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Mankatha Re-Release Beats Ghilli
Mankatha, a popular Tamil movie starring Ajith Kumar, is coming back to theaters after 15 years.
Before its release, it sold more tickets in advance than any other re-released movie in Tamil Nadu, even beating a record held by Vijay's movie Ghilli.
The movie is about a clever cop who gets involved in a big robbery.
The director shared an old photo of Ajith and Vijay from the movie set, reminding everyone of the fun times they had making it.
People are excited to watch it again!
The re-release is also causing a lot of buzz and is seen as a big competition for new movies.
Mankatha re-releases in theaters on January 23, 2026, marking Ajith Kumar's 50th film.
The film breaks the previous re-release pre-sales record held by Ghilli with Rs 2.20 crore in advance bookings.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu, Mankatha is an action thriller about a suspended cop involved in a high-stakes heist.
Ghilli, starring Vijay, had previously held the record for the highest-grossing re-release in Tamil Nadu.
Venkat Prabhu shared a throwback picture of Ajith and Vijay from the Mankatha shoot, reminiscing about the film's production.
- Who
- Ajith Kumar, Venkat Prabhu, Vijay
- What
- Mankatha re-release surpasses Ghilli's pre-sales record
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Why
- To celebrate Ajith Kumar's 50th film milestone
Fans and Industry
New Releases
Excitement vs Competition
Fans and Industry
Fans and industry are thrilled about Mankatha's re-release, celebrating its suspense and action.
New Releases
The re-release poses a significant threat to new films in the box office.
Key facts
- Film
- Mankatha
- Actor
- Ajith Kumar
- Director
- Venkat Prabhu
- Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Pre-Sales Record
- Rs 2.20 crore (Day 1 in Tamil Nadu)
- Previous Record Holder
- Ghilli (Rs 2.15 crore)
- Original Release Year
- 2011
- Plot
- Suspended cop involved in a high-stakes heist
- Cast
- Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu, Vaibhav Reddy
Quotes
Venkat Prabhu
Director of Mankatha
“It’s time to relive Mankatha from today!! Please don’t reveal the climax.. and spoil the experience!! This picture is an unforgettable moment during #mankatha shoot!!! Which can never ever happen in the near future!! Hope and wish I am wrong!!! LETS ENJOY MANKATHA.”
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