Tamil superstar and fan-favorite Thalapathy Vijay's film Jana Nayagan is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, on the occasion of Pongal. This film is also special for Vijay's millions of fans because it is his last film after his political stint with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
While the film's audio was launched at a grand event in Malaysia recently, the trailer of Jana Nayagan has also been released today, on January 3 (Saturday), at 6:45 PM. Thalapathy Vijay and Bobby Deol look impressive in the movie trailer and seem to be coming up with a battle worth watching.
Watch Jana Nayagan trailer here:
7 major action sequences in Jana Nayagan
Reports state that Vijay's final film will feature not one or two, but seven intense and violent action sequences. Previously, Thalapathy Vijay also performed intense action sequences in Leo. This news comes after the lyrical version of the Hindi song Jiye Tere Hi Sahare from Jana Nayagan was released on Tuesday.
Jana Nayagan's Hindi title
Jana Nayagan will be released pan-India. It will be released in theaters in Hindi as Jana Neta. For the unversed, the movie is a political action drama film starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol also star in the film. While Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Narayan will also be seen in the supporting cast.
Jana Nayagan plot
Although the makers have remained tight-lipped about the film's plot, Jana Nayagan trailer suggests that this story of an ordinary man who, upon witnessing injustice, decides to speak out instead of standing by the roadside and watching. He eventually becomes a leader, inspiring others. Vijay's character is a former police officer who, despite his reluctance, is forced to enter local politics to fight for people's rights.
Allegations of Jana Nayagan being a TVK propaganda
The story takes a turn when, upon coming to power, he faces challenges between his ideals, the dangers, and the expectations of his community. Many are viewing Jana Nayagan as his entry into real-life politics and a promotion for his party, TVK.
Director denies reports of Jana Nayagan being a remake
On the other hand, there has been talk on social media that Jana Nayagan is actually a remake inspired by the Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Bhagavanth Kesari. However, director H Vinod clarified this, stating that the film is a '100% Thalapathy' project and the story is original.
Jana Nayagan will release on January 9, clashing with Prabhas's The Raja Saab.
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