'Thalaivar 173': Ramesh Khanna clears air on Sundar C's exit
What's the story
The highly anticipated film Thalaivar 173, starring Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan, recently witnessed a major change in its directorial team Director Sundar C stepped down from the project, leaving fans and industry insiders speculating about the reasons. Actor-director Ramesh Khanna has now clarified that his exit was due to prior commitments and not any disagreements with Rajinikanth or Haasan.
Prior commitments
'People would say he abandoned...'
Khanna told Nakkheeran that Sundar C was already committed to two films, Mookuthi Amman 2 and a project with Vishal. "People would say he abandoned other commitments because he got a bigger film. That is why he had to step aside," Khanna said. He added that the Rajinikanth-Haasan project is a huge one, requiring more time for story development and planning than what Sundar C could spare.
Rumor clarification
Khanna dismissed rumors of disagreements
Khanna also dismissed online rumors of disagreements between Sundar and Rajinikanth or disputes over the story. "People say anything without checking facts," he remarked. The makers are now searching for a new director who can meet their timeline and requirements. Meanwhile, some reports suggest that the makers are considering two directors for the project, Nithilan Saminathan and Ramkumar Balakrishnan.