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Jana Nayagan Release Events
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Jana Nayagan, Vijay's final film directed by H Vinoth, releases July 23 amid changes due to leaks, strict theatre instructions, advanced bookings sold out, ticket price controversies, and director's clarifications on remake and political message.
How it unfolded
3d ago
Advance bookings cross ₹15 cr; ticket price violations
4d ago
Vinoth confirms 50% remake; hints film not last
5d ago
Announcement teaser shows Vijay as CM
6d ago
Strict instructions to theatres; advance booking opens
18 Jul 2026
Jana Nayagan sees changes after leak
What happened earlier
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Full story →CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' earns ₹41 crore on opening day
CM Vijay's film Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, released on July 23 after multiple delays.
The film earned ₹41 crore on its opening day despite mixed-to-negative reviews.
Actor Ravi Mohan watched Jana Nayagan at Chennai's Vetri Theatre, clapping and whistling during Vijay's entry scene.
Jana Nayagan was initially scheduled for January 9, 2026, but was delayed due to issues between producers and the CBFC; it was also leaked online in April.
The story follows a former police officer who encourages his deceased friend's daughter to join the Indian Army, leading to a confrontation with corrupt individuals threatening democratic institutions.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →'Peak Title Card': Thalapathy Vijay's Fans Can't Keep Calm As Jana Nayagan Releases In Theatres
Thalapathy Vijay's film Jana Nayagan has released in theatres.
Fans are reacting enthusiastically to the title card of the film.
Vijay received the title Ilaya Thalapathy in 1994 from his father S. A. Chandrasekhar.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Jana Nayagan Aims for Rs 100 Crore Opening Worldwide
Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has released in theatres with trade analysts predicting a worldwide opening between Rs 80 crore and Rs 100 crore.
The film has earned Rs 15.09 crore in India through advance bookings and global pre-sales including block bookings have crossed Rs 30 crore.
Over 5.01 lakh tickets have been sold on BookMyShow, and screenings are set across nearly 2,500 screens in India.
Overseas demand is strong, particularly in North America where advance bookings have crossed $350,000 (around Rs 2.93 crore).
The theatrical version introduces Vijay as 'The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu' in the title card and includes references linked to his political journey.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Viral Video: Trisha Arrives At Chennai Theatre To Watch Vijay's Jana Nayagan
Trisha arrived at a Chennai theatre to watch Vijay's film Jana Nayagan.
Trisha and Vijay first worked together in the 2004 film Ghilli.
The event was captured in a viral video.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Trisha mobbed after watching Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’
Vijay's final film 'Jana Nayagan' was released in theatres on July 23 after several delays.
Actress Trisha Krishnan attended a first-day-first-show screening of 'Jana Nayagan' with her mother.
Trisha was mobbed by fans outside the theatre after being recognized; security personnel formed a human chain to escort her and her mother safely to their vehicle.
The film 'Jana Nayagan' tells the story of Thalapathy Vetri Kondan, a former official who adopts a young girl named Viji.
The cast includes Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, and Sunil.