Chennai: Amid uncertainty surrounding the release of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, the makers of the Tamil superstar’s 2016 blockbuster Theri have announced that the film is set for a theatrical re-release.

Producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu made the announcement through a post on the social media platform X. The film is set to hit theatres on January 15. 

Directed by Atlee, Theri is produced under the banner V Creations. The film also stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, and child artiste Nainika. Music was composed by GV Prakash Kumar, with cinematography by George C. Williams and editing by Ruben. The story follows a former police officer who goes on a mission to protect his daughter from enemies linked to his past.

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Released on April 14, 2016, Theri opened to positive reviews and went on to gross around ₹150 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹75 crore, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year. The film won several accolades, including awards at SIIMA, IIFA Utsavam, and Ananda Vikatan, and earned multiple Filmfare South nominations.

Over the years, Theri has been adapted and remade in several languages and remains one of the most popular films in Vijay’s career.

Jana Nayagan release date

Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth, couldn't be released on January 9, as originally scheduled, due to some unexpected legal complications and censor board trouble.

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Following the controversy around the film's certification, its producer Venkat K Narayana (KVN Productions) said, “This has been an extremely emotional and difficult moment for everyone who has poured their heart, soul and years of hard work into this film. Above all, we firmly believe that Thalapathy Vijay sir deserves the farewell he has earned through decades of love from his fans.”

On the legal proceedings, he said in a video message that following the hearing on January 6 and 7, the court directed a U/A 16+ certificate to be issued. However, the CBFC immediately challenged this decision, and the order to issue the certification was stayed, with an interim stay having been granted. He apologised to all for the delay.

When asked why so many hurdles were posed for 'Jana Nayagan', Nagenthran replied, “The censor board followed rules.”