The entire Tamil film industry and fans are waiting with bated breaths for Pongal 2023 to arrive with massive expectations for the 'Varisu' vs 'Thunivu' clash at the worldwide box office. Trade analysts are already predicting that both the biggies will become blockbuster hits and give a much needed boost for the South Indian film industries.

There were reports from Tollywood that the Telugu version of 'Varisu' titled 'Vaarasudu' may not be allowed to be screened in Telugu stated for Sankranti as there are rules that only straight Telugu films should release on festival dates. Thalapathy Vijay fans were shocked at the prospect that the film may be pushed to a later date due to the issue.

However it has now been reported that 'Varisu' producer Dil Raju is a powerful personality in the Tollywood film industry and he has already sorted out all the issues. Theater owners in Tamil Nadu have also confirmed that the film will release without any glitch.

It has now been revealed that both Vijay's 'Varisu' and Ajith's 'Thunivu' will release worldwide on Thursday the 12th of January which is a couple of days ahead of Pongal/Sankranti. While it is officially announced that Red Giant Movies is releasing 'Thunivu' in Tamil Nadu talks are on for the same company to handle the TN distribution for 'Varisu' as well.

'Varisu' is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and costars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. 'Thunivu' is directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Boney Kapoor with Manju Warrier appearing as the heroine.