‘Thalaivar 173’: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan to team up for director Sundar C

‘Thalaivar 173’: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan Join Forces for Sundar C’s New Film

Veteran actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are joining hands for an exciting new project titled Thalaivar 173, directed by the renowned Tamil filmmaker Sundar C. The film is produced under the Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner and will be distributed by Red Giant Movies during Pongal 2027.

Official Announcement

The collaboration was officially announced on November 5, 2025, through a press release by RKFI, which emphasized the significance of this union in Indian cinema.

“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.”
“Commemorating 44 years of Raajkamal Films International, #Thalaivar173 unites Superstar Rajinikanth’s magnetic screen presence with Sundar C’s direction, in a landmark production envisioned by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran.”

Background and Significance

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sundar C and producer Mahendran at the Raaj Kamal Films International office
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sundar C and producer Mahendran at the Raaj Kamal Films International office in Chennai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Production Details

The movie is produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran, reflecting a vision to create a landmark cinematic experience.

Author’s summary: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan reunite after decades for a Sundar C-directed film, Thalaivar 173, marking a celebrated collaboration backed by Raaj Kamal Films International in 2027.

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The Hindu The Hindu — 2025-11-06

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