Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Pocket Novel’ set for Pongal 2027 release

NewsentertainmenttamilmoviesThiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Pocket Novel’ locks Pongal 2027 release date Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Pocket Novel’ locks Pongal 2027 release date TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Nov 06, 2026, 14:58 IST The makers of director Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s upcoming film ‘Pocket Novel’, starring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, have announced its theatrical release date.

The film will arrive in cinemas worldwide on January 14, 2027, coinciding with the Pongal festival. The announcement comes shortly after the team wrapped up shooting.‘Pocket Novel’ release date The makers shared a new poster on Friday confirming the January 14 release date.

The film’s shooting was completed around a fortnight ago, and the team had announced the wrap by sharing a video featuring behind-the-scenes moments from different stages of production. Music director and actor GV Prakash also shared the release date poster on his social media account.‘Pocket Novel’ initially had Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja announced as its music director.

However, reports about him leaving the project began circulating last month.The speculation gained attention after Ilaiyaraaja’s name was missing from the list of technicians in the film’s shooting wrap announcement on October 9.

There were also reports that GV Prakash had replaced him.The makers have now officially confirmed GV Prakash’s association with the film. He recently came on board as the music director.Malavika Mohanan praises Vijay Sethupathi and Thiagarajan Kumararaja Last month, actress Malavika Mohanan, who plays the female lead, shared a heartfelt note thanking the cast and crew after completing the shoot.

She wrote, "Some films become a little world of their own while you’re making them, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been a part of this one."She also spoke about the bond that develops between a film's team members during a long shooting schedule.

According to her, the people one works with often become a home away from home.Malavika thanked Vijay Sethupathi for being a supportive co-star and making her comfortable during the shoot. Praising director Thiagarajan Kumararaja, she called working with him an experience of a lifetime and appreciated his approach as a filmmaker and as a person.

She also thanked Ezhil Madhi for supporting the team throughout the shoot.Vijay Sethupathi was last seen in the Tamil comedy drama ‘Baththa’ which is currently available to watch on Netflix. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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