New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, the rural comedy-drama that found favour with audiences during the Pongal festive window, is set to begin its digital run this week. For viewers who missed it in theatres - or those keen to revisit its small-town chaos - the film is heading to streaming.

The Jiiva-led entertainer will start streaming on Netflix from 12 February (Thursday). The platform has acquired the post-theatrical digital rights following the film's strong performance at the box office.

The film had advanced its theatrical release after Jana Nayagan was postponed, eventually capitalising on the holiday footfall. Its steady run during Pongal positioned it as one of the season's notable Tamil releases.

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