The rom‑com, which the star also produced, follows a soft box‑office run and may share its streaming day with her action drama ‘Toxic’.
ZEE5 is set to roll out Nayanthara’s latest romantic comedy Hi on Friday, September 25, 2026. The film, which the actress also backed as a producer, missed the mark at the box office after a brief theatrical stint.
And the streaming calendar might get a surprise cameo from her action drama Toxic. Sources suggest the Geetu Mohandas‑directed project could appear on the same service on the very same day, turning the weekend into a back‑to‑back showcase of the star’s recent work.
Streaming schedule and expectations
The platform announced its September slate earlier this year, earmarking Hi for a digital launch. While ZEE5 has yet to issue a formal press release confirming the exact date, the pattern of a Friday debut aligns with its usual rollout rhythm.
But the buzz isn’t limited to one title. Rumour‑mills in Chennai and Hyderabad have been trading the idea that Toxic, where Nayanthara plays Ganga – the sister of the lead played by Yash – could also surface on ZEE5 on September 25. If that pans out, viewers will get a double dose of the actress’s range: a light‑hearted romance paired with a gritty action drama.
The two films arrived in theatres just weeks apart. Toxic opened first, followed by Hi a few days later. Neither managed to carve a sizable audience, a fact that has fans wondering whether the OTT move will finally give the projects the viewership they missed in cinemas.
And the timing is strategic. A Friday release means the titles land just before the weekend, when streaming numbers typically spike. For ZEE5, bundling two Nayanthara‑led films could be a way to draw her fanbase onto the platform in one go.
The actress’s involvement behind the camera adds another layer. As a producer on Hi, Nayanthara has a stake in its digital performance, making the upcoming launch a personal litmus test for her production ambitions.
So far, ZEE5 has not issued an official statement confirming the dual release, leaving the exact lineup hanging in the balance. Industry watchers will be watching the platform’s social feeds and press releases closely over the next 48 hours.
If the reports hold true, the weekend could become a mini‑festival for anyone who follows Nayanthara’s career, offering a chance to compare her comedic timing in Hi with the intensity she brings to Toxic. Either way, the streaming debut marks the next chapter for two films that struggled to find footing on the big screen.
Fans can set reminders for the 25th and keep an eye on ZEE5’s official channels for any last‑minute changes.
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