Thalaivar 173 director Cibi Chakaravarthi makes promise: Fans and families will come out of theatres with satisfaction
Thalaivar 173: Director Cibi Chakaravarthi promised Rajinikanth fans a satisfying theatrical experience. The Kamal Haasan–produced film releases for Pongal 2027
Last Updated: 10.00 AM, Feb 01, 2026
It was only a few days back did the makers of Thalaivar 173 announce that director Cibi Chakaravarthi will be helming the project. Marking his second directorial after Don, Thalaivar 173 is produced by Kamal Haasan and is one of the anticipated projects in Tamil cinema currently. Recently, Cibi who attended the pre-release event of the upcoming film With Love, addressed the media for the first time ever since the Thalaivar 173 announcement was made.
Thalaivar 173: What did Cibi Chakaravarthi say about the Rajinikanth film?
Filmmaker Cibi Chakaravarth has taken over the reins of Thalaivar 173 starring actor Rajiinikanth, after filmmaker Sundar C exited the project. The film is produced by Kamal Haasan, and the anticipations surrounding the film is in abundance.
Recently, Cibi Chakaravarthi had taken part in the pre-release event of upcoming Tamil romantic drama With Love, where he spoke about Thalaivar 173. It was his first time addressing the media after the announcement. Speaking to the press, Cibi said, “After the announcement, I had received many wishes, from expected and unexpected people. Some of them was thinking how I am doing this project. But with love, I would like to say something, as a Thalaivar fan, Thalaivar fans and families, will come out of theatres satisfactorily after watching Thalaivar 173. It is a promise.”
When will Thalaivar 173 release?
Thalaivar 173 will release in theatres for Pongal 2027. With music by Anirudh Ravichander, and Kamal Haasan backing the project under his banner Raaj Kamal Films International, the makers are yet to announce the rest of the details of the film. Earlier the film was supposed to have directed by Sundar C, who later backed out of the project due to reasons not made official. Thalaivar 173 marks the first time Cibi is working with Rajinikanth. The director has previously helmed college drama Don starring Sivakarthikeyan.
Thalaivar 173 FAQs
Q. Who is the director of Rajini 173?
A. Cibi Chakaravarthi is the director of Rajinikanth's 173rd film.
Q. Is Sundar C out of Thalaivar 173?
A. Yes, Sundar C is out of Thalaivar 173 project.
Q. What is the next film of Rajini Kamal?
A. Thalaivar 173, starring Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan is their next film together.