Overview
- The film received an A certificate after a seven‑month certification battle and the producers say the theatrical cut has new footage, added songs and altered title cards.
- An HD print leaked in April and police made several arrests in the piracy case before the reworked version was submitted for clearance.
- Advance sales have been unusually strong with industry trackers reporting India pre‑sales in the opening‑day window at roughly ₹6–10.6 crore and more than 2.5–4.3 lakh tickets sold in initial hours.
- Ticket pricing has been uneven: premium recliner seats have reached about ₹2,500 in Bangalore while Chennai has imposed a ₹190 cap and some theatres reported large sellouts within minutes.
- Producers aim for a 7,000–8,000‑screen rollout overseas and in India, and the release will be watched for how the leak, the film’s new edits and Vijay’s role as Chief Minister affect box office and public response.