India, Jan. 3 -- The much-expected update is here! Thalaivar 173 which was announced some time back, had put some brakes after the Rajinikanth film's director Sundar C, had decided to back off. On that note, the makers gave a huge update with the new director on social media on Saturday. Filmmaker Cibi Chakaravarthi who made Don, will be directing Thalaivar 173, and its official.

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We had earlier reported that Rajinikanth's next film Thalaivar 173, will be bankrolled by Kamal Haasan's home banner. Sundar C was announced as the director of the film. But soon after the announcement was made, the filmmaker backed out due to reaso...