Fans in Tamil Nadu were ecstatic when Thalapathy Vijay’s 2005 love hit “Sachein” made a triumphant comeback to the big screen today, commemorating its 20th anniversary. An unexpected feature of the re-release was a brand-new title card for Vijay that said “Thalapathy Vijay,” which made the crowd feel happy and nostalgic. Fans poured into theaters, exploding crackers, dancing to the opening song, and dousing cutouts in milk as part of the thrilling celebrations. The movie’s comeback has turned into a festival.
‘Sachein’ opened to crowded houses despite being a re-release, with tickets selling out hours after the booking went online. According to reports, theaters have responded to the high demand by adding more shows. Videos and images of fan celebrations are circulating on social media, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Vijay’s earlier days. Fans were caught off guard by the new title card addition, which strengthened the emotional bond that many still have with the actor’s early years. It was one of the largest re-release launches in recent memory, with some theaters in Tamil Nadu reporting housefull boards.
Trade experts are optimistic about Sachein’s performance, expecting it to become one of the highest-grossing re-release films in Kollywood. With strong word-of-mouth, nostalgic hype, and Vijay’s continued popularity, the film is expected to perform exceptionally over the weekend. According to Cinetrak, ‘Sachein’ earned around Rs 6 crore on day 1 till evening shows, and the film’s final day 1 number is likely to be over Rs 10 crore.