Sivakarthikeyan's Ayalaan release delayed due to financial roadblocks? Makers reveal

Sivakarthikeyan's much-anticipated film Ayalaan is set for a Pongal 2024 release, generating immense excitement among fans. However, recent uncertainties regarding the movie's debut raised doubts among fans. For the unversed, issues concerning an outstanding due to a financier have caused problems for the film's producer.

Will Ayalaan release on Pongal 2024?

In a recent development, the Madras High Court intervened, imposing a ban on the release of Aalambana and Ayalaan until the financial matter is resolved, as per media reports. Consequently, Aalambana's scheduled release on December 15 was deferred, casting doubt on the fate of Ayalaan. Nonetheless, a recent social media post from the Ayalaan team confirmed the grand Pongal release of the Sivakarthikeyan-starrer. The makers reassured fans of the imminent release of the second single and confirmed the film's certainty for Pongal.

When will Ayalaan's audio launch take place?

The movie's audio launch is slated for December 26 in Chennai, adding to the film's anticipation. Directed by Ravikumar, Ayalaan stands as a science fiction drama, starring Sivakarthikeyan alongside Rakul Preet Singh, Isha Koppikar, Yogi Babu, Karunakaran, Bala Saravanan, and others in pivotal roles. Notably, the film boasts a comical alien character, voiced by actor Siddharth.

Ayalaan is gearing up for a box office clash with Captain Miller and Lal Salaam this Pongal, setting the stage for an exhilarating face-off among these three big-ticket films.

How many VFX shots are there in Ayalaan?

The production house of Ayalaan had earlier revealed that thousands of VFX shots were taken for the alien character in the film. They quoted: "With Ayalaan, we did not want to compromise on quality, as it will have the highest number of CGI shots for a pan-Indian movie. Hence, we needed time to achieve perfection. It also gives us immense pleasure to let you know that 'Ayalaan' will be the first a full-length live-action film in Indian cinema to have over 4500+ VFX shots with the alien character playing a pivotal role throughout the movie. At this moment, I'd like to thank Phantom FX, the company behind many Hollywood movies, for the exceptional CG work they've delivered for Ayalaan. We would also like to thank all the fans for your unwavering patience and support. We promise the wait will be worth it."

(With inputs from IANS)