Ghilli Vs Thunivu Re-release: February 20 is shaping up to be a notable day for Tamil cinema fans, as two major star-led films, Ghilli and Thunivu, are scheduled to return to theatres. The re-releases of Vijay’s 2004 sports action drama and Ajith Kumar’s 2023 heist thriller will coincide, setting up a fresh round of box-office comparisons between the actors’ fan bases.
Advance bookings for both films have opened, and early trends indicate strong interest across several centres. Trade observers note that the simultaneous return of the two titles could recreate the competitive atmosphere often seen during festival releases.
Ghilli, originally released in April 2004, was directed by Dharani and produced by A. M. Rathnam. A remake of the Telugu film Okkadu, it featured Vijay as a state-level Kabaddi player who becomes entangled in a dangerous situation while travelling for a match. Co-starring Trisha and Prakash Raj, the film combined sports elements with action and family drama. Over the years, it has maintained a steady television and streaming presence, and a 4K remastered version re-released in April 2024 drew significant theatrical turnout. The upcoming February 20 screening marks another return to cinemas following that successful revival.
On the same day, Thunivu, directed by H. Vinoth and headlined by Ajith Kumar, will also be back on the big screen. Released in January 2023 during the Pongal window, the film revolved around a high-stakes bank heist that gradually uncovered deeper financial misconduct. Featuring Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani and others in key roles, the thriller performed strongly during its original run and went on to become one of Ajith’s highest-grossing films at the time.
Industry trackers suggest that the renewed theatrical interest in older titles follows the encouraging response to recent re-releases such as Mankatha and Padayappa, both of which drew sizeable audiences. The trend indicates a growing appetite for revisiting popular films in theatres, particularly when anchored by major stars.
Soodhu Kavvum Joins February 20 Re-Release Lineup
Adding to the crowded slate, the 2013 black comedy crime film Soodhu Kavvum, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and starring Vijay Sethupathi, is also set for re-release on February 20. With three well-known titles arriving on the same day, exhibitors anticipate steady footfall across centres.
While it remains to be seen how the collections will unfold, February 20 will see all three films return to theatres simultaneously, setting up an interesting box-office scenario.
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