The release calendar for Tamil cinema is getting increasingly crowded, and Kavin and Nayanthara’s upcoming film Hi has now changed its theatrical plans. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive on August 14, setting up a box office clash with Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons and Vishal’s Magudam, but the makers have pushed the release to August 28. The new date was announced through a playful promotional video featuring Kavin and Nayanthara, who also share the screen in the film. The shift gives the team additional time to build curiosity around the project before it reaches theatres.

Kavin-Nayanthara’s ‘Hi’ promo confirms August 28 release

The new ‘Hi’ announcement promo gives the release-date change a playful touch. In the video, Nayanthara offers Kavin two choices, August 14 and August 28 and asks him to pick one. Kavin eventually settles on August 28, officially confirming the film’s new theatrical date. The promo also features a humorous exchange about Kavin preparing a speech. Just as he appears ready to make an announcement, Nayanthara steps in, suggesting there’s no need for a long speech and letting the film speak for itself instead. “Namma edhuku pesanum, padam pesatum ji,” (“Why should we speak? Let the film do the talking”) she says in the promo. The video adds a lively touch to what could otherwise have been a routine release-date update.

‘Hi’ new release date shift helps Kavin and Nayanthara avoid August 14 clash

The decision to move Hi away from August 14 comes at a time when the Tamil release calendar is packed with competing titles. Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ and Vishal’s ‘Magudam’ were among the projects targeting the same window, making the original date a crowded one. By shifting to August 28, the makers of ‘Hi’ have opted to give the film its own theatrical space rather than compete in an already busy opening weekend. The new date also buys the team more time for promotions and audience outreach. That said, the end of August is expected to bring its own slate of releases, making the film’s eventual box office run one to watch.

Kavin and Nayanthara star in Vishnu Edavan’s film

Directed by Vishnu Edavan, ‘Hi’ brings Kavin and Nayanthara together as the lead pair. Nayanthara is also backing the project as its producer, making the film a significant venture for her both on and off screen. The combination of Kavin’s rising popularity and Nayanthara’s established presence has fuelled interest in the project. Hi is now officially scheduled to release in theatres on August 28.With the new promo offering a glimpse of the chemistry between its lead actors, the makers are expected to ramp up the film’s promotional campaign ahead of its theatrical arrival. For now, Kavin and Nayanthara have picked their date, and ‘Hi’ is set to make its big-screen debut at the end of August.