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Tamil film “Hi” release timeline
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The Tamil‑language romance‑drama “Hi”, ‘Hi’, starring Nayanthara and Kavin and directed by lyricist‑turned‑filmmaker Vishnu Edagar, Edavan, was initially scheduled to open on first slated for a 14 August 2026, coinciding 2026 theatrical opening to coincide with India’s Independence Day weekend. The film, produced by Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara and SS Lalit Kumar under weekend, sharing the 7 Screen Studio banner, received a U/A certification and was set to share its opening day date with Suriya’s “Vishwanath ‘Vishwanath And Sons”, creating a box‑office clash. Sons’. A week later, the release was moved to 28 August 2026. The postponement, announced by later the producers Rowdy Pictures Pictures, in partnership with Seven Screen Studio and Zee Studios, was intended moved the release to provide 28 August 2026 to secure a wider release window while preserving promotional momentum. The film will later debut digitally stream on ZEE5. Production details such 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 Rajesh Raj Shukla and (or Raj Sukla), editing by Philominraj were reiterated in the update. (or S. Kannan), with V. K. Kupendran listed as creative producer.
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- 2026-08-08 01:36 UTC Tamil film “Hi” release timeline
- 2026-08-07 12:31 UTC Tamil film “Hi” release timeline
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