Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 is facing several changes keeping fans curious and excited.
The film was first planned with director Sundar C but he stepped away due to creative differences. Later, Cibi Chakravarthi was officially announced as the director, raising expectations around the project.
However in a surprising turn, he has also exited the film. This has once again left fans wondering about the film’s future.
Now the latest buzz in Kollywood is that Ashwath Marimuthu is in talks to take over as the new director.
Though there is no official confirmation yet but his name has created fresh interest. All are eagerly waiting to see who will finally direct this much-awaited Rajinikanth film.
నాకు ‘చెన్నకేశవరెడ్డి’ ‘సమరసింహారెడ్డి’ ‘నరసింహనాయుడు’ సినిమాలంటే పిచ్చి
ఓ సినిమాలో ఈ గెటప్లో వేయాలనుకున్నాను.. కానీ కుదర్లేదు : కిరణ్ అబ్బవరం
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