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Vijay's Final Film 'Jana Nayagan' Hits Theaters After Delays
23 Jul
Summary
- Vijay stars in 'Jana Nayagan', his last movie before entering politics.
- The film faced a seven-month release delay due to certification issues.
- Advance bookings sold over 1 million tickets, grossing ₹22 crore on day one.
Vijay's swan song, the political thriller Jana Nayagan, has premiered today, July 23, 2026, following a significant seven-month postponement. The film, directed by H Vinoth and inspired partly by the Telugu movie Bhagavanth Kesari, features Vijay in his last cinematic role before focusing on his political career.
Originally slated for a January release, Jana Nayagan's debut was stalled after it failed to secure certification from the CBFC. This led to a protracted legal dispute between the production house, KVN Productions, and the censor board, with the makers citing substantial financial losses due to the delay.
The film's release was further complicated by Vijay's successful foray into politics, with his party winning the TN Assembly Elections and him taking oath as CM. These events contributed to the extended wait.
Finally cleared by the CBFC in July with an 'A' rating, Jana Nayagan was set for its July 23, 2026 release. Advance ticket sales, which opened on July 19, reported an overwhelming response, with over 1 million tickets sold for the opening day alone in India, generating an impressive ₹22 crore.
