Thalaivar 173 large replace: Sundar C opts out of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan challenge

In a significant improvement in regards to the a lot anticipated Thalaivar 173 — starring famous person Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan — director Sundar C has opted out of the challenge. The information comes days after the announcement of the 2 Tamil cinema legends coming collectively for a movie.

In a press launch shared with publicists, Sundar C wrote that he’s stepping again from the challenge. “It is with a heavy coronary heart that I share some necessary information with you. Due to unexpected and unavoidable circumstances, I’ve made the tough determination to step again from the celebrated challenge Thalaivar 173,” he wrote.

The Winner director added that the challenge was a “dream come true” alternative for him. Sundar’s determination has now left followers questioning who will sit within the director’s chair for the hyped challenge, which is ready to be launched by Red Giants Movies throughout Pongal 2027.

“In life, there are moments after we should comply with the trail laid out for us, even when it diverges from our desires. My affiliation with these two icons (Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan) goes again a great distance. I’ll at all times maintain them within the highest regard,” Sundar wrote.

The Madha Gaja Raja director added, “Although I’m stepping away from this chance, I shall proceed to hunt their professional steerage. I thank each of them from the underside of my coronary heart for contemplating me for this magnum opus.”

The information prompted immense disappointment among the many followers of each the superstars. Sundar apologised to the ardent followers of the legendary actors. “Please settle for my honest apologies if this information has disenchanted those that had eagerly anticipated this enterprise. I’m dedicated to creating it as much as you and promise to proceed bringing you leisure that retains your spirits in excessive.”

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Thalaivar 173 is ready to deliver collectively Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth after 46 years. To be produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), the challenge was confirmed by the actor whereas talking on the NEXA SIIMA Awards 2025. Sundar had directed Rajinikanth in Arunachalam (1997)and Kamal Haasan in Anbe Sivam (2003).