
A few days ago, Kollywood fans were surprised when it was officially announced that Rajinikanth’s 173rd film would be directed by Sundar C and produced by Kamal Haasan. The reactions were mixed, but many were curious to see how Sundar C would handle a mass commercial film with the superstar.
However, Sundar C has now released a public note confirming that he is no longer directing the project. He stated that unavoidable circumstances forced him to step away from the film. The update has gone viral across social media.
In his open note, Sundar C explained that he made the difficult decision to withdraw from the prestigious film tentatively titled Thalaivar 173. He thanked the team for considering him for such a massive project and apologised to fans who were waiting for his version of the film.
The news has left some fans disappointed. They believed Sundar C could deliver a quirky entertainer with Rajinikanth and had high expectations for the pairing. Others, however, feel he made the right call. They argue that his style may not suit a Rajinikanth mass film and that stepping back was a wise move.
Meanwhile, many fans are now urging the makers to rope in Karthik Subbaraj. They cite the success of Petta and claim that, despite mixed reviews, Karthik Subbaraj presented a vintage Rajinikanth like no one else in recent years. They want him to take charge of Thalaivar 173.
For now, there is no official update on who will direct Rajinikanth’s 173rd film. Fans are waiting to see which director will finally get the opportunity to helm this much-anticipated project.
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