Thunivu vs Varisu: Fans tear banners outside Chennai theatres

CHENNAI: Fans of actors Ajith and Vijay tore banners outside theatres in Chennai as both the films were released today, creating ruckus during celebrations.

Both star-led films have released on the same day after 8 yrs.

It is also reported that police lathi-charge at fans of actors in several locations.

Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government cancelled the 4 am and 5 am early morning shows of Actor Ajith Kumar's Thunivu & Actor Vijay's Varisu.

According to the notification released by the government, the shows are cancelled from January 13 to January 16.