Khushbu Calls Kamal Haasan ‘Encyclopedia of Cinema’ Amid Husband Sundar C’s Exit From Rajinikanth Film
Actors Khushbu Sundar, Kamal Haasan, and Suhasini Mani Ratnam crossed paths at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) this week, leading to a warm interaction that quickly caught attention online. Khushbu shared photos of the trio chatting inside an airport shuttle and praised Kamal Haasan as an “encyclopedia of cinema.”
The post comes shortly after a major development in the Tamil film industry — her husband, director Sundar C, exited the highly anticipated Kamal Haasan-produced film starring Rajinikanth, known as Thalaivar 173.
Khushbu Shares Candid Moments With Kamal & Suhasini
On social media, Khushbu posted multiple pictures of herself with Kamal Haasan and Suhasini Mani Ratnam, describing the experience as both enriching and enjoyable. She wrote that learning from Kamal Haasan after Suhasini’s IFFI masterclass was “the best learning experience,” and referred to Kamal as “the greatest of all.”
The photos sparked excitement among fans, who appreciated the trio’s camaraderie despite differing political affiliations. Comments praised their friendship, calling them “legends” and “the perfect example of cinema beyond politics.”
Sundar C’s Exit From Thalaivar 173
Earlier this month, Sundar C was officially announced as the director of the upcoming Rajinikanth film, backed by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International. However, within days, Sundar withdrew from the project.
Amid speculation online — including claims that the film lacked a proper script — Khushbu defended her husband, calling out trolls for spreading misinformation.
Kamal Haasan later addressed the issue publicly, stating that Sundar C had explained his decision via press release. He added that as a producer, he prioritises finding a script that satisfies the “star” — Rajinikanth — and that the team would continue developing and searching for the right story.
A new director for Thalaivar 173 has yet to be announced.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
