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Rajinikanth Confirms ‘Thalaivar 173’ to Begin Shooting in April 2026, Calls It a Proper Commercial Entertainer

Produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, the project proceeds under director Cibi Chakravarthy.

Overview

  • The update came as Rajinikanth greeted fans on Pongal outside his Chennai residence and spoke briefly to reporters.
  • Raaj Kamal Films International recently named Cibi Chakravarthy as director after Sundar C exited citing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Composer Anirudh Ravichander is attached to score the film, as reported in the makers’ announcements.
  • The film is publicly referred to by the working title Thalaivar 173 and carries the tagline “Every family has a hero.”
  • The collaboration brings together two Tamil cinema mainstays, with Kamal Haasan producing and Rajinikanth headlining.