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Kamal Haasan Says Thalaivar 173 Will Wait for the Right Script After Sundar C Exit

The producer says a new director will follow only after a script that satisfies Rajinikanth is in place.

Sundar C was initially brought on board to direct a film starring Rajinikanth, produced by Kamal Haasan.
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Kamal Haasan Confirms Sundar C's Exit From Film With Rajinikanth_ We Will Continue To Look For Good
Sundar C has backed down from directing Thalaivar 173 days after the announcement

Overview

  • Kamal Haasan told reporters he has nothing to add beyond Sundar C’s press note and that he is now scouting a script that meets Rajinikanth’s expectations.
  • Haasan said the team could consider bringing in a young director once the script is locked.
  • Sundar C formally withdrew from the film this week, citing ‘unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances’ in an official statement.
  • Khushbu Sundar rejected social‑media speculation about why her husband left the project, calling the posts hearsay and pushing back at trolls.
  • Thalaivar 173 was officially announced earlier this month by Raaj Kamal Films International with Rajinikanth headlining, while unverified media claims about story issues, communication lapses and multi‑film contracts remain unconfirmed by the principals.