation about the final lineup.