'Uttama Villain' Update: All Hurdles Cleared; First Show Begins [PRESS MEET VIDEO]

Finally, here is some happy news for those who have been eagerly waiting for "Uttama Villain" release. All issues regarding the release have been cleared and the first show has begun in SSR Pankajam Cinema Hall in Saligramam, Chennai.

As per reports, the issues were settled after Gnanavelraja of Studio Green came forward and helped "Uttama Villain" producer Lingusamy financially.

All Kamal Haasan fans can now look forward to watch "Uttama Villain" from matinee shows on 2 April.

All set to release in few mnts by matinee show..Will start in few mnts at Ags villivakkam pic.twitter.com/YT1WCt5jOv

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Uttama Villain show started in SSR pankajam — Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

All is Well Confirmation from Qube sent to all theatres ...Will start in few minutes

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Dear all...pls wait..final formalities going on..will update the correct time..in few mnts..all are in Eros office now..

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Uttama villain press meet is happening now and R sarathkumar addressing the media pic.twitter.com/l8wZYULDlO

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

R sarathkumar thanked all the trade bodies..Kamal sir and Gnanavel raja — Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Lingusamy gave a emotional speech and thanked all bodies union and friends who supported to release

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Please accept my apologies for delay in #UttamaVillain. Movies has got gud reviews all over says director & Prod Lingusamy. — Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Its because of Producer Gnanavelraja the film has released said Dir Lingusamy

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

I personally thank KE Gnanavel Raja for his tremendous support in releasing #UttamaVillain says dir Lingusamy @StudioGreen2 @kegnanavelraja — Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Official announcement made .. UV releasing by 1.30pm today pic.twitter.com/hIWNxkn4zv

— Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

It's the Man R.Sarathkumar who initiated and Happened to release without sleeping more than 27 hours...thanks sir — Nikkil Murugan (@onlynikil) May 2, 2015

Earlier on 1 May,  morning shows of Kamal Haasan's "Uttama Villain" had been cancelled in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Tamil Nadu. Sources claimed that the shows were cancelled due to financial issues between the producers and financiers.

Fans Protest

Fans of Kamal Haasan were disappointed with the turn of events. Some reports claimed that fans were protesting outside the theatres over the delay in announcing the release time.

Chennai:Fans protest over delay in Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Uttama Villain's release,pour milk overActor's poster pic.twitter.com/acvLT9sFS8

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 1, 2015

Chennai: Fans protest over delay in release of Actor Kamal Haasan's upcoming film 'Uttama Villain' pic.twitter.com/qHY25uE58X — ANI (@ANI_news) May 1, 2015

Later on Friday evening, some reports indicated that the makers of the film have sorted out the issues and audience will be able to watch the evening shows of the movie. 

But this news also was later proved to be false when theatres confirmed that "Uttama Villain" shows were cancelled for the whole day.

Meanhwile, the makers had organised a special screening of the film exclusively for media in Chennai on 1 May.

Most of the critics have rated the movie as one of Kamal Haasan's best.Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers, the film is being distributed worldwide by Eros International.

[Click Here to See Photos of 'Uttama Villain' Special Screening]

Here are some of the reactions of fans after "Uttama Villain" shows got cancelled.