Theri: Thalapathy Vijay Film's Re-Release To Be Postponed? Producer Issues Statement

Thalapathy Vijay’s fans are facing fresh delay to witness the actor on the big screen. While the actor's final film Jana Nayagan is facing delays due to CBFC issues, it seems fans will have to wait a little

longer to witnessTheri re-release. The planned theatrical re-release of his 2016 blockbuster Theri seems to have been postponed, following requests from producers of upcoming films to avoid a congested release calendar. The announcement comes at a time when Vijay’s much-anticipated filmJana Nayagan is also embroiled in legal and certification hurdles, adding to the growing list of scheduling setbacks surrounding the actor. While Theri’s re-release was expected to draw significant crowd, coordination challenges with other releases have forced producers to reconsider the timing.

Thalapathy Vijay's Theri re-release officially postponed?

Thalapathy Vijay's Theri was set for a re-release on January 23, 2026. However, the makers of Draupathi 2 have requested the makers of Theri to postpone the date of film's re-release. The post read, "Requesting @theVcreations kalaipuli s Thanu sir to support upcoming team like us and postpone Thalapathy's #Theri movie releasing this 23rd January.. Sir u did a lot of welfare for new Producers and upcoming directors.. So kindly support our #Draupathi2 movie to release in main screens and help us for a grand release sir." Post this, Producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu announced the postponement on behalf of V Creations via a post on X, stating, “V Creations' primary responsibility is to promote new directors, good works and budding producers. With that aim in mind, the release date of the film "Theri" will be announced tomorrow. Thank you.”Take a look:

Jana Nayagan faces CBFC issue

Meanwhile, the makers of Jana Nayagan have escalated the matter to the Supreme Court, challenging the Madras High Court’s decision to stay an earlier single-judge order that had ruled in the film’s favour. The High Court had directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold the film’s certificate, and during the second hearing on January 9, a division bench imposed a temporary stay on the order that had instructed the CBFC to grant a U/A certificate. The bench also pulled up the makers for announcing a release date without securing certification, remarking that it created a “false sense of urgency.”

Jana Nayagan maker shared video message apologising to fans

After the delay, producer Venkat K. Narayana released a video message addressing fans, distributors, and exhibitors. He apologised to those who were expecting the film to release as scheduled, stressing that the postponement was beyond the team’s control. He also spoke about Vijay’s legacy in Tamil cinema, stating that the actor deserves a fitting farewell after decades of contributions to the industry.

About Jana Nayagan

Originally slated for a January 9 release, Jana Nayagan had reportedly amassed over Rs 50 crore in global advance bookings before facing the setback. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha Baiju in key roles. Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan was initially slated for a January 9 theatrical release and is being promoted as Thalapathy Vijay’s final film.