Announcement was made that ‘Viswaroopam’, movie by Kamal Haasan, is to be released on the coming Jan 11th.  Also, Kamal Haasan announced that the movie would be premiered through DTH one day prior to release in theatres, i.e., on Jan 10th.  Theatre owners protested to the premiering of the movie through DTH.  But Kamal Haasan had been resolute about his decision regarding the movie’s release. 

Yesterday, reports went abuzz that the release of ‘Viswaroopam’ has been postponed to the coming Jan 25th.  Following the announcement, theatre owners met Kamal Haasan at his office in Alwarpet, Chennai. 

Movie producer Kayaar, Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association head Abirami Ramanathan, Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association General Secretary Panneselvam participated. 

The discussion started at 7 the last night and continued till 10 pm.  Kamal Haasan emerged out after the discussion was over.  He said that both of the sides have discussed and that another discussion is to be held today, on January 9th. 

Abirami Ramanathan and Pannerselvam said

‘The first level discussion was held amicably.  The movie ‘Viswaroopam’ would be released in theatres first.  After discussion today, on Jan 9th, the release date would be announced.’