No new releases on April 14!
By Moviebuzz | Tuesday, 14 April , 2009, 11:36


For the first time in the history of Tamil films, there were no new releases this April 14, 2009!

Traditionally with the advent of commercial cinema taking roots from 1940’s, April 14 was considered an auspicious time to release new films as it was celebrated as Tamil New Year.

But with the DMK government declaring January 14 as Tamil New Year day from 2009, April 14, has lost its sheen. Added to that producer’s were not willing to take a chance with IPL and Lok Sabha elections around the corner.

From this year, Tamil television will celebrate April 14 as Chithirai Thirunaal, with film based programmes dominating the show. The big films to be premiered as specials on the day include- Anjaathey, Polladhavan, Raman Thediya Seethai, Naan Avan Illai etc.

Some all timers in the industry are nostalgic. Says a veteran producer who no longer makes movies: “ I think April 14 is a symbolic day for Tamil films as it heralds the beginning of the summer season and to start on a new slate as all these years we celebrated it as Varsha Pirappu. The tradition should have continued and as far as IPL is concerned, there is no alternative as movies have to co-exist with cricket in future.”

Meanwhile next three Friday’s will see the release of eight small movies- Naal Nakshthrangal, Enga Raasi Nala Rasi ( both on April 17) Mariyadai, Kunguma Poovum Konju Pooravum, Guru En Aalu (all on April 24), Rajathi Raja, Mattu Thavani, Brahmadeva (all scheduled on May 1) etc. Let us hope these small movies will bring some cheer to the industry.

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