Ashwath Marimuthu to helm Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 produced by Kamal Hassan?

The makers of Thalaivar 173 have dropped a strong hint that director Ashwath Marimuthu will be the creative force behind the much-anticipated Superstar Rajinikanth starrer. The project is particularly significant as it brings together Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan once again, with the latter producing the film under the Raaj Kamal Films International banner.

The film had reportedly gone through multiple changes in direction, with different filmmakers being linked to the project at various stages. The uncertainty has now been put to rest with a video greeting Ashwath Marimuthu on his birthday.

Known for films such as Oh My Kadavule and Dragon, Ashwath now faces one of the biggest assignments of his career. The announcement has sparked excitement among cinema fans, who are eager to see his vision for a project of this scale.

The film will feature music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and is expected to hit theatres during the Pongal 2027 festival season.