Thalaivar 173: Kamal Haasan clarifies Sundar C’s sudden exit
Kamal Haasan addresses Sundar C’s unexpected departure from Thalaivar 173, confirming creative differences and assuring that the search for a satisfying story and director continues.
Sundar C’s recent decision to step away from the director’s chair of the much-anticipated Thalaivar 173 has sent ripples across the Tamil film industry. Just a couple of days ago, the filmmaker released an official statement announcing his exit from the project, a move that came as an unexpected development for fans and trade circles. His note conveyed that the creative vision for the film was not aligning as intended, prompting him to take the step in the best interest of the project. The announcement left the industry surprised, especially with the film carrying massive expectations as another collaboration between Rajinikanth and Raajkamal Films International.
Responding to the situation, Kamal Haasan addressed the media earlier today, offering clarity on the current status of the project and shedding light on Sundar C’s departure. Speaking candidly, he said, “Sundar C already sent his statement; no, there is no possible collaboration. I’m a producer, so I have to make a film that satisfies my star, Superstar Rajinikanth. We will keep hearing scripts until it satisfies him. We are searching for another story for the film which we are collaborating together as actors.” His remarks reaffirmed that the decision was rooted purely in creative alignment and that the search for the right script continues.
Meanwhile, the speculation mill is buzzing with potential replacements for the director’s seat. Names like Karthik Subbaraj, Venkat Prabhu, and several others are already making rounds among fans and industry trackers. While none of these possibilities have been officially confirmed, the curiosity surrounding the film continues to climb, given the star power and production scale involved.
As Thalaivar 173 undergoes this recalibration phase, all eyes remain on the team for further announcements. For now, the makers are focused on locking a story that matches the expectations of both Rajinikanth and the audience. Updates are expected soon as the search progresses.
