Was Rajinikanth’s ‘Thalaivar173’ Almost Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu? Shocking Reveal Inside!
A surprising twist has emerged from the making of ‘Thalaivar173’! Director Ashwath Marimuthu revealed that he was initially in line to direct the much-awaited film starring Rajinikanth.
In a fascinating behind-the-scenes moment, Ashwath narrated a gripping story to Rajinikanth for nearly 1 hour and 40 minutes—so engaging that the superstar reportedly forgot his lunch!
Despite the project being close to finalization, things didn’t move forward, and the film eventually went to Cibi Chakaravarthi. Interestingly, Rajinikanth still believes that the original story deserves to be made someday—possibly with himself or even Kamal Haasan in a key role.
With shooting expected to begin in April 2026 and buzz around stars like Basil Joseph and Priyanka Mohan, the excitement for ‘Thalaivar173’ just got even bigger!
Meanwhile, Ashwath is also preparing a powerful script for Vijay—hinting at more blockbuster collaborations ahead.
Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar173 had a different director initially. Ashwath Marimuthu reveals why the project changed and latest film updates.
Director Sundar C opts out of Rajinikanth’s #Thalaivar173
In news that has sent shockwaves, ace director Sundar C, who was to direct Superstar Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively being referred to as #Thalaivar173, has now announced his decision to opt out of the project.