# Tamil film “Hi” release timeline > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-film-hi-release-timeline > Updated: 2026-08-07T14:20:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. The Tamil‑language romance‑drama ‘Hi’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin and directed by Vishnu Edavan, was first slated for a 14 August 2026 theatrical opening to coincide with India’s Independence Day weekend, sharing the date with Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’. A week later the producers Rowdy Pictures, in partnership with Seven Screen Studio and Zee Studios, moved the release to 28 August 2026 to secure a wider window while preserving promotional momentum. The film will later stream on ZEE5. Subsequent updates confirmed a worldwide release on 28 August, with the title appearing as ‘Hai’ in some outlets. The rollout is supported by a family‑friendly marketing push: the first soundtrack song has already garnered millions of digital views, and the film is billed as a simple, sweet entertainer set in Chennai, Coimbatore and Pollachi. An expanded ensemble cast—including K. Pakyraj, Prabu, Radhika Sarathkumar, Vidy V. Ganesh, Satyan, Aditya Karthi and Guresh—has been highlighted. Production credits remain consistent: music by Jen Martin, cinematography by Raj Shukla (or Raj Sukla), editing by Philominraj (or S. Kannan), with V. K. Kupendran listed as creative producer. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-film-hai-starring-nayanthara-and-kavin-slated-for-worldwide-release-on-august-28 ### 2026-08-05: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-film-hi-starring-nayanthara-postponed-to-aug-28 ### 2026-07-21: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tamil-movie-hi-starring-nayanthara-set-for-aug-14-release --- Cite as: Tamil film “Hi” release timeline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tamil-film-hi-release-timeline