Mankatha Vs Theri Re-release Clash Goes Off The Plate, Vijay Thalapathy Starrer Postponed Again Amid Jana Nayagan Row

Vijay Thalapathy’s Jana Nayagan is already facing a major delay in its release, and now another film of the Tamil superstar has seen its release pushed back for the second time. The planned theatrical re-release of Theri has been postponed once again, confirming that the highly anticipated Vijay vs Ajith re-release clash will not be happening.

This is not the first time the re-release of Theri has faced a delay. The makers had originally scheduled it for the Pongal period and then shifted it to January 23. That announcement had excited fans, as the film was expected to go head-to-head with Ajith Kumar’s cult classic Mankatha, which is also set for a re-release on the same date. With Theri postponed once again, the box-office clash has ended, leaving Mankatha with a solo run.

Producer Kalaippuli S Thanu shared an update on X, writing in Tamil, “The re-release of 'Theri' is being temporarily postponed to support emerging directors and new producers, following the request of the producers of Draupadi 2 and Hotspot 2.”

The makers have not announced a new re-release date so far. This development has come as a major disappointment for Vijay’s fans.

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The latest delay follows the postponement of the Jana Nayagan release due to legal issues linked to censor certification. H Vinoth directed the film, which stars Vijay alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju. The makers had planned to release it on January 9.

The Supreme Court recently rejected KVN Productions’ request for immediate CBFC approval and instructed the team to approach the Madras High Court. The High Court has fixed January 20 for the next hearing.

Atlee directed Theri, which marked an important turning point in Vijay’s career by blending mass action with emotional storytelling. The 2016 blockbuster featured Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson and still holds strong recall among audiences, making any future re-release a nostalgia-led event.