Thalapathy Vijay's Theri and Ajith Kumar's Mankatha Set for January 23 Re-releases

Thalapathy Vijay's 2016 film Theri and Ajith Kumar's 2011 film Mankatha are set for simultaneous re-releases in theatres on January 23, 2026, coinciding with India's Republic Day week. Theri, directed by Atlee, follows a police officer's struggle to protect his daughter, while Mankatha, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is a cult crime thriller. The re-releases have generated excitement among fans and are seen as a notable box-office clash amid recent controversies surrounding Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan.