Captain Miller, Ayalaan to have a delayed release in Telugu states? Here's what we know

In the Tamil film industry, Pongal is synonymous with grand releases, and this year is no exception. Three major films – Captain Miller, Ayalaan, and Mission: Chapter 1 – are set to hit the screens. The clash between Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan's films is generating excitement among fans.

On the flip side, Telugu cinema enthusiasts have their own Sankranti lineup with movies like Guntur Kaaram, Naa Sami Ranga, Saindhav, HanuMan, and Eagle vying for attention.

Uncertainty for Tamil biggies in Telugu states

The twist in the tale comes from the decision of theatre owners in Telugu states to prioritise local releases over dubbed ones. This strategic move means that Tamil releases Captain Miller and Ayalaan will see a delayed launch in Telugu states, dependent on the success and progress of the Sankranti Telugu releases. However, fans can still anticipate a grand release in other locations, setting the stage for a clash between Dhanush and Sivakarthikeyan's films.

While Captain Miller and Ayalaan are set for a simultaneous release in multiple languages, Arun Vijay's Mission: Chapter 1 will be exclusively released in Tamil.

More about Captain Miller

Helmed by Arun Matheswaran, the film is being released in the theatres as scheduled - January 12 - the week of Pongal. Earlier, in an interview, the director revealed that the film also has a prequel and sequel but will only be released depending on how well the film turns out commercially. The other two parts are yet to be announced. Apart from Dhanush and Rajkumar, the film also stars Priyanka Arul Mohan, Sundeep Kishan, John Kokken, and Edward Sonnenblick in supporting roles.

The film is under trimming as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has instructed the filmmakers to reduce violence, including scenes featuring multiple stabbings, a temple fight sequence, a climax fight sequence and more. Along with the cuts, the censor board also directed that certain abusive words must be muted. The censor report states the film has a runtime of 2 hours 37 minutes 50 seconds. Earlier, in an interview, the director revealed that the film also has a prequel and sequel but will only be released depending on how well the film turns out commercially.