Director Sundar C has **exited the upcoming Tamil film "Thalaivar 173"**, which stars Rajinikanth and is produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International. Sundar C cited "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances" as the reason for his departure. The news was initially shared by his wife Khushbu Sundar on Instagram but the post was later deleted[1]. "Thalaivar 173" was a highly anticipated project marking the reunion of Tamil cinema legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, celebrating their decades-long friendship, with Kamal Haasan producing and Rajinikanth starring. Sundar C had called directing the film a "dream come true" and apologized to fans who were excited about the collaboration[1][2][4]. The film was planned for a major theatrical release during Pongal 2027[1][4]. At this point, no new director or project updates have been announced following Sundar C's exit[1]. The film had generated significant buzz with promotional videos highlighting the iconic status of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in Tamil cinema[2][3]. In summary, Sundar C's departure is a surprising development in a much-celebrated project bringing together two Indian cinema stalwarts, leaving fans stunned and the film's future direction uncertain for now[1].
Citations
1.https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/sundar-c-exits-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-thalaivar-173/tldr
2.https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/news/thalaivar-173-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-to-celebrate-decades-of-friendship-in-sundar-c-film-fans-go-crazy-over-two-kings-moment-10278736
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pokNvjWtM68
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/kamal-haasan-to-produce-rajinikanths-thalaivar-173-film/articleshow/125112135.cms
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thailavar-173-makers-of-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-celebrate-two-kings-decades-of-friendship-with-new-promos-article-153123995
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-173-when-legends-unite-again-a-new-video-of-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-and-sundar-c-sends-fans-into-a-frenzy/articleshow/125199739.cms
7.https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/sundar-c-exit-from-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasans-thalaivar-173-movie-shocks-kollywood-166841.html
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-rajinikanths-emotional-logic-stuned-sundar-c-duo-reunite-after-decades-for-thalaivar-173/articleshow/125184480.cms
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BW0-o4KADvA
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Citations
1.https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/sundar-c-exits-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-thalaivar-173/tldr
2.https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/news/thalaivar-173-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-to-celebrate-decades-of-friendship-in-sundar-c-film-fans-go-crazy-over-two-kings-moment-10278736
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pokNvjWtM68
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/kamal-haasan-to-produce-rajinikanths-thalaivar-173-film/articleshow/125112135.cms
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thailavar-173-makers-of-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-celebrate-two-kings-decades-of-friendship-with-new-promos-article-153123995
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalaivar-173-when-legends-unite-again-a-new-video-of-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-and-sundar-c-sends-fans-into-a-frenzy/articleshow/125199739.cms
7.https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/sundar-c-exit-from-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasans-thalaivar-173-movie-shocks-kollywood-166841.html
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/when-rajinikanths-emotional-logic-stuned-sundar-c-duo-reunite-after-decades-for-thalaivar-173/articleshow/125184480.cms
9.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BW0-o4KADvA
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