Vijay’s Sachein returns to theatres with new trailer ahead of 20th anniversary re-release

To mark the Tamil New Year and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved Tamil rom-com Sachein, the film's makers have released a brand-new trailer. Originally hitting screens in 2005, the film is all set to return to theatres on April 18, bringing with it a wave of nostalgia for fans.

Producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who bankrolled the original film, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share the news. Posting the trailer link, he wrote, "Sachein trailer out now! #Sachein Grand theatrical release on April 18th." The announcement was met with an enthusiastic response from fans, who have long held the film close to their hearts.

Leading lady Genelia D’Souza, who played the role of Shalini, also expressed her excitement. Quoting Thanu’s post, she wrote, “Sachein – Has my heart always.” The heartfelt message drew a warm “Thank you!” from the producer in return.

Directed by John Mahendran, the film starred Vijay in the titular role and was a massive box office hit upon its initial release, earning four times its investment. Adding to the film's star power was Bipasha Basu, who made her Tamil cinema debut with this project as the second heroine.

The cast also included memorable performances by veteran actors like the late Raghuvaran, Vadivelu, and Santhanam, whose comic timing added an extra layer of charm to the film.

Visually, Sachein stood out thanks to the stunning cinematography by Jeeva and crisp editing by VT Vijayan. The film’s music, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, featured six songs—five of which became instant chartbusters. One standout number was the lively track Vaadi Vaadi, sung by Vijay himself. With lyrics by V Elango, the song featured a fun sequence between Vijay and Vadivelu that remains a fan favorite to this day.

As Sachein gears up for its grand re-release, fans of the film are all set to relive the magic once again on the big screen.