Overview
- Thalapathy Vijay’s final film before a political pivot unveils a trailer showing him as Vetri Kondan, a former cop-turned-convict facing a menacing antagonist played by Bobby Deol.
- Parasakthi shifted from January 15 to January 10, setting up a high-profile Pongal-period face-off one day after Jana Nayagan’s debut.
- Parasakthi producer Aakash Baskaran says theatre owners urged the earlier date to maximise the 10-day holiday, calling the uproar over a clash unnecessary.
- TVK spokesperson Ramesh says there is no grievance toward Sivakarthikeyan and frames Jana Nayagan as powerful political communication for Vijay’s supporters.
- Advance booking has opened, with Chennai exhibitors expecting packed shows, and some industry voices voicing optimistic projections that include hopes of a Rs 1,000 crore global haul.