A month after director Sundar C exited Rajinikanth’s next with Kamal Haasan’s production house, the makers have roped in a new captain. On Saturday, Kamal Haasan announced that the film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, will be directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi. The film will be produced under Haasan’s banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, and is aiming for a Pongal 2027 release.

Who is Cibi Chakaravarthi?

Cibi’s last film was Sivakarthikeyan’s Don, which was released in 2022. It marked his first film as a director. Thalaivar 173 will be his second directorial venture.