A simple birthday wish from the ‘Thalaivar 173’ makers has now become the latest talking point among Rajinikanth fans. On director Ashwath Marimuthu’s birthday, Kamal Haasan’s production house shared a special video wishing the filmmaker on social media.The gesture immediately caught attention online, with many fans linking it to the much-discussed ‘Thalaivar 173’. Since Ashwath’s name has been repeatedly associated with the project in recent weeks, the birthday post has only strengthened speculation that he could be the director of Rajinikanth’s upcoming film. However, even without any official news, it has started making ripples on social media as the rumours of the film’s casting have begun to swirl.
Ashwath Marimuthu emerges as a strong contender
Ashwath Marimuthu, best known for ‘Oh My Kadavule’ and the blockbuster ‘Dragon’, has been widely rumoured to be in talks with the ‘Thalaivar 173’ makers. A report from News 18 suggests that the filmmaker has narrated a story to the production house, leading to growing expectations about his involvement in ‘Thalaivar 173’.The young director is currently committed to Simbu’s ‘STR 51: God of Love’. Despite his packed schedule, reports continue to claim that he remains a strong contender for Rajinikanth’s next project. The latest birthday wish from ‘Thalaivar 173’ makers has further added weight to those reports.
The director search witnesses multiple twists
The journey to finalise a director for ‘Thalaivar 173’ has seen several unexpected developments. The project was first announced with Sundar C as director. However, he later left the film for unforeseen reasons. After that, ‘Don’ director Cibi Chakravarthi came on board and began extensive pre-production work. Reports suggested that multiple characters for Rajinikanth had been planned. However, recent rumours suggested that script-related changes sparked fresh discussions, and speculation soon emerged that Cibi Chakravarthi was no longer attached to the project.
One of Rajinikanth’s most anticipated films awaits an official update
Produced by Kamal Haasan, ‘Thalaivar 173’ remains one of the most eagerly awaited projects in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s collaboration has brought much hope to the hearts of movie fans.In light of the recent viral video posted about Ashwath Marimuthu’s birthday celebrations, there is more hype surrounding this project than ever before. But despite all the fan suspicions, it can only be confirmed with an official announcement from the producers. Now, it is not clear who is behind this project, the film titled ‘Thalaivar 173’.