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Sundar C Opts Out of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasans Thalaivar 173
Just last week, it was announced that Kamal Haasan will produce Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, under his prestigious banner Raajkamal Films International. The project was supposed to be helmed by Sundar C and was scheduled for release during Pongal 2027. Now, in a major setback to the team, the director has opted out of the film. Sundar’s wife Khushbu Sundar shared the news on social media but deleted it quickly.
Her now-deleted statement read, “It is with a heavy heart that I share some important news with you. Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances, I have made the difficult decision to step back from the prestigious project Thalaivar 173. In life, there are moments when we must follow the path laid out for us, even if it diverges from our dreams. My association with these two icons goes back a long way, and I will always hold them in the highest regard. The special moments we have shared over the past few days will be cherished forever by me. They have taught me invaluable lessons, and I will continue to seek their inspiration and wisdom as I move forward.”
He also apologised to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan and continued, “Although I am stepping away from this opportunity, I shall continue to seek their expert guidance. I thank both of them from the bottom of my heart for considering me for this magnum opus. Please accept my sincere apologies if this news has disappointed those who had eagerly anticipated this venture. I am committed to making it up to you and promise to continue bringing you entertainment that keeps your spirits high. Thank you for your unwavering support and understanding. It means the world to me, and I look forward to creating more memories with you all.”
Meanwhile, director Sundar last worked with Rajinikanth in Arunachalam in 1997 and collaborated with Kamal Haasan on Anbe Sivam in 2003.
Also Read: Kamal Haasan to Produce Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173, Set for a Grand Pongal 2027 Release
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I Wanted to Carve a Niche Like Ayushmann Khurrana: Vikranth
Santhana Prapthirasthu is one of the upcoming Telugu films that have garnered a lot of curiosity. While many consider talking about ‘infertility’ is a taboo, actor Vikranth says that the film touches the issue gently. Directed by Sanjeev Reddy, and co-starring Chandini Chowdary, the film chronicles the tale of couples who don’t have children.
‘Quirky content, need of the hour’
Vikranth who was earlier part of films like Spark says that unless youngsters come up with quirky subjects, they can’t grab eyeballs. And picking up a story that deals with couples who don’t have children is a step in that direction. “Template films are gone; we are living in an era where audiences are watching world cinema, so we can’t get away with mediocre content. Unless there’s an interesting element in the story, it is tough to grab audiences’ attention,” express the actor who is glad that Santhana Prapthirasthu’s posters and trailer have resonated with the audiences. “It’s a very relatable subject and makes the audiences think. That’s what we want to establish in the trailer, and we were bang on,” says Vikrant who thanks producers Nirvi Hariprasad and Madhura Sreedhar for backing such a unique content.
Vikranth points out that just like Ayushmann Khurrana in Bollywood comes up with unusual stories, he too wants to carve a similar niche. Stating that he watches all Ayushmann’s films, Vikrant notes that audiences always welcome fresh and unusual content. “Ayushmann’s film Vicky Donor deals with sperm donation, our film showcases the struggle of a couple to conceive a child as the man has a low sperm count. Ours is a heartwarming family and comic caper that showcases babies shouldn’t be born out of pressure, but out of love.”
Sensitive issue dealt hilariously
Talking about the film, Vikranth shares that a sensitive issue has been handled in a comical and an entertaining way. “We know the seriousness and the gravity of the subject we are dealing with, so we have employed a careful approach. Out of every 10 couples, three couples suffer from this issue, so we wanted to address the subject sensibly. There’s a very fine line between comedy and mocking, and our director Sanjeev ji wrote the script in such a way that we can hold our heads high.” The actor further shares that he was fascinated with the quirkiness in the script when the director narrated. “The kind of experience Sanjay ji has certainly infused confidence in me.”
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