{"id":12101,"date":"2026-04-30T10:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/04\/30\/thalaivar-173-cibi-chakravarthy-gets-a-second-chance-amid-rajinikanths-script-changes-kamal-haasan-backs-the-director-tamil-movie-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:14:17","slug":"thalaivar-173-cibi-chakravarthy-gets-a-second-chance-amid-rajinikanths-script-changes-kamal-haasan-backs-the-director-tamil-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=12101","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Thalaivar 173&#8217;: Cibi Chakravarthy gets a second chance amid Rajinikanth\u2019s script changes; Kamal Haasan backs the director | Tamil Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130629578,imgsize-163838,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/thalaivar-173-update.jpg\" alt=\"'Thalaivar 173': Cibi Chakravarthy gets a second chance amid Rajinikanth\u2019s script changes; Kamal Haasan backs the director\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The upcoming film, tentatively titled &#8216;Thalaivar 173,&#8217; has created huge excitement among fans, as it brings together two legends of Tamil cinema, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/rajinikanth\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Rajinikanth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/kamal-haasan\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Kamal Haasan<\/a>. The film is being produced under Kamal Haasan\u2019s banner, making it one of the most talked-about projects in recent times. <!-- -->On the other hand, the development process has undergone some changes regarding the director.<!-- --> These developments have kept fans curious about who will finally helm this big-budget venture.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>&#8216;Thalaivar 173&#8217; director changes create confusion; <keyword id=\"28777301\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"cibi-chakravarthi\" source=\"keywords\">Cibi Chakravarthi<\/keyword> enters the picture <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Initially, director Sundar C. was officially announced to direct the film. But he later stepped away from the project for reasons that are still unknown. After this, Cibi Chakravarthi, who delivered the hit film &#8216;Don,&#8217; was officially announced to take over as director. <!-- -->Cibi Chakravarthi even began working on the project and was said to be actively involved in pre-production. His inclusion raised expectations that he would inject new energy into the project.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"32456181\" type=\"Denny\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"Cibi-Chakravarthy\" source=\"keywords\">Cibi Chakravarthy<\/keyword>\u2019s second chance: Not out, but reworking the script<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>As shooting preparations were on, reports started doing the rounds that Cibi Chakravarthi had also exited the film. However, another update suggested a different story. According to The Hindu, Rajinikanth asked for certain changes in the script, and Cibi Chakravarthi is currently working on those revisions. At the same time, reports also mentioned that <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ashwath-marimuthu\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Ashwath Marimuthu<\/a> is being considered as an option, adding to the confusion. Still, Cibi\u2019s continued involvement hints that he is getting another opportunity to prove himself on a big stage.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Kamal Haasan backs Cibi with a new opportunity amid uncertainty<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Even if a final decision favors another director, Kamal Haasan is said to be keen on supporting Cibi Chakravarthi. He reportedly does not want to drop Cibi Chakravarthi after months of effort and may offer him a separate film under his production house. This move is seen as a strong sign of encouragement for young talent in the industry. Awaiting confirmation news on the director position for &#8216;Thalaivar 173,&#8217; Cibi Chakravarthi&#8217;s adventure proves he&#8217;s still alive and kicking and prepared for a second shot at the game.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/tamil\/movies\/news\/thalaivar-173-cibi-chakravarthy-gets-a-second-chance-amid-rajinikanths-script-changes-kamal-haasan-backs-the-director\/articleshow\/130629532.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The upcoming film, tentatively titled &#8216;Thalaivar 173,&#8217; has created huge excitement among fans, as it brings together two legends of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The film is being produced under Kamal Haasan\u2019s banner, making it one of the most talked-about projects in recent times. 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