Ever considering that Sundar C stepped back from directing Rajinikanth in #Thalaivar173, Social media has been abuzz with multiple names being cautioned to take at the duty. According to recent reports, actor-director Dhanush is beneath attention to helm the massive-price tag entertainer. Although there is no affirmation from either Dhanush or Kamal Haasan's crew, lovers are already speculating theories. 

A day in advance, Kamal Haasan showed that Sundar C is no longer helming the assignment, and the manufacturing banner is looking for a new director. He said, “Sundar C has explained the cause for his withdrawal from the project through a press release. I don't have something to feature to it. As an investor, I need a script that my celebrity likes for the film. That is the healthy way to head about it.” He introduced, “We will keep searching for the proper testimonies till he likes it. Until my big name is happy with the script, we are able to keep scouting for it. We are presently inside the procedure of finalising a fine script.”

Though the real reason in the back of Sundar's go out remained a mystery, it's miles being stated that there had been a few innovative variations. In his assertion, Sundar C wrote, "It is with a heavy heart that I proportion a few vital news with you. Due to unforeseen and unavoidable situations, I have made the hard selection to step returned from the celebrated mission, #Thalaivar173. This challenge, proposing the mythical Superstar Thiru. Rajinikanth Avl and produced by way of the illustrious Ulaganayagan Thiru. Kamal Haasan Avl became certainly a dream come proper for me.”

For the unversed, Thalaivar 173 will celebrity Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, even as Kamal Haasan is bankrolling it under Raaj Kamal International Films. The movie is expected to begin in 2026 after Superstar's present day commitments.

Talking about Dhanush, he has recently directed and starred in Idli Kadai and is now gearing up for the release of his 0.33 movie with Anand L Rai, Tere Ishk Mein. Previously, he has helmed Pa Paandi (2017), Raayan (2024), and Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025). If Dhanush receives locked for Thalaivar 173, it would be nothing less than a fanboy sambhavam.