The shooting of Theri was wrapped yesterday, 17th of January, at Leh-Ladakh. We hear that the makers are planning to release the film on April 14th (Thursday) and it can be expected to be a big four day weekend for Theri.
If the film releases as planned this will be Vijay’s 8th film to release for Tamil New Year. The earlier occasions were:
Maanbumigu Maanavan - 12 April 1996
Ninaithen Vandhai - 10 April 1998
Badri - 12 April 2001
Thamizhan - 12 April 2002
Pudhiya Geethai - 13 April 2003
Ghilli - 17 April 2004
Sachein - 14 April 2005
We also hear that the makers are planning to release the teaser of Theri for Republic day 2016 (January 26th). Our sources close to the team claim that the teaser work is in progress and based on its completion, they will decide on the release date. But as of now Republic day is an option. Stay tuned.