SA329 & 140/4 (47 ov)
AUS429
BAN272
WI134/4 (48 ov)
FRO1
LEC0
NSR0
KHO0
RIY0
QAD0
FIO
ATA
NZ
IND
NAM
IRE
Abha
Al Ittihad
NorthEast
Bengaluru
Al Diriyah
Neom SC
Le Havre AC
PSG
Nice
Rennes
KHA4
HAZ2
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
ENG386/5
SL331 (45.1/50 ov, target 387)
UAE199/6 (47.3/50 ov, target 197)
OMA196
WELL
OTAGO
SBP172 & 165/7 (59.4 ov, target 237)
MITS112 & 296
SOA154
WA406/5d & 79/6 (29 ov)
NED
BH-W
SS-W
AS-W
MS-W
MIS
TOK
HKG
SCOT
IND-W133/2 (17/50 ov, target 132)
ZIM-W131
MOW185/3
VAG90/9 (20 ov, target 186)
SWD158/7 (18.3/20 ov, target 158)
TITNS157/6
NUM1
OVI0
MERC1
WU0
HAM0
SIR0
KOZ0
UTR0
VIE0
JUV0
PFC1
BK0
BAL0
ELD0
CAL0
OSA0
COR0
ZAM0
Al Shabab
Al Ahli
Elversberg
Mainz
Genoa2
Juventus0
Monza1
Napoli4
Milan2
Bologna4
Parma0
Udinese0
Venezia0
Inter Milan2
Tamil cinema’s most talked-about project just got a major behind-the-scenes twist. Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Thalaivar173 is reportedly set to see a director change — and the ripple effect could mean a highly anticipated reunion for Sivakarthikeyan fans.
Let’s break it all down, clearly and quickly.
Thalaivar173: What’s Happening ?
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Thalaivar173 (working title) |
| Lead Actor | Rajinikanth |
| Original Director | Sundar C (exited) → Cibi Chakaravarthi (likely exiting) |
| Expected New Director | Ashwath Marimuthu (Dragon fame) |
| Producer | Kamal Haasan / Raaj Kamal Films International |
| Key Cast | Basil Joseph, Priyanka Arul Mohan |
| Original Release Target | Pongal 2027 (now likely delayed to summer) |
The Director Domino Effect
It reads almost like a relay race. Thalaivar173 was first announced with Sundar C at the helm, but he stepped away due to prior commitments. Cibi Chakaravarthi was then brought on board, and things seemed settled — until his involvement in a Telugu project reportedly pulled him away too.
Now, according to online buzz, Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu is set to step in. Interestingly, Marimuthu had already narrated a story to Rajinikanth — one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring superstars with a career spanning over five decades — and the superstar reportedly liked what he heard. However, the director has reportedly requested that no official announcement be made until final script discussions are completed.
The Silver Lining: A Cibi–Sivakarthikeyan Reunion?
Here’s the part that has fans buzzing. With the producers still very keen on working with Cibi Chakaravarthi, reports suggest they are looking to pair him with Sivakarthikeyan once again. The duo previously delivered the blockbuster Don (2022), so a second collaboration would naturally be one of the most-watched announcements in Tamil cinema.
No official word yet — but the momentum is undeniable.
Stay updated with all the latest Tamil cinema and South film news on TechnoSports, and don’t miss our coverage of Rajinikanth’s upcoming projects including Jailer 2.
What’s Next for Rajinikanth?
Beyond Thalaivar173, the superstar’s plate is full. Jailer 2 — the highly anticipated sequel featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Mohanlal, and Shiva Rajkumar — is reportedly eyeing a September 11, 2026 release. He also has the KHxRK Reunion project lined up alongside Kamal Haasan.
