03 December,2025 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anupama Parameswaran in Lockdown
The makers of director A R Jeeva's gripping drama, Lockdown, featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead, on Wednesday announced that they had decided to postpone the release of the film. The team made the decision in the wake of incessant rains continuing to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu, have been receiving steady rainfall for over a week as a result of the deep depression caused by the remnants of cyclone Ditwah, which wreaked havoc in neighbouring Sri Lanka.
On Wednesday, the makers announced that the release of the Tamil film has been postponed keeping in mind the safety of the audience. Taking to its X timeline, Lyca Productions, the firm producing the picture, wrote,"With the ongoing rains, the release of #Lockdown has been postponed. Your safety comes first. We'll meet you in theatres soon. LockdownInCinemasSoon."
The production team also published a statement that read, "Due to the ongoing heavy rains and adverse weather conditions, the release of our film Lockdown has been postponed. In light of the current challenges, we are delaying the release to prioritize the safety of our audience, theatre staff, and partners. Please stay safe and take necessary precautions. We look forward to welcoming you to cinemas soon to experience 'Lockdown' on the big screen."
The film was scheduled to be released on December 5 this year.
A trailer released by the makers begins with Anupama Parameswaran (who plays the character of Anitha in the film) expressing fear to go home. It is evident she has a problem about which she cannot speak to her family. To add to her complications, we see unwanted advances being made by men to her. Under these circumstances, a 21-day nationwide lockdown is announced to check the spread of COVID forcing Anitha to stay home.
Anitha's behaviour causes her parents to worry. Her mom notices that she is constantly checking her phone and losing her temper. The trailer also goes on to show Anitha and her friend attempting to contact a doctor. However, he has been isolated because of contracting the virus.
The trailer also shows Anitha desperately calling all her friends to borrow cash. This makes her parents worried. They ask her why she is asking everyone for money. The trailer ends with Anitha apologising to her dad, saying that she won't do it again.
Produced by Subaskaran of Lyca Productions, the film will, apart from Anupama Parameswaran, also feature actors Charlie, Nirosha, Priya Venkat, Livingston, Indhumathi, Rajkumar, Shamji, Lollu Sabha Maran, Vinayak Raj, Vidhu, Abhirami, Ravathi, Sanjivie, Priya Ganesh and Asha among others.
