By Neha Sinha, Updated : May 21, 2020 12:50 IST
Jyotika's starrer Ponmagal Vandhal will have its digital premiere in May

Jyotika's upcoming Tamil movie starring Ponmagal Vandhal, which will be released on March 27, will not be released in theaters. The film will be released directly on an OTT platform in May. After Thambi Jyotika collaborated with director JJ Fredrick to the film titled Ponmagal Vandhal, this film is all set to hit the big screens on March 27. However, due to the government-imposed closure, the film was unable to see the light of day. 

Ponmagal Vandhal will release in May 

The latest Jyotika's film that is Ponmagal Vandhal will have its digital premiere in May. On April 24, social media was full of reports that Amazon Prime had secured Ponmagal Vandhal's broadcast rights. The movie is reported to air from the first week of May. With this, Tamil movie Ponmagal Vandhal becomes the first film to have a direct OTT release in the history of Tamil cinema.

Following the news, the film's producer, Suriya's 2D Entertainment faces anger from the Association of Theater Owners and Multiplex. R Paneer Selvam, the association's secretary-general, released a video opposing 2D Entertainment's decision not to release Ponmagal Vandhal in theaters.

Ponmagal Vandhal will have its digital premiere in May

He said: Seeing the news reports about the launch of Ponmagal Vandhal on digital platforms shocked the Association of Theater and Multi Owners. It is painful to know that the film will not be released in theaters. We have a rule that movies that are made for big screens should be released in theaters first followed by a digital release. We condemn the producer who has decided to sell the broadcasting rights. We contacted Suriya and asked him not to release the movie on OTT platforms, but it fell on deaf ears So, we have decided not to release any films that involve Suriya or her production house.

Jyotika will be seen playing the role of a lawyer in Ponmagal Vandhal. Featuring music by Govind Vasantha, the film will feature K Bhagyaraj, R Parthiepan, Pratap Pothen, and Pandirarajan in crucial roles.

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