Vijay and Ajith normally don’t get to release their films on the same day. If it happens then it’s a celebration for the fans. After nine years Ajith’s ‘Thunivu’ and Vijay’s ‘Varisu’ will be clashing at the box office on 11 January. Let us take a look at all the previous instances when the movies of the actors were released on the same day.
Coimbatore Maappilai – Vaanmathi
In the year 1996, the first clash happened between Ajith and Vijay with ‘Vaanmathi’ and ‘Coimbatore Maappilai’. Both movies had very positive feedback and scored 100+ days in theatres. Both the movies are considered as the blockbuster movies of the year.
Poove Unakkaga – Kalluri Vaasal
In 1996, Ajith and Vijay’s films clashed for the second time in the same year. ‘Poove Unakaga’ starring Vijay is a hugely popular movie. It is still an important film in actor Vijay’s career and was screened in theatres for over 150 days. But in the movie ‘Kalluri Vaasal’, actor Ajith has acted as a second stage actor. The film, starring actor Prashant Thiagarajan in the lead role, was not widely talked about.
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai – Rettai Jadai Vayasu
Vijay’s ‘Kadhalukku Mariyadhai’ and Ajith’s ‘Rettai Jadai Vayasu’ were released on the same day in 1997. In this conflict, Vijay’s movie became a huge hit that went on for 150 days, but Ajith’s film didn’t farewell.
Unnai Thedi – Thulladha Manamum Thullum
The 1999 film ‘Unnai Thedi’ starring Ajith and directed by Sundar C and ‘Thulladha Manamum Thullum’ directed by Ezhil starring Vijay were released. Both films were huge successes With Ajith’s ‘Unnai Thedi’ having run successfully for over 100 days, and Vijay’s ‘Thulladha Manamum Thullum’ for over 150 days.
Khushi – Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Ajith-starrer ‘Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven’ and Vijay-starrer ‘Kushi’ released together. Vijay’s ‘Kushi’ was the winner of this competition.
Friends – Dheena
In the year 2001, Ajith’s ‘Dheena’ and Vijay’s ‘Friends’ released on the same date. Both movies had very positive feedback and scored 100+ days in theatres. ‘Dheena’ and ‘Friends’ were both considered as box office successes of the year. These movies are notable movies for these stars, mainly for Ajith, as ‘Dheena’ is the movie that made him an action/mass hero.
Bhagavathi – Villan
In the year 2002, Vijay’s ‘Bhagavathi’ directed by Venkatesh, and the film ‘Villan’ directed by KS Ravikumar starring Ajith were released on November 4, 2002. Both the films were well received by fans.
Thirumalai – Anjaneya
Actor Ajith’s ‘Anjaneya’ and Vijay’s ‘Thirumalai’ were released on October 23, 2003.
Aadhi – Paramasivan
Actor Ajith’s ‘Paramasivan’ and Vijay’s ‘Aadhi’ were released together on January 14, 2006.
Pokkiri – Aalwar
Actor Vijay’s ‘Pokkiri’ directed by Prabhu Deva was released on January 12, 2007 on Pongal. Pokkiri was a huge success and was celebrated as a blockbuster film. Actor Ajith’s ‘Aalwar’ was also released on the same day, but it was not talked about much.
Jilla – Veeram
Actor Ajith’s ‘Veeram’ and actor Vijay’s ‘Jilla’ movie released on Pongal 2014 . ‘Veeram’ directed by Siruthai Siva and starring Ajith, is a village story celebrated by the fans and Neason directed ‘Jilla’. Both films were box office hits. But based on the critically acclaimed sections, ‘Veeram’ starring Ajith was a bigger success.
By Naveen
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