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Tamil film “Hi” release and reception

Overview

The Tamil-language romance-comedy ‘Hi’ (also appearing as ‘Hai’), starring Nayanthara and Kavin, was released in Tamil and Telugu on 28 August 2026. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the film marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two leads. Billed as a wholesome, family-friendly entertainer, the story follows Mayilsamy and Devayani as they flee arranged marriages and meet in Hyderabad.

Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviewers calling it a ‘refreshing and pleasant watch’ while others criticized the predictable plot. Kavin received praise for his comic timing and use of Kovai Tamil slang, while Nayanthara was noted for her screen presence.

Following the release, the cast and crew held a press meet on 3 September 2026 to express gratitude for the audience and critical response. During the event, producer S. S. Lalithkumar stated that the decision to produce the film was driven by a desire to ‘deliver a strong story to fans’, despite previous questions regarding the project’s scale. Lalithkumar also shared personal anecdotes regarding his professional industry relationships.

Production is a partnership between Rowdy Pictures, Seven Screen Studio, and Zee Studios. Technical credits include music by Jen Martin, cinematography by Raj Shukla, and editing by Philominraj.

Entities

Kavin · Nayanthara · Vishnu Edavan · Zee Studios South · Radhika Sarathkumar

Timeline

20 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Hai film crew celebrates successful release
The cast and crew of the film ‘Hai’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, met with the media to celebrate the movie's successful reception and positive critical response.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Nayanthara and Kavin star in new romantic film ‘Hi’
The Tamil and Telugu romantic film ‘Hi’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, has been released to reviews highlighting its blend of comedy and family drama.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Nayanthara film ‘Hi’ set for August 28 release
The romantic comedy ‘Hi’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, is set for release on August 28. The film features Radhika Sarathkumar and is described as a wholesome family entertainer.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Tamil film 'Hai' starring Nayanthara and Kavin slated for worldwide release on August 28
Tamil film ‘Hai’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin and directed by Vishwa Edavan, will release worldwide on August 28 as a family‑friendly entertainer.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Tamil film “Hi” starring Nayanthara postponed to Aug 28
Tamil film “Hi” starring Nayanthara and Kavin shifts its release to 28 August, with a later digital premiere on ZEE5.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Tamil movie ‘Hi’ starring Nayanthara set for Aug 14 release
Tamil film ‘Hi’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, is slated for an August 14, 2026 release, competing with Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ and featuring music by Jen Martin.

Sources

123telugu.com · chennaivision.com · greatandhra.com · nrafamily.org · onlykollywood.com · sezonnifotbal.sk · socialnews.xyz · tamilcinetalk.com · tamilmurasu.com.sg · tennews.in

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history