Sundar C exits Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film 'Thalaivar 173'

Entertainment Nov 13, 2025

Director Sundar C has decided to leave the much-hyped film Thalaivar 173, which stars Rajinikanth and is produced by Kamal Haasan.
The announcement came on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with Sundar C citing "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances" for his exit.
The news first surfaced through an Instagram post by his wife Khushbu Sundar, though it was later deleted.

'Dream come true' for Sundar C

Sundar C called working with Rajinikanth and Haasan a "dream come true," and apologized to fans who were excited about the project.
Thalaivar 173 was set for a big Pongal 2027 release under Raaj Kamal Films International.
While Sundar C hasn't shared what's next for him, he reassured everyone that he's committed to bringing more entertaining projects in the future.