Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Silambattam Returns to Theatres After 18 Years
The movie Silambattam, which came out in 2008, is coming back to theatres after 18 years.
It stars Silambarasan in a double role as both a father and a son.
The film also has other actors like Prabhu, Sneha, and Sana Khan.
It has exciting action scenes and great music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
The movie is being re-released on February 6, which is Silambarasan's birthday.
Fans are excited to watch it again and remember the fun and adventure from the first time it came out.
The director of the film is Saravanan, who was a cinematographer before he started directing.
Other actors in the movie include Kishore, Santhanam, Nedumudi Venu, and Ponvannan, with Premji Amaren making a special appearance.
The story is about a young priest named Vichu who has to face his past after something happens at the temple.
The movie was a big hit when it first came out and people are looking forward to seeing it again.
Silambattam, starring Silambarasan in a dual role, is re-releasing in theatres on February 6, 2026, coinciding with his birthday.
The film, directed by Saravanan, features a supporting cast including Prabhu, Sneha, Sana Khan, Kishore, Santhanam, Nedumudi Venu, and Ponvannan.
Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music and background score, contributing to the film's energetic and memorable soundtrack.
Silambattam was originally released in 2008 and marked Saravanan's directorial debut.
The re-release is part of a trend of bringing back classic Tamil films, following the success of movies like Ghilli, Padayappa, and Mankatha.
- Who
- Silambarasan, Director Saravanan, Supporting Cast: Prabhu, Sneha, Sana Khan, Kishore, Santhanam, Nedumudi Venu, Ponvannan, Premji Amaren
- What
- Re-release of the 2008 film Silambattam
- When
- February 6, 2026
- Where
- Theatres
- Why
- To celebrate Silambarasan's birthday and capitalize on nostalgia for classic Tamil films
- Film
- Silambattam
- Director
- Saravanan
- Lead Actor
- Silambarasan
- Release Date
- February 6, 2026
- Original Release Year
- 2008
- Music Director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Supporting Cast
- Prabhu, Sneha, Sana Khan, Kishore, Santhanam, Nedumudi Venu, Ponvannan, Premji Amaren