Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 173' Shoot Begins April 2026, Promises Commercial Entertainer

• Superstar Rajinikanth announced that filming for his upcoming movie, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 173', will commence in April 2026.
• The film, produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International, is described as a "proper commercial entertainer."
• Rajinikanth shared the update while greeting fans on Pongal, emphasizing the importance of farmers.
• Director Cibi Chakravarthy will helm the project, with music by Anirudh.
• Originally, Sundar C was slated to direct the film but withdrew due to "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances."

Why It Matters: Rajinikanth's next film, 'Thalaivar 173', a commercial entertainer, starts shooting April 2026.