Rajinikanth Fulfils 'Small Town Boy's Dreams'; Cibi Chakaravarthi Pens Emotional Note On Directing Thalaivar 173

Rajinikanth's

173rd film which is backed byKamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal International will be directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi. AfterSundar C’s exit from the Rajinikanth-starrer Don fame Cibi Chakaravarthi has been roped in to helm the project. With Anirudh Ravichander announced as the film's music director the film is expected to hit screens for Pongal 2027. After the big reveal, Cibi took to social media to write about his journey into films, and credited Rajinikanth for playing a role in it. He went on to express his enthusiasm on working in the film, and thanked the producer Kamal Haasan for the opportunity. The announcement comes in weeks after Sundar C decided to exit the project citing creative differences.

Dreams Do Come True: Cibi Chakaravarthi On Directing Rajinikanth In Thalaivar 173

Making the announcement, the production house wrote, “Every HERO has a FAMILY. #Arambikalama #Thalaivar173 #SuperStarPongal2027” . The poster featured black fabric, needles, passports and a gun in the backdrop, with scissors placed in the foreground, the poster hints at a story that blends action with entertainment. Cibi also shared the news, writing, “Once, a small-town boy’s big dream was to meet his favourite star “SUPER STAR” & take a picture with him, which drove his passion towards cinema — and the big dream happened one day. Then he had the biggest dream of directing his Superstar. He came so close, but got missed.

Then he continued to believe it would happen one day — and today is that day. #Thalaivar173 Day.” He added, “And I remember Thalaivar saying, “Dreams do come true. Miracles do happen.” At times, life goes beyond dreams and becomes even bigger, with legendary Ulaganayakan, Padma Shri @ikamalhaasan sir and #Mahendran sir as our producer. Grateful forever @rajinikanth sir, @ikamalhaasan sir & #Mahendran sir — and I promise to put my heart & soul to keep up the trust" He also thanked Anirudh Ravichander, who is reuniting with him after Don.

The filmmaker madehis debut with Don in 2022 with Sivakarthikeyan. The comedy drama opened to positive reception from audience, winning praise for its humour content. He is set to reunite with Sivakarthikeyan for an untitled project, although an official confirmation is awaited.