Is it Superstar Rajinikanth instead of Ajith Kumar for this director’s next?

Filmmaker Cibi Chakaravarthi made his directorial debut with Sivakarthikeyan starrer ‘Don’ that grossed 120Cr in the box office. Following the grand success of this movie, Lyca Productions had instantly signed Cibi for its next venture. It was even said that he was supposed to narrate an one line story to Ajith Kumar. However, it is said that Cibi will be directing Superstar Rajinikanth’s next movie tentatively titled Thalaivar 170.

If this is true, the official announcement regarding this project will be made by Lyca Productions during the audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan on September 6, 2022. It is also said that Cibi Chakaravarthi has been paid a whopping sum of Rs. 50Lac as the advance amount in single check payment. Currently, Superstar Rajinikanth is shooting for director Nelson’s upcoming movie ‘Jailer’.