Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, on May 25, 2026, issued an order allowing theatres across the state to screen five shows every day. New Tamil films that release in the state can screen five shows daily for seven days from the release date. The move is expected to boost the theatrical business. Interestingly, the decision comes ahead of Vijay's long-delayed film, Jana Nayagan.

Vijay allows 5 shows in Tamil Nadu

Under the current Tamil Cinema (Regulation) Rules, 1957, a film was allowed to have four scheduled shows, with an extra 'special' show scheduled only on festive holidays and government holidays. The permission for scheduling extra shows was previously granted by the District Collector or a Police Inspector for districts outside Chennai. Meanwhile, for Chennai, the permission was granted by the Commissioner of Police.