Rumour has it that the makers are eyeing at the auspicious date to reveal the first promo of Vijay’s film

Festivals are always the most lucrative period for films to make money at box office. While many filmmakers aim for Diwali releases at the end of the year, Pongal at the start of a new year is one of the most auspicious time to release a movie.

While a bunch of small films have already lined up to hit the screens on Pongal 2016, Illayathalapathy Vijay might just spice up the proceedings with the teaser of his new film. Rumour has it that the teaser of director Atlee’s Theri starring Vijay and Samantha might be unveiled durnig Pongal 2016. According to sources more than 80% of the shoot is over, and Theri will be  wrapped up by end of January.

While gossip mills are busy anticipating April 2016 release of the film, the makers of Theri might just unveil the much awaited teaser this Pongal. After Puli’s failure, all eyes will be on Theri as Vijay is in need of a hit. While posters suggested that Vijay might be playing triple role in the film, looks like we might have to wait till Pongal 2016 to know what Theri is all about.