India, Nov. 15 -- Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan announced earlier this month that they are set to star together in a film tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, which is scheduled for release around Pongal 2027. Sundar C was attached to direct. Merely days after that announcement, Sundar C released a statement saying that has opted out of the film, citing 'unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.' Now Kamal has opened up about the shocking exit of the director and what lies ahead for the film. (Also read: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan's film faces a major roadblock, director Sundar C drops out of project days after announcement)

Speaking to reporters outside the airport on Saturday, the actor-politician said, "Sundar C has explained the reason fo...