Vaa Vaathiyaar release in trouble, LIK likely postponed; Is Padayappa only hope for Tamil cinema in December?
December is proving challenging for Tamil cinema, with key films like Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar and Love Insurance Kompany, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, unlikely to release as expected
Last Updated: 04.03 PM, Dec 11, 2025
Looks like it is a shaky month for Tamil cinema this December. With some notable releases like Vaa Vaathiyaar and Love Insurance Kompany scheduled to hit big screens this month, the continued silence and low buzz for these films gives the audience the hint that both of them are likely to be postponed. However, with Rajinikanth’s Padayappa to have a re-release on December 12, it looks like the Rajinikanth-starrer will be the saving grace for movie-goers.
Vaa Vaathiyaar to postpone once again?
Karthi-starrer Vaa Vaathiyaar had been in the making for a while with the makers setting a release time in December. After the film was postponed from last week (December 5) to this week (December 12). But the ongoing court case has put Vaa Vaathiyaar in danger of postponement. Financial trouble from the producer’s side has dragged the makers to court.
As per the reporters, the producers of Vaa Vaathiyaar are to pay Rs 21 crore to the financier, and the case is now pending at the court. The Madras High Court has stayed the release of the film until the financial issues are solved. Vaa Vaathiyaar is directed by Nalan Kumarasamy and features Karthi, Rajkiran, Krithy Shetty and others. It is to be noted that the Anupama Parameswaran-starrer Lockdown, which was to hit theatres on December 12, has also been postponed.
On the other hand, another Tamil film, Love Insurance Kompany, which was to see the light of day on December 18, is also keeping a low buzz. With only a week to go, the makers have not released the trailer or any promotional content recently. The film, which stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, is directed by Vignesh Shivan.
Will Padayappa save the big screens?
With LIK and Vaa Vaathiyaar likely to face delays, it looks like a re-release is coming to the rescue. The Rajinikanth-starrer 1999 film will be releasing on Friday for the occasion of his 75th birthday.
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The film has been re-mastered and comes at a time when Rajinikanth has completed 50 years in the industry. Padayappa, which is a cult classic, is sure to rejoice fans with many eagerly waiting to watch the film on big screens. It is also to be noted that Padayappa is not available on OTT, adding to the hype for many to watch it in theatres.
Tamil releases this week FAQs
Q. What is releasing on OTT this week?
A. Films like Kaantha, Aaromaley, and Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga are releasing in Tamil this week on OTT.
Q. Which is the next Tamil movie release?
A. Padayappa is set to re-release on December 12 in theatres.
Q. What movies release this week?
A. Tamil films like Vaa Vaathiyaar and Lockdown which were to release this week, are unlikely to make it. However, in other languages, The Devil, and Mowgli will hit theatres.