Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 continues to be in a fluid stage, with fresh buzz suggesting a possible shift in the director race.

While Cibi Chakaravarthi was initially said to be in contention with a completed script, recent developments indicate that Ashwath Marimuthu could be gaining the upper hand. Sources suggest that Ashwath, who was earlier expected to collaborate with Silambarasan TR, may have received the nod to prioritise the Rajinikanth project.

This has led to speculation that the project could be heading towards a change in direction, with Ashwath emerging as a strong contender if his narration aligns with expectations. However, there is no official confirmation on the same.

At present, the film remains in the scripting phase, and the final decision is likely to be based on which version convinces Rajinikanth the most.