Lokesh Kanagaraj recently unfollowed Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan on X, igniting speculation about a potential project with Raaj Kamal Films International. Rumors had been circulating that Lokesh would helm a film reuniting the two legends after 46 years, but the official announcement confirmed Sundar C as the director of the upcoming venture titled Thalaivar 173. The sudden unfollow move has left fans wondering whether Lokesh’s exclusion from the film is the reason behind the drama.
Earlier, Lokesh had collaborated with Kamal Haasan in Vikram and with Rajinikanth in the recent release Coolie, which underperformed at the box office. This setback, coupled with the unfollow, has fueled talk that the director’s dream project with RKFI may be at risk. Some reports even suggest that the failure of Coolie might have led to Lokesh being dropped from the film. Meanwhile, Lokesh is preparing for his debut as a lead actor in Arun Matheswaran’s DC, with Wamiqa Gabbi as the heroine.
The controversy erupted just a day after the official announcement of Thalaivar 173, a joint production by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International and Red Giant Movies. While Kamal Haasan will produce the film, Sundar C has been confirmed as the director, marking another collaboration with Rajinikanth after Arunachalam (1997). The development has upset die‑hard fans of both icons, and social media is abuzz with speculation about the future of the Rajinikanth‑Kamal Haasan reunion.
Despite the buzz, Lokesh Kanagaraj remains focused on his current commitments, including the much‑delayed sequel Kaithi 2 and his upcoming debut as an actor. Fans are hopeful that a successful Kaithi 2 could pave the way for a comeback and possibly a future collaboration with the two superstars. The situation continues to evolve, leaving the entertainment industry eagerly awaiting the next official word.
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