Is Ramkumar Balakrishnan set to direct Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173?

Industry buzz surrounding Thalaivar 173 has begun gaining momentum, with early reports suggesting that national award winning director Ramkumar Balakrishnan has narrated a fresh script (than the one from STR49) to Superstar Rajinikanth. Though the team has not issued any official confirmation, strong speculation within trade circles indicates that the director is almost finalized for the project and has already initiated early pre-production activities.

Adding to the excitement, unverified reports claim that Sai Pallavi and Kathir are in preliminary discussions to join the film in significant roles. While these talks remain at an initial stage, the prospect of pairing them alongside Rajinikanth has already generated considerable interest among fans.

On the music front, the buzz states that Anirudh will compose for Thalaivar 173, marking his sixth collaboration with Rajinikanth after a series of successful musical partnerships. Their combination has consistently delivered chart-topping albums, making this potential reunion one of the most anticipated aspects of the film.

As of now, all details regarding the cast, crew, and storyline remain speculative, with the production house, Kamal Haasan’s RKFI yet to make an official announcement. However, the early chatter suggests that Thalaivar 173 is shaping up to be a high-profile project with a compelling team expected to come together.