Thalaivar173: Will Rajinikanth play tailor with dark past rising to save family? All we know about storyline

Superstar Rajinikanth has finally announced the director of his next film, Thalaivar173, with Don fame Cibi Chakravarthi set to helm the project. Now, speculation is rife about the film’s plot, which is said to be shaping up as an action-comedy venture.

Thalaivar173: Is Rajinikanth set to play a tailor in his next movie with Cibi Chakravarthy?

According to online buzz, Thalaivar173 will feature Rajinikanth as a tailor who leads a quiet life with his family. However, the man is said to have a dreaded past that he has buried in order to pursue a normal life.

Although he wishes to stay away from it, danger follows him, and he must now use his skills to protect his family as a hero. That said, this remains speculative for now, with no official confirmation from the makers.

Interestingly, the announcement post featured tailoring scissors, precision tools, and fake passports, hinting that the film could be a mass action-comedy entertainer.

Initially, Thalaivar173 was announced with director Sundar C at the helm, marking a reunion after several years. However, the filmmaker later opted out of the project due to prior commitments. Subsequently, several directors were reported to have narrated scripts to Rajinikanth, including Ashwath Marimuthu, Nithilan Saminathan, and Ramkumar Balakrishnan.

Eventually, Don director Cibi Chakravarthi landed the opportunity to work with the superstar, marking his second directorial venture. Sharing his excitement about collaborating with Rajinikanth, the filmmaker penned a long note recalling his experience.