As a New Year treat, the film ‘Bairavaa’—starring the Honorable Chief Minister Vijay—is set to return to the big screen on January 1, 2027!
For the fans of actor Vijay—who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu—the 2017 film ‘Bairavaa’ is making a comeback to theaters, 10 years after its initial release.
Produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy and B. Bharathi Reddy under the banner of the prestigious Vijaya Productions—founded by the legendary B. Nagi Reddy—and directed by Bharathan, ‘Bairavaa’ features Vijay in the lead role. To mark the New Year celebrations in 2027, Vijaya Productions has planned a grand re-release of the film in theaters on January 1.
Director Bharathan is well-known for writing the dialogues for several hit films, including ‘Dhill’ and ‘Dhool’ (starring Vikram), as well as ‘Ghilli’, ‘Madura’, and ‘Veeram’ (starring Vijay). He also directed the film ‘Azhagiya Tamil Magan’, which starred Vijay. ‘Bairavaa’ marks his second collaboration with Vijay as a director.
In this film, Keerthy Suresh stars opposite Vijay. Jagapathi Babu plays the antagonist, with a supporting cast that includes Daniel Balaji, Sathish, Thambi Ramaiah, and Mime Gopi. The film’s music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, and tracks such as “Pattaiya Kelappu,” “Nilayo,” “Pa Pa,” and “Varlaam Varlaam Vaa Bairavaa” remain fan favorites to this day. Released on January 12, 2017, as a Pongal offering, ‘Bairavaa’ crossed the ₹100 crore mark in box office collections within just five to six days. This achievement established ‘Bairavaa’ as a significant milestone in Vijay’s film career.
The film continues to enjoy a positive reception from fans even long after its initial theatrical run. Television networks have noted that whenever ‘Bairavaa’ is broadcast, it consistently draws a large audience and high TRP ratings—a clear testament to the film’s enduring popularity among fans.
This re-release offers a special opportunity: fans who were children when the film first hit screens in 2017—and have since grown into young adults—can now experience ‘Bairavaa’ once again on the big screen. It also serves as a fresh experience for those who missed the chance to watch it in theaters during its original release.
The film is being distributed across theaters in Tamil Nadu by SIM Cine International.
Fans are gearing up to celebrate the first day of the New Year, 2027, with Vijay’s ‘Bairavaa’!
The 2027 New Year celebrations begin with Vijay’s ‘Bairavaa’!