Overview
- Industry reports say the Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan project is weighing Nithilan Saminathan and Ramkumar Balakrishnan to replace departing director Sundar C.
- Sundar C exited the film shortly after being announced, citing “unforeseen circumstances,” according to multiple outlets.
- The production has not confirmed a replacement, and any appointment requires sign-off from Rajinikanth and the producers.
- Recent successes drive the shortlist: Saminathan’s Maharaja (2024) and Balakrishnan’s Parking (2023) earned strong critical and commercial notices.
- Separate scheduling context: Rajinikanth is set for Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2, currently eyed for a mid-2026 theatrical release.