Earlier today (October 28), the much-awaited announcement on the release plans of Ajith Kumar's Thunivu was made and it has instantly garnered wide attention on social media. Thunivu will be releasing in theatres for the festive occasion of Pongal in January 2023 and it will have an epic box-office clash with Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu. Both films have humongous expectations among fans and film buffs and the hype has now been doubled and tripled with the confirmation of the clash. After 9 long years, a Vijay - Ajith film clash is on the cards and it is going to be a historical Pongal to watch out for.

Thunivu will have a wide release on a record number of screens through Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies and this will ensure that the film releases smoothly without any hassle. While making the official announcement on the release date of Thunivu, several other interesting updates were also officially confirmed. Yes! The release announcement poster of Thunivu has confirmed the digital streaming and television satellite partner and here are the details about it. The OTT streaming rights of Thunivu have been acquired by NETFLIX for a record price and it will stream on the platform after its theatrical run.

The television satellite rights have been snapped by KALAIGNAR TV. It looks like the theatrical distribution rights and satellite rights deal were finalized together. The audio rights of the movie are with Zee Music. The post production works for Thunivu are progressing at a brisk pace and is right on track for a grand Pongal release. Thunivu is directed by H Vinoth who is getting back with AK for the third time after Nerkonda Paarvai and Valimai. Produced by Boney Kapoor under the banner of Bayview Projects, the film has music composed by Ghibran and features Manju Warrier as the female lead. The exact release date is yet to be announced and let us keep our fingers crossed until then.