I-Day weekend will see VIP 2, seven other Tamil films hit the screens

Eight Tamil films, including Dhanush and Kajol starrer VIP 2, will hit the screens on August 11.

Eight Tamil films are vying for screens for August 11 release. They are Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam, Thappu Thanda, Maayavan, Kurangu Bommai, Magalir Mattum, Sathya, VIP 2 and Naan Aanaiyitaal.

The makers of VIP 2 announced on Tuesday that the film will release on August 11.

There’s a mad rush for release on August 11 following the postponement of Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated Tamil actioner Vivegam from August 10 to August 24.

“The postponement of Vivegam has come as a big blow for other films. Due to the major shuffle in the release of Vivegam, films that were long due for release are aiming for August 11 as it gives them five days’ window keeping in mind the holiday on Independence Day,” said trade analyst Trinath.

While Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam, Thappu Thanda, Maayavan, Kurangu Bommai and Naan Aanaiyitaal have officially confirmed they are hitting the screens on August 11, Magalir Mattum and Sathya are yet to make an official announcement.

Dhanush’s VIP 2 will also join the August 11 race.

The official release date of VIP 2 was announced on Tuesday.

“The Tamil version of VIP 2 is likely to release on August 11. The Hindi and Telugu versions might release a week later on August 18,” Trinath said.

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