# Why Sundar C Quit Thalaivar 173

URL: https://technosports.co.in/why-sundar-c-quit-thalaivar-173/  
Published: 2026-06-18  
Updated: 2026-06-18  
Author: Ankush Mallick

The cinema world was stunned when Sundar C walked away from directing legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in *Thalaivar 173*. Despite the massive opportunity, he cited overwhelming pressure and a lack of creative control. Admitting his limits, the director chose to exit early rather than compromise his vision. Cibi Chakaravarthi now takes the helm for this historic 2027 blockbuster epic.