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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sundar C and producer Mahendran at the Raaj Kamal Films International office in Chennai
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Veteran actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are all set to collaborate on a new project directed by popular Tamil filmmaker Sundar C. The film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, is produced under the Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner and will be released by Red Giant Movies during Pongal 2027.
The news was announced today (November 5) by RKFI in a press release. “This landmark collaboration not only unites two towering forces of Indian cinema but also celebrates five decades of friendship and brotherhood between Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan – a bond that continues to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike,” read the press release.
It added, “Commemorating 44 years of Raajkamal Films International, #Thalaivar173 unites Superstar Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence with Sundar C’s direction, in a landmark production envisioned by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran.”
The press release shared by RKFI
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RKFI
The upcoming film marks a reunion between Rajinikanth and Haasan after 46 years. Notably, Sundar previously helmed Rajinikanth in the hit film Arunachalam and Haasan in the critically-acclaimed Anbe Sivam.
The news about the reunion first came out after the release of Coolie, Rajini’s recent film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Kamal Haasan confirmed the news early in September while speaking at the NEXA SIIMA Awards 2025. “We were united long ago, but chose to remain apart because they kept splitting a biscuit and giving us only half each. We wanted a full biscuit each, and we got it and relished it well. Now we are content with just half a biscuit again, so we have come together,” he said.
Later, Rajinikanth told reporters on September 17 that the project was in the planning stage. “The film will get rolling if we lock a good script. We are planning towards it, but hope we find a good story,” he had said then.
Speculations were rife that Lokesh, who also helmed Kamal Haasan in 2022’s Vikram, will direct the film. Later, social media was abuzz with speculations that actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan might be helming the film. Now, it seems that Winner-director Sundar C has won the jackpot.
Sundar, who made his debut in 1995 with Murai Maman, is known for helming many acclaimed films such as Ullathai Allitha, Arunachalam, Anbe Sivam, Kalakalappu and Aranmanai. Earlier this year, his long-delayed Madha Gaja Raja, starring Vishal and Santhanam, made box office records despite releasing after 13 years. Sundar, whose last directorial was Gangers, co-starring Vadivelu, is currently helming Mookuthi Amman 2, starring Nayanthara.
Published – November 05, 2025 07:46 pm IST
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‘Thalaivar 173’: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan to team up for director Sundar C
