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Jana Nayagan vs Parasakthi: Sivakarthikeyan recently traveled to Chennai for Parasakthi's spectacular audio premiere. He explained the film's Pongal release during the even. This clarification has now sparked a heated debate on social media. Parasakthi was always intended to be a Pongal release, according to the actor. Sivakarthikeyan revealed contacting Jana Nayagan makers and had a conversation with Thalapathy Vijay's manager, Jagadish.  Sivakarthikeyan claimed that the actor-politician had no problem with both movies coming out at the same day.

Jana Nayagan star believed that both movies may be successful during the Pongal season, claimed Sivakarthikeyan. Many cited a previous instance wherein Sivakarthikeyan delayed the release of Don to avoid clash with SS Rajamouli's RRR.

Jana Nayagan vs Parasakthi Clash On Pongal

Jana Nayagan will face a box office clash with Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film Parasakthi, which is releasing just a day later on January 10, 2026. This close release date seems not to have gone down well with a section of Thalapathy Vijay’s fans. In recent days, the situation has gotten worse. While waiting to purchase tickets for Jana Nayagan, the actor's fans were seen pulling down Parasakthi banners in a widely shared video, as claimed by M9news.

Netizens shared their takes on the incident as some questioned fan’s behaviour during film clashes on Pongal. Some condemned the incident while some shared that they called out the emotional attachment Thalapathy Vijay's fans have due to the movie being his last one before he fully commits to his political career.

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Jana Nayagan's trailer received thousands of views and likes on YouTube in a matter of minutes after it was released on Saturday night. The trailer received 34 million views in the first 24 hours, setting a new record for any Tamil movie, as fans of Vijay flocked to social media to applaud their hero's farewell movie. However, this record did not last long.

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The Parasakthi trailer was posted on Sunday, and it quickly became popular on YouTube. The trailer surpassed 40 million views on the platform in its first day, overtaking Jana Nayagan and establishing a new standard for Tamil film.

Sudha Kongara is the director of the historical political action drama Parasakthi, which also stars Atharvaa, Sreeleela, and Ravi Mohan. On January 10, the movie opens in theaters. Conversely, H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan, which centers on Vijay, is likewise a political drama. Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, and Pooja Hegde are also featured in the movie. January 9th is the release date.

Jana Nayagan is Thalapathy Vijay's last movie, which heightens fan reactions and gives the conflict more emotional weight. What do you think?


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