As Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces delay, his 2016 hit 'Theri' to release in theatres

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Thalapathy Vijay's 2016 film Theri is set to return to theatres, giving fans a reason to rejoice.

Even as Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan faces a delay, the re-release of Theri is expected to bring back memories of the star's popular action role.

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Producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu of V Creations took to his X account to announce that the film will be re-released on January 15, 2026. This will also mark ten years since the film was first released. The production house shared the news along with a special poster of the film.

Directed by Atlee, Theri features Vijay in a double role as DCP Vijaya Kumar and Joseph Kuruvilla. The story follows a former police officer who gives up his job to protect and raise his young daughter in peace. Trouble returns when his past resurfaces and puts his daughter's life in danger. Child actor Nainika played Vijay's daughter, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson also had key roles. Theri was remade in Hindi as Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh.

The re-release comes at a time when fans are eagerly awaiting Vijay's next film Jana Nayagan. The film, said to be Vijay's final movie, has been delayed due to certification issues. It was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on January 9, 2026.