It is all but confirmed that Ajith Kumar‘s much-awaited Valimai will be out in theatres this Pongal (Sankranthi). It is heard that the makers of the action drama are contemplating the idea of releasing the film in theatres on the 14th of January, marking the occasion of Makar Sankranthi. Tamil audiences are yearning for the ‘big film big screen’ experience and Valimai is promising them just that. Well, it appears to be that things are falling in place for Valimai’s ‘solo’ theatrical release this festival season.
Earlier, it was said that Vijay’s Beast would be releasing in theatres this Pongal season. But the makers altered the release plans, owing to the delay in the shoot. The film then opted out of the Pongal race. Then came Suriya’s Etharkkum Thunindhavan. It was widely speculated that Etharkkum Thunindhavan, being a mass masala potboiler would be released in theatres this Pongal season in order to attract the festival crowds. But luckily for Valimai, the makers of Suriya’s film have announced that the film will not be releasing this Pongal.
The other day, the makers of Etharkkum Thunindhavan announced that the film will be hitting the silver screens on the 4th of February next year. This would mean that Ajith’s Valimai will be the only Tamil biggie to release in theatres this Pongal. Now, the film is expected to get off to a flying start at the box office this festival season.
The makers of Valimai are expected to drop an official update on the release date very soon. The promotional campaign is also expected to commence sooner than later. AS things stand, the stage is set for the grand release of Valimai this Pongal season.