Overview
- The 1999 blockbuster returned to cinemas on December 12 with sold‑out shows in Madurai and strong turnout across Chennai.
- Chennai’s Rohini Silver Screens reported 15,000 tickets sold in advance and Kamala Cinemas crossed 10,000, marking standout single‑venue hauls.
- Koimoi reported a re‑release record for Tamil Nadu with about 99,800 day‑1 tickets and roughly Rs 1.33 crore in pre‑sales, as well as 1.11 lakh tickets nationwide for opening day pre‑sales.
- Exhibitors added extra shows, and local schedules shifted as Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar and Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 did not open in Tamil Nadu, increasing availability for the re‑release.
- Rajinikanth’s long‑standing refusal to license TV/OTT rights was cited as a driver of demand, while coverage revisited the film’s legacy, including Ramya Krishnan’s acclaimed turn as Neelambari.