Theatres across the state were shut down in March this year following the lockdown announcement from the government due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. After the government's permission film theatres across Tamil Nadu have reopened and new releases are lined up for Deepavali week.

Earlier theater owners and producers haven't found an amicable solution for their dispute over the Virtual Print Fee (VPF), the multiplexes have decided to play the old hit contents like Vijay's 'Bigil', 'Dharala Prabhu', Gautham Karthik’s 'Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu', Ashok Selvan starrer 'Oh My Kadavule' and Dulquer Salmaan’s 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' on November 10.

After the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) was a 100% waived by Digital Service Providers (DSPs) for the month of November, the Bharathi Raja led producers' association green lit the theatrical releases of new Tamil movies for this month.

Following that, the makers of Santhanam starrer 'Biskoth' has announced to release the movie on Diwali. Few days ago the film received 'U' from the censor board. 'Biskoth' is expected to be a fun-filled drama, and Santhanam will be seen in various looks. Santhanam has trained sword fighting for his role in the film.

'Biskoth', written and directed by R Kannan, stars Santhanam in the lead role along with Tara Alisha Berry. Sowcar Janaki, Anandraj, Motta Rajendran and Manohar form the rest of the star cast.

Reports are that 'Biskoth' will be veteran actor Sowcar Janaki’s 400th film and she will be playing Santhanam’s grandmother in it. Besides directing the film, R Kannan is also producing 'Biskoth' under his home banner.

Radhan has scored the music for the film, while the cinematography was handled by Shanmuga Sundaram.