# Thalaivar 173 Script Locked: Rajinikanth's Tailor Role to Ignite Screens in April! Imagine Rajinikanth, the **Superstar** himself, stepping into the shoes of a humble tailor caught in a web of high-stakes drama—could this be his most unexpected role yet?[1][4] Fans of Tamil cinema are buzzing with excitement over the latest update on **Thalaivar 173**, Rajinikanth's highly anticipated project produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International in association with Lyca Productions.[2][4] The script is now officially locked, and shooting is set to kick off in April 2026, straight after Rajinikanth wraps up *Jailer 2*.[1][4] Directed by Cibi Chakravarthi—who took over from Sundar C due to unforeseen circumstances—this film promises a fresh twist with its **grounded, story-driven narrative** inspired by the 2022 Hollywood thriller *The Outfit*.[1][5] What makes this project a game-changer? Rajinikanth plays a tailor navigating intense suspense in a confined shop setting, ditching his usual larger-than-life persona for something raw and dramatic.[1] Music maestro Anirudh Ravichander is on board for his fifth Rajinikanth collaboration, ensuring pulse-pounding background scores that amplify the tension.[1][5] The cast is shaping up with powerful female leads like Priyanka Mohan in a chaotic, story-pushing role and Pooja Hegde in a key plot-connected part—no romantic tracks here, just strong drama.[1] Rumors swirl of a senior actress joining, potentially creating a trio of formidable women on screen.[1] This reunion of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan after 46 years adds massive star power, with Rajinikanth himself teasing it as a "**proper commercial entertainer**" during his Pongal fan meet.[4] Aimed for a grand Pongal 2027 release, *Thalaivar 173* blends suspense, emotion, and commercial flair under Cibi's vision—he calls it the realization of his lifelong dream to direct his idol.[4][5]
Citations
1.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/rajinikanth-s-thalaivar-173-is-based-on-a-hollywood-film-article-13796525.html
2.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/thalaivar-173-everything-you-need-to-know-from-director-to-female-lead-1920167
3.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/dhanush-to-direct-rajnikanth-and-kamal-haasans-thalaivar-173-after-sundar-cs-sudden-exit-report-9650388
4.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalaivar-173-rajinikanth-says-his-next-film-with-kamal-haasan-will-be-a-proper-commercial-entertainer-101768462653098.html
5.https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/rajinikanths-thalaivar-173-finds-new-director-in-cibi-chakaravarthi-after-sundar-c-exit
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