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Vijay vs. Sivakarthikeyan: Trailer Views Explode!
6 Jan
Summary
- Both trailers crossed 40 million views within days of release.
- Parasakthi trailer views may have been boosted by advertisements.
- Jana Nayagan trailer received mixed responses; Parasakthi's is positive.
The Tamil film industry is abuzz as trailers for Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' have achieved record-breaking view counts on YouTube. Vijay's trailer, released on January 3, 2026, quickly amassed around 40 million views. Released a day later, Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' trailer also crossed the 40 million mark, setting an all-time benchmark for Tamil cinema.
This unprecedented viewership has generated significant excitement, though reports suggest 'Parasakthi' may have utilized YouTube advertisements to boost its trailer views. The audience reception also shows a divide: 'Parasakthi' is enjoying strong positive feedback, whereas 'Jana Nayagan' has elicited mixed reactions, with some fans disappointed by its remake status. The film is slated for a January 9, 2026 release.
'Parasakthi', a historical political action drama directed by Sudha Kongara, stars Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan, and Sreeleela, and is set to release on January 10, 2026. Meanwhile, H. Vinoth directs 'Jana Nayagan', a political thriller-action film loosely based on the Telugu movie 'Bhagavanth Kesari'. With Vijay reportedly transitioning to politics after this film, 'Jana Nayagan' is garnering substantial attention ahead of its January 9, 2026 release, promising an intriguing Pongal box office clash.
