‘FIR’ to ‘Don’: What Tamil cinema fans are looking forward to

With a slew of upcoming releases, the months of February and March seems promising for fans

January was a disastrous month for the Tamil film industry. Ajith-starrer Valimai, billed as the big Pongal release, was pushedowing to the rise in COVID-19 cases. With theatres shut on Sundays and operating on 50 percent occupancy, only a handful of small films hit screens.

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However, February looks promising. This week, Vishal kickstarts proceedings – his action thriller, Veeramae Vaagai Soodum, hits screens. Next week is a big one for Tamil cinema; Vishnu Vishal’s FIR and Vijay Sethupathi’s Kadaisi Vivasayi have both confirmed theatrical release on February 11. There’s also Vikram-Druv Vikram’s Mahaan slated for a direct OTT release that week. There’s also buzz that the makers of Valimai are eyeing a date later this month.