2011, summer season in Kollywood started on April 8, with the release of Dhanush-Hansika mass masala Mappillai, a day later Prashanth's period drama Ponnar Shankar made it to the theatres. As of now for the first time ever there are no biggies slated for April 14, traditionally celebrated as Tamil New Year earlier.
Please note the release of other summer biggies mentioned have been given by the trade and are not the final release dates. The release date may change depending on various issues including political situation, popularity of IPL cricket, and other factors which the trade has no control over. All releases are subject to Censor Certification.
April 22, will see the release of KV Anand's Ko which has Jiiva, new girl Karthika in the lead along with Piaa, Ajmal and Prakash Raj. The film has hit music by Harris Jayaraj and should usher in summer season in a big way. It is releasing simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu worldwide and is sure to take Jiiva's biggest ever opening, as Red Giant Movies are marketing it in TN.
April 29, is going to be Silambarasan's crucial day as his Vaanam produced by VTV Ganesh is releasing worldwide. Vaanam is written and directed by Krish and has an ensemble cast, including Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka ,Sonia Aggarwal, Prakash Raj and Saranya.
May 6, may see the long awaited release of Prabhu Deva directed romantic musical Engeyum Kathal which has Jayam Ravi and Hansika in the lead. The AGS Entertainment produced film is being marketed by Sun Pictures which will ensure a well-orchestrated release plan and promotions.
May 14, is the tentative release date of Vikram's Vijay directed Deiva Thirumagan. The audio launch of the film which has music by GV Prakash and is produced by Mogan Natarajan is slated for April 14. It will give one month period to popularise the film which has Anushka, Amala Paul and Santhanam in crucial roles.
May 27 as of now is being planned as the release date of AGS Entertainments big summer release Bala's first comedy entertainer Avan Ivan, which has two of the hottest stars Arya and Vishal coming together for the first time.
June and July is likely to see the release of some of the other big summer films which were slated for April/May earlier like Ajith's Mankatha, Vijay's Velayudham and Suriya's 7am Arivu. These films got pushed as their shooting got delayed.
