Periyar starring Sathyaraj in the title role would be released on 25 May. The movie directed by Gnanarajasekaran is about the rationalist leader E V R Periyar has been censored and works are on to dub the film in other Indian languages besides French, German and English.

It may be recalled that the State government had sanctioned a sum of Rs 95 lakh as financial assistance for making the film.

Sathyaraj plays Periyar and appears in ten different make-ups. Jyothirmayi and Kushboo play prominent roles. Music is by Vidyasagar.

Chief Minister M Karunanidhi recently watched the movie at a special screening and appreciated the director for his good work behind the camera.

According to producer Swaminathan of Liberty Creations, since the movie's dubbing in other languages would take some time, it has been decided to formally release the film on 25 May.