The film Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai which has Vijay Sethupathi, Arya, Shyam and Karthika in the cast is being released on 15th May. S P Jananathan who had earlier directed films like Ee, Iyarkai and Peranmai is directing the film. Vijay Sethupathi is donning a role called Yema Ligam who is a railway employee. Karthika is pairing with him. Vijay Sethupathi has increased his weight for the sake of the film. The film has a different storyline. Apart from this, there is a strong message to the society. It is understood that so far no one has donned the role of a railway employee and that is the reason Vijay Sethupathi chose it.
Surya has produced the film 36 Vayathinile which has Jyothika in the lead role. This film is also being released on 15th May.