This Pongal, Tamil cinema faces an unusual crisis with no major releases. Karthi’s “Va Vathiyaar” is stayed by Madras High Court over ₹21 crore dues, while “Parashakthi” and “Jana Nayagan” face legal hurdles. “Parashakthi” releases only in Tamil, needing positive word-of-mouth for Telugu success. The industry navigates a challenging period amid these setbacks.