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‘Thalaivar 173’: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan to Team up for Director Sundar C

Thalaivar 173 marks Rajinikanth's 173rd film and celebrates 44 years of Raajkamal Films International along with five decades of friendship between the stars.

  • On November 05, 2025, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan announced Thalaivar173, directed by Sundar C and produced by Raajkamal Films International, set for theatrical release during Pongal 2027.
  • Commemorating 44 years of Raajkamal Films International, the project celebrates five decades of friendship between Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan and marks a reunion after 46 years.
  • Following Rajinikanth's September 17 comment that the project was in the planning stage, social media speculated Sundar C, who previously helmed Arunachalam and Anbe Sivam, would direct, but no official confirmation was given.
  • The release is reported to be handled by Red Giant, and Kamal Haasan also marked the announcement with a poetic letter to Rajinikanth.
  • With Jailer 2 scheduled for June 12, 2026, it added, `'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.
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India Today broke the news in India on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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