In Tamil cinema, news broke today regarding the massive financial impact of the delay of Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. Trade analysts report that the continuous postponement has incurred an estimated loss of RM100 crore (₹100 Crore) for theatre owners and distributors. The delay is primarily attributed to unresolved legal disputes and censor board hurdles, leaving the "farewell film" of the actor-politician in a state of uncertainty.

On a more positive note, the first-look poster for Legend Saravanan’s new film Leader was officially unveiled today. The poster features Saravanan in an intense "father-figure" avatar, and fans have already made the clip viral on TikTok and Instagram. Meanwhile, the release date for Pawan Kalyan’s mass entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has been locked for March 26, 2026.

Other minor updates include Jatin Sarna wrapping up his shoot for Jailer 2 and the viral ocean training video of actor Soori for his upcoming film Mandaadi. These updates show a busy start to the year for South Indian stars as they aim for major summer releases.