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: In late 2025, the film was re-released in theaters to celebrate Rajinikanth's 50th year in cinema, often featuring remastered 4K visuals and English subtitles for international screenings, such as those at Cinemark . Where to Find it (Unofficial/Legal Sources)

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He clicked. The video played smoothly. Then he looked at the settings icon (the little gear or three dots). He clicked and saw it: English (Automatic) .