Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil, starring Jeeva in the lead role, was released in theaters on January 15, 2026, on the occasion of Pongal this year. Now, it appears that the remake rights of the film have been acquired by lead producer Boney Kapoor.
Is Jeeva starrer Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil being remade?
According to a report in Times Now, producer Boney Kapoor has bought the remake rights of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil. It is said that the Jiiva-starrer was spotted by the producer in a local theater when he was attending a cricket league in Coimbatore. He was reportedly impressed by the film’s narrative treatment, strong performances, and skillful balance of political commentary and humor.
Soon after the screening, Kapoor approached the producers to express his interest in acquiring the remake rights of the film. The deal was later finalized, with them officially securing the rights to remake the film.
More about Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil
Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil is a political comedy based on the story of Jeevaratnam, the chairman of a village panchayat, who is tasked with ensuring that a marriage ceremony runs smoothly. Although the day starts off normally, events take a drastic turn when the neighbor of the wedding house dies and Jeevaratnam is expected to fulfill responsibilities there too.
With both parties refusing to accommodate, Jeevaratnam is forced to balance both events, leading him into a whirlwind of chaos. As tensions rise, the Panchayat President finds himself at the center of the unrest, tasked with resolving the impasse and restoring harmony.
The film stars Prarthana Nathan, Thambi Ramaiah, Anuraj, Ilavarasu, Jensen Dhiwakar, Sarjin Kumar, Jaywant, Rajesh Pandian, Amit Mohan and many others in lead roles.
Co-written and directed by Nitish Sahdev of Falimi fame, the film also features writing contributions from Sanjo Joseph and Anuraj Obi. It is bankrolled by Kannan Ravi under the banner of Kannan Ravi Productions.
The songs and background score are composed by Vishnu Vijay, with Bablu Aju and Arjun Babu serving as cinematographer and editor respectively. The film is scheduled to start streaming on Netflix from February 12, 2026.
Looking ahead, Jeeva will next be seen in the lead role in the upcoming comedy Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan directed by M. Rajesh. The film marks Jeeva’s reunion with the director after the blockbuster classic Shiva Manasula Shakthi (SMS).
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