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thebalanced.newsSundar C Explains Reasons for Exiting Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film 'Thalaivar 173'
Sundar C has explained his decision to exit the highly anticipated film 'Thalaivar 173,' which stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The director cited the pressure of the project and challenges in aligning his filmmaking style with the production demands. He noted his preference for directing films based on his own vision and admitted difficulty in communicating this during the film's making, leading to his departure months after the announcement.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
55%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward account focusing on Sundar C's personal and professional reasons for leaving the film, without political framing. Both sources emphasize the director's perspective on creative differences and production pressures, reflecting an industry-centered viewpoint rather than political angles.
Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)
The tone across the articles is neutral to slightly empathetic, highlighting Sundar C's candid explanation of his challenges without casting blame or criticism. Coverage is balanced, focusing on factual reporting of his statements and the context of the film's production without sensationalism.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | Sundar C Explains Why He Quit Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Film: 'Too Much Pressure' | Center | Neutral |
| timesnow | Why Did Sundar C Back Out Of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film Thalaivar 173? Director Breaks Silence | Center | Neutral |
| hindustantimes | Sundar C breaks silence on exiting Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan film: 'It was too much pressure for me' | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 May, 12:51 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes3 May, 12:51 amSundar C breaks silence on exiting Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan film: 'It was too much pressure for me'
- 2timesnow3 May, 02:50 amWhy Did Sundar C Back Out Of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film Thalaivar 173? Director Breaks Silence
- 3news183 May, 03:04 amSundar C Explains Why He Quit Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Film: 'Too Much Pressure'
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Entertainment
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- Tamil languageKamal HaasanRajinikanthPongal (festival)Sundar C.Nelson (director)Jailer (film)Lokesh KanagarajMani RatnamCoolie
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