Tamil cinema fans, this Friday just got a whole lot more interesting. Vijay Sethupathi’s cult black comedy Soodhu Kavvum is returning to theatres on February 20, 2026 — and it’s walking straight into a three-way clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s Ghilli and Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu. Three superstars, one Friday, and tickets priced at just Rs. 100. Yeah, the weekend plans just wrote themselves.
Why Soodhu Kavvum Still Hits Different
When Nalan Kumarasamy’s dark kidnapping comedy released in 2013, nobody quite expected it to become the career-defining moment it turned out to be for Vijay Sethupathi. The film followed Das — a kidnapper with his own bizarre code of ethics — who gets tangled with a ragtag group of misfits chasing big money, only to stumble upon chaos, comedy, and consequences they never bargained for.
It earned an impressive Rs. 12 crore at the box office on its original run, spawned a Telugu remake (Gaddam Gang, 2015), an Urdu remake (Chupan Chupai, 2018), and a 2024 sequel — proving that its cultural footprint ran far deeper than its initial numbers suggested.
Black comedy as a genre has always thrived on Tamil screens, and Soodhu Kavvum remains one of its finest examples — sharp, irreverent, and surprisingly warm-hearted beneath all the chaos.
Soodhu Kavvum: Everything You Need to Know
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Re-Release Date | February 20, 2026 |
| Original Release | 2013 |
| Director | Nalan Kumarasamy |
| Lead Actor | Vijay Sethupathi |
| Supporting Cast | Ashok Selvan, Ramesh Thilak, Bobby Simha, Sanchita Shetty |
| Music | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Cinematography | Dinesh B Krishnan |
| Producer | C V Kumar / Thirukumaran Entertainment |
| Re-Release Ticket Price | Rs. 100 |
| Re-Release Confirmed By | Sakthi Film Factory |
| Box Office Clash With | Ghilli (Vijay), Thunivu (Ajith) |
| Original Collection | ~Rs. 12 crore |
The Three-Way Box Office Battle
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a full-on re-release war. On one side, you have Thalapathy Vijay’s Ghilli, a beloved mass entertainer with an almost mythological fanbase. On the other, Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu brings its own loyal army of Thala fans to the table. And now Vijay Sethupathi’s Makkal Selvan steps into the ring with Soodhu Kavvum — a completely different flavour of cinema that could actually benefit from the contrast, drawing the audience that wants substance with their Saturday popcorn.
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FAQs
Q: When is Soodhu Kavvum re-releasing and what is the ticket price?
Q: Which films is Soodhu Kavvum clashing with during its re-release?
It will face a direct clash with Thalapathy Vijay’s Ghilli and Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu, making February 20 one of the most exciting Tamil re-release showdowns in recent memory.
