- By Aarushi Raina
- Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:02 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Thalapathy Vijay is ready to come up with the upcoming Tamil political action thriller film Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth. This film marks a significant milestone in Vijay’s career as it is his final on-screen appearance before his transition from acting into politics. The movie has created a buzz among his fans for several reasons since its announcement. Keeping the viewers on their toes, the makers announced the release date along with a new poster being unveiled. This has sparked excitement among them, and they can't wait to watch the actor's 69th film on the big screen.
Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan will hit cinemas on January 9, 2026, just ahead of Makar Sankranti and Pongal (January 14, 2026), historically a lucrative period for Tamil cinema. This announcement was made by the film's production house on their Instagram handle, stating, "Adiyum othaiyum kalanthu vechu vidiya vidiya virundhu vecha.. #JanaNayaganPongal. 09.01.2026."
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Looking back at Thalapathy Vijay's successful Pongal releases, including Pokkiri, Master, and Varisu, which were well received and became massive hits at the box office, his upcoming film Jana Nayagan is also releasing during the Pongal holiday week. Vijay’s Pongal releases have consistently turned festive fervor into movie-loaded firepower.
Soon after the announcement, Vijay fans shared their excitement in the comments section. One user wrote, "THALAPATHY LETS GOOOOOOO," while another user commented, "Waiting Thalapathy." Another comment read, "One last vadai."
About Jana Nayagan
The film boasts an ensemble cast alongside Vijay, including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narain, and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while Sathyan Sooryan handles the cinematography, with Philomin Raj in charge of editing. While the details about the storyline are still under wraps, Jana Nayagan is reportedly a gripping political thriller, with Vijay playing a mass leader role that involves layers of activism and social reform.
Meanwhile, Vijay was last seen in Venkat Prabhu’s directorial The Greatest of All Time, which emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of 2024.