Thalaivar 173 Update: On 3rd January, 2026, the seasoned actor Kamal Haasan officially announced through his official X (formerly Twitter) that the project ‘Thalaivar 173‘ feels a significant directorial shift with Cibi Chakravarthy taking the helm and Anirudh Ravichander providing the musical score. The film is scheduled for a celebratory release during Pongal 2027.
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Historic Collaboration
The most significant matter of this post is the union of two industry titans – Rajinikanth as the leading figure and Kamal Haasan as the producer. It has created a tempest on social media and created an unprecedented hype as it diminished, the decades of professional separation.
Directional Reset
Cibi Chakravarthi, as the director of Thalaivar 173, is the pivotal revelation of the update. After the departure of the previous director, Sundar C gives a vitalising and fresh approach to the superstar brand.
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Strategic Pongal 2027 Release Plan
The production is securing the most lucrative window in the Tamil film industry. Kamal Hassan delivers an authentic message to his fans and industry that the project Thalaivar 173 is back on track during the 2027 Pongal.
Legendary Craftsmanship
By bringing the two legends of Indian cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, together, respectively, under the Raaj Kamal Films International banner, the project bridges a 46-year gap since their last on-screen collaboration.
Conclusion
Thalaivar 73 is going to be regarded as the ‘magnum opus’ that celebrates the 50-year legacy of two living icons.
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