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Vijay's Rs 275 Cr Farewell: Jana Nayagan Hits Screens
23 Jul
Summary
- Vijay's rumored Rs 275 crore salary marks a potential record for Indian actors.
- Director H Vinoth reportedly received Rs 25 crore, his highest remuneration.
- Jana Nayagan released on July 23, marking Vijay's final film before politics.
Jana Nayagan, the cinematic farewell for Thalapathy Vijay before his political aspirations, was released on July 23. Reports speculate Vijay's remuneration reached between Rs 220 crore and Rs 275 crore, potentially setting a new record for Indian actors.
Director H Vinoth is said to have commanded Rs 25 crore for his work on the film, marking the highest paycheck of his career. Composer Anirudh Ravichander reportedly charged Rs 13 crore for the music and background score.
The film's ensemble cast also saw substantial earnings. Leading lady Pooja Hegde reportedly received Rs 6 crore, while antagonist Bobby Deol earned between Rs 5-10 crore. Supporting actors Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Gautham Vasudev Menon were paid Rs 5 crore and Rs 3 crore respectively.
India Today awarded Jana Nayagan two stars, noting its focus on championing Vijay as a politician rather than a strong narrative. Despite muted political references, the film highlights Vijay as a viable alternative for Tamil Nadu.
