Ashwath Marimuthu Confirms STR51 with Simbu, Denies Rajinikanth Film Rumours

• Director Ashwath Marimuthu confirmed his next project, STR51, will star Silambarasan TR (Simbu), ending speculation about Thalaivar173 with Rajinikanth.
• STR51 is described as a fantasy action romantic entertainer, with Simbu playing the 'God of Love,' aiming to capture the essence of vintage STR movies.
• Ashwath is currently writing the script for STR51, with filming expected to begin parallel to Simbu's current project, Arasan, for a next year release.
• Simbu is busy shooting for Vetrimaaran's 'Arasan,' a gangster action drama spin-off from the Vada Chennai universe, featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander.
• Rumours about Rajinikanth's Thalaivar173 now suggest Parking fame Ramkumar Balakrishnan might direct, after Sundar C opted out.

Why It Matters: Ashwath Marimuthu confirms STR51 with Simbu, clarifying no Rajinikanth film for now.