We have countless movies in their production phase garnering a lot of attention towards it. Almost all of them happen to release at one point or another even after getting delayed and postponed from time to time. But there are some movies that fades into the abyss and are eventually forgotten resulting in it getting stalled due to unexplained reasons. The film's entire process from pre-production to post-production would have been complete but unfortunately does not live to see the light of day. However saddening that may be, it sure does not leave our minds as we constantly think about them and wonder how their fate would be when they release. Let us look at some such films (in no particular order of importance):
1) DHRUVA NATCHATHIRAM:
The film was launched in 2016 and was scheduled to release in August 2017. It has almost been 5 years since then and all we have got are a couple of posters, 3 teasers and 1 song. It has been getting postponed and delayed for various reasons but we have not lost hope and believe the film will hit the screens someday. Written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the film stars Chiyaan Vikram in the lead along with Aishwarya Rajesh, R. Parthiban, Sathish Krishnan, Simran, Dhivyadharshini and Raadhika Sarathkumar. The story is said to follow John, a secret agent, who along with his team tries to rescue the head of a spy network from the clutches of unknown kidnappers.
2) MGR (MADHA GAJA RAJA):
This Sundar C movie starring Vishal, Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar was supposed to release nearly 6 years ago in 2016. But due to some financial issues, it was not as lucky as other movies that get theatrical releases. The film still awaits its release date and so do we.
3) IRAVAAKKALAM:
This film has its release getting delayed and pushed further ever since November 2018. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, the drama stars S. J. Suryah, Wamiqa Gabbi and Sshivada in prominent roles. Other updates regarding the film have not surfaced yet so all we can do is wait.
4) AYNGARAN:
The film which went on floors in 2017, is Ravi's second directorial after Eetti. This social drama stars musician-turned-actor GV Prakash Kumar and Mahima Nambiar in lead roles. Updates regarding the release of this film are not available.
5) NARAGASOORAN:
This supernatural thriller which is written and directed by Karthick Naren features an ensemble cast led by Arvind Swami, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan, Aathmika and Indrajith Sukumaran. It is supposedly the second film in Naren's "thriller trilogy", with the first one being Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru. Shooting commenced on 16 September 2017 and wrapped up in November 2017 in a span of just 41 days but the film has remained unreleased due to various financial constraints.
6) AAYIRAM JENMANGAL:
This horror comedy was scheduled to release in December 2019 but was unfortunately delayed. Directed by Ezhil, the film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Eesha Rebba, and Nikesha Patel playing lead roles alongside Sakshi Agarwal, Sathish, Venba and Chitra Lakshmanan in the supporting roles.
7) JAGAJALLA KILLADI:
This comedy drama was set to release back in July 2019 but it is still awaiting its release to date. The film which is written and directed by Ezhil stars Vishnu Vishal and Nivetha Pethuraj.
8) SATHURANGA VETTAI 2:
This unreleased heist film directed by Nirmal Kumar and written by H. Vinoth. A sequel to Vinoth's 2014 Sathuranga Vettai, the film features Arvind Swami and Trisha in the lead roles, with Prakash Raj, Daniel Balaji and Nassar in supporting roles. The film was supposed to release in early 2020, but the was later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The filmmakers entered discussions to release the film through media services. The movie was scheduled to be released by July 2021 but was postponed again indefinitely.
9) IDAM PORUL YAEVAL:
This unreleased Indian drama film is directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by N. Lingusamy. It features Vijay Sethupathi and Vishnu Vishal alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Nandita Swetha in the lead cast.
10) PARTY:
The promotional teaser for the film was released in December 2017 and was followed by two more that introduced the cast and revealed their respective characters. The film has been awaiting its release ever since and there is still no confirmation on that matter nor are there any updates regarding the film. This comedy thriller is written and directed by Venkat Prabhu and stars Jai, Jayaram, Shiva, Shaam, Sathyaraj, Ramya Krishnan and Regina Cassandra, with Sanchita Shetty, Nivetha Pethuraj, Nandha Durairaj, Nassar and Chandran in supporting roles.
11) RENDAVATHU PADAM:
This unreleased film is written and directed by C. S. Amudhan and stars Vimal, Aravind Akash and Richard as the leads along with Vijayalakshmi, Remya Nambeesan and Sanjana Singh in supporting roles. The film began production in November 2011 and wrapped up its shoot by 2012. But the producer's financial problems led to the film not getting a theatrical release.