Superstar Rajinikanth and legendary actor Kamal Haasan recently announced a project, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, bankrolled by the latter. With the movie being announced and Sundar C attached as the director, the filmmaker later announced that he would be opting out of the project.
Kamal Haasan opens up about Sundar C’s exit from Thalaivar 173
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Kamal Haasan was spotted at the airport, where he revealed details about the project and why Sundar C stepped back from it.
The Thug Life actor said, “Sundar C has explained the reason for his withdrawal from the project through a press release. I don’t have anything to add to it. As an investor, I want a script that my star likes for the film. That is the healthy way to go about it.”
He added, “We will keep searching for the right stories until he likes it. Until my star is satisfied with the script, we will keep scouting for it. We are currently in the process of finalising a quality script.”
When questioned about what kind of movie audiences could expect, he said, “Expect the unexpected.”
Sundar C’s departure from Thalaivar 173
For those unaware, Sundar C had recently released an official press release stating that he would no longer be part of the project. The director expressed that with a heavy heart, he had to step away from it.
Sundar explained that, due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, he had made the difficult decision to withdraw from Thalaivar 173. He added that the venture, featuring the legendary Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan, had indeed been a dream come true for him.
The filmmaker emphasized that, even though he holds immense respect for both actors, he had no option but to step away from the directorial duties.
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s next
Rajinikanth is currently working on his film Jailer 2, slated to release in mid-June 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the movie is a sequel to 2023’s Jailer.
Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan will next appear in the tentatively titled KH 237, directed by Anbarivu. Moreover, both actors are also expected to reunite on the big screen for a project after more than four decades.
