# Thalaivar173 Shake-up: The Ultimate Director Swap

URL: https://technosports.co.in/thalaivar173-shake-up-the-ultimate-director-swap/  
Published: 2026-06-02  
Updated: 2026-06-02  
Author: Raunak Saha

Big shifts in the Thalaivar173 camp! As Cibi Chakaravarthi exits, *Dragon* director Ashwath Marimuthu is stepping up to helm the Rajinikanth epic. While the Pongal 2027 release faces delays, fans are winning elsewhere. The studio is eyeing a massive reunion between Cibi and Sivakarthikeyan. Will this *Don* duo strike gold again? Stay tuned as this blockbuster cinematic puzzle finally clicks into place.