After many discussions and revisions behind the scenes, the much awaited ‘Thalaivar 173’ film has finally started production. This is a joint production involving Kamal Haasan and starring: Rajinikanth which is one of the most talked about movies in Tamil movie industry. Since its announcement, fans have been eagerly waiting for news about the project. Now, the shooting has officially started in Chennai.
Several changes in the director delayed the release of the film
However, the path for ‘Thalaivar 173’ was not the same. To begin with, Sundar C:the director, is supposed to direct this movie. However, he later left the project. After his exit, director Cibi Chakaravarthi came on board and even expressed confidence about delivering a film that would satisfy the fans. However, he too reportedly walked away from the project after creative discussions. Because of these unexpected events, it took many months before anything concrete was realized.
Ashwath Marimuthu manages big budget projects
The latest report from Filmibeat indicates that Ashwath Marimuthu has now taken over as the director of ‘Thalaivar 173.’ Known for his innovative style of storytelling, Ashwath Marimuthu has reportedly prioritized this prestigious project over other commitments. The report suggests that he has already started working on key sequences. According to reports, the production unit has started working on scenes that do not include Rajinikanth, thus ensuring that there are no more delays in the project. This method helps the makers stay on schedule while preparing for the arrival of the superstar on the set.
Rajinikanth is expected to join the shoot soon
According to reports, the ongoing schedule includes song sequences choreographed by the popular dance master Sandy Master. While Rajinikanth is yet to join the current schedule, reports mention that he is expected to join the shoot within the next few days. The beginning of the production process has created a lot of excitement among fans who are waiting for something important to happen in this movie. The production of the movie under the new director seems to be back on track.