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Thirupaachi Re-Release And Sigma Set Up Father-Son Box-Office Clash
Thirupaachi is an older movie starring Vijay and Trisha Krishnan.
It first came out in 2005 and will return to cinemas on October 1, 2026.
Vijay’s son, Jason Sanjay, is releasing his first movie as a director the next day.
His film is called Sigma.
Because the movies arrive one day apart, they may compete for audiences.
Thirupaachi is about a brother helping his sister and her husband.
Sigma is described as an action story involving a lone wolf, a treasure hunt, a heist and comedy.
Jason Sanjay is currently promoting the film.
Vijay and Trisha-starrer Thirupaachi will return to theatres on October 1, 2026.
Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026.
The consecutive releases are expected to create a father-son competition at the Tamil box office.
Thirupaachi, directed by Perarasu, originally released in 2005 and reportedly collected around Rs 32 crore.
Sigma has been described as a lone-wolf action entertainer blending treasure-hunt elements, a heist and comedy.
- Who
- Vijay and Trisha Krishnan star in Thirupaachi; Jason Sanjay directed Sigma.
- What
- Thirupaachi will be re-released one day before Sigma reaches theatres.
- Where
- The films are scheduled to release in theatres at the Tamil box office.
- When
- Thirupaachi is scheduled for October 1, 2026, and Sigma for October 2, 2026.
- Why
- Their consecutive release dates create a father-son box-office competition.
Key facts
- Thirupaachi re-release
- October 1, 2026
- Sigma release
- October 2, 2026
- Original release
- Thirupaachi was first released in 2005.
- Thirupaachi director
- Perarasu
- Thirupaachi reported collection
- Around Rs 32 crore
- Sigma director
- Jason Sanjay
- Sigma description
- A lone-wolf story combining treasure-hunt elements, a heist, comedy and action.
Quotes
Jason Sanjay
Filmmaker and director of Sigma, making his feature-film debut
“Right now, more than anything else, I have the huge responsibility of releasing Sigma and making it a success. That’s where my entire focus is. Only after the film releases will I think about whether I want to act or continue directing.”
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