India, Nov. 14 -- Thalaivar 173, the prestigious project to star Rajinikanth, with Kamal Haasan set to back it, was announced only a week ago. But just as when fans were celebrating and congratulating Sundar C, who was supposed to direct the film, the latest exit of the filmmaker from the project had sent shock waves. Now it looks like Sundar C had in fact released the press note, which had circulated on social media and PR circles, was issued by the director without the knowledge of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

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