Rajinikanth Shares Exciting Details About Thalaivar 173, Shoot Of Cibi Chakravarthy's Film Will Begin On...

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Rajinikanth marked the Pongal festivities this year by greeting fans outside his Poes Garden residence in Chennai and interact with the media. Dressed in his trademark white t-shirt and dhoti, the legendary actor extended his festive wishes and shared a big update about his upcoming film, setting off a wave of excitement among his fans. During the interaction, Rajinikanth took a moment to acknowledge the importance of farmers, calling them as the backbone of the nation. Amid the celebrations, Rajinikanth confirmed that shooting for his much-anticipated project with director Cibi Chakravarthy will begin in April 2026.

When Will Shoot Of Rajinikanth's Thalaivar 173 Begin? Superstar Drops BIG Detail

The film, currently known under its working title as Thalaivar 173, is being produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International, the banner led by veteran actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan. The collaboration between two of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures has been creating significant buzz ever since it was first announced. The superstar described the upcoming film as a complete commercial entertainer. Music composer Anirudh Ravichander will be scoring the tunes, adding to the film’s strong buzz.

When Will Thalaivar 173 Release?

Thalaivar 173 has seen its share of speculation over the past year. The project initially faced uncertainty after director Sundar C exited due to unavoidable circumstances, sparking rumours about the film’s future. Several reports claimed that many new directors had narrated scripts to Rajinikanth during this period, including Parking filmmaker Ramkumar Balakrishnan and Dragon director Ashwath Marimuthu. There were also unverified claims suggesting that Raaj Kamal Films International might have stepped away from the project. However, the recent confirmation has put all speculation to rest, making it clear that the film is set to begin soon. Pre-production work is currently underway, and preparations are being made to begin filming as scheduled.

While it remains uncertain whether Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will appear together on screen in this project, the two legends last shared screen space decades ago in Thillu Mullu (1981) in Tamil and Geraftaar (1985) in Hindi. As anticipation builds, Thalaivar 173 will release in theatres on Pongal 2027.