Jana Nayagan is already creating records before its release. Chennai’s Kamala Cinemas says it sold around 10,000 tickets within minutes of advance bookings opening, highlighting the massive anticipation surrounding the film. Owner of Kamala Cinemas speaks to NDTV on this booking frenzy.
@radhika1705
The title #JanaNayagan came after I completed the script. A hero who saves democracy and a hero who saves the people is the core idea behind the title. The team instantly liked it. At the last minute, they asked if we could change it to #NaalaiyaTheerpu, as it would be his first and last movie. But I wanted to keep this title because it would resonate throughout his life and political career. I believed the title would become a brand, and today, it has become one.
— #HVinoth
#JanaNayagan - “I heard that #ThalapathyVijay was going to do another film. Santosh and Sudhan told me about it, so I called Jagadish and got an opportunity to narrate my story.
He listened and said, it’s heavy and could not understand it. It was an original script that revolved around a clash between two masterminds. He liked the 1st half, I made 2nd half contemporary but it was heavy for him.
He asked if I had watched #BhagavanthKesari. I said no. He asked me to watch it and, if I liked it, to remake it.
When I did the #Pink remake, #NerkondaPaarvai, for #AjithKumar sir, many people told me that if I hadn’t done that film, my career would have been different. Even I had my hesitations before making another remake. I kept wondering why I was doing a remake because I always wanted to make different kinds of films. But as a human being, I changed after making that film.
Then I wondered whether I should do another remake. But this was an opportunity to work with Vijay. We don’t know if we’ll ever get another chance. It could be the last opportunity, so I didn’t want to let it go.
I watched #BhagavanthKesari, and honestly, I was scared. I didn’t know how to convert #Balakrishna’s mass sensibilities into Vijay’s style. #Balayya is not a normal human being; he exists in his own universe. There’s the ‘#JaiBalayya’ manthram around him. #ThalapathyVijay can do anything, but within his own universe there are certain limits. I had to transform it into a Thalapathy Vijay film.
Telugu commercial sensibilities are different. They prioritize entertainment over logic. All the #Balayya elements were there, and the original director had delivered many blockbuster films. I didn’t want to spoil the film.
#Vijay also has a major role in politics today. I couldn’t simply make a plain remake. Almost everyone would have already watched the original, so I needed to offer something new with such a powerful actor.
Just making a commercial entertainer for #Vijay wasn’t enough. I wanted to talk about an issue something relevant to society, something India needs today.
The one word that stayed with me was “fear.” The young girl in the story experiences fear. I wanted to explore where fear comes from psychologically, politically, and historically. I researched how fear has shaped humanity, created wars, caused civil wars, and changed political power throughout history.
I incorporated all of that into the villain’s character. His hunger for power drives him. He wants to control India, destroy democracy, and rule the nation, drawing inspiration from authoritarian rulers in history such as the British and Hitler. Against him stands a hero who rises to protect democracy and save India 🇮🇳.”
— #HVinoth
#JanaNayagan is set to release in 800 theatres across Tamil Nadu, setting a new record by surpassing #Leo. It is virtually the only Tamil film releasing this week, as other releases have made way for it to enjoy a solo release worldwide. The makers are planning a massive 7,000+ screen worldwide release, with several overseas markets preparing for a grand rollout similar to the one originally planned for January 9.
An insane number of fan shows have been scheduled, with #TVK MLAs, ministers, and party cadres themselves purchasing a huge number of tickets. FDFS shows are already SOLD OUT to fans, and the film is headed for PEAK DEMAND on Day 1. Trade sources say ticket pressure is expected to ease only from Day 2 onward. Cinemas across the world are expected to witness a festival-like atmosphere on July 23, with fans rushing to secure their opening-day tickets.
A star like ⭐️ #ThalapathyVijay / #CMVijay is a rare phenomenon.
#JanaNayagan is the GRANDEST Tamil movie theatrical release in Singapore 🇸🇬 in 2026
Despite being postponed for over 6 months and the entire movie being leaked online, #ThalapathyVijay / #CMVijay’s stardom 🌟 has secured the film to 26 cinemas/locations across the country at a time when Tamil films are struggling to secure screens. The movie is virtually available everywhere, making it the first Tamil film of 2026 to release in more than 20 locations.
Top 5 Grandest Tamil Movie Theatrical Releases in Singapore 🇸🇬(2026)
#JanaNayagan – 26 locations
#Parasakthi – 16 locations
#Kara – 11 locations
#Karuppu – 10 locations
#LIK
#JanaNayagan: No new trailer cut will be released. The team is heading straight ➡️ for its worldwide theatrical release.
Wherever bookings have opened—from India to overseas territories the response has been RESOUNDING 🔥🔥🔥. The entire Indian cinema trade is shocked that a leaked film is still drawing phenomenal audience footfalls from the very first show, despite even the premium ticket prices !!
A star ⭐️… a man like #ThalapathyVijay / #CMVijay is truly a once-in-a-generation phenomenon.
#JanaNayagan
“I’m sure once it releases, the audience will embrace it and celebrate it because cinema is a shared experience. At the end of the day, it’s the last film of #Vijay sir, and they will create lasting memories and experiences for themselves in theatres.
I have discussed the release date and plans with #CMVijay. He and the entire team have put in a lot of hard work and emotion behind this film. People will witness the effort that everybody has put into it.
#ThalapathyVijay shares a great bond with audiences, from Tamil Nadu to across the globe and across generations. We are adding more screens. We announced the poster only yesterday, and by tomorrow we will have the final screen count in India. The film is releasing in almost all major cities and across more than 30 countries worldwide. We are targeting a release on 7,000–8,000 screens globally.
There have been a lot of modifications and additions to the film. What audiences are going to experience in theatres is very different, with the addition of some songs and several changes. This movie has gone through many challenges since the beginning of the year to reach where it is today.
There have been requests from various sections of fans and the general audience to change the title card to ‘The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu’ in & As JanaNayagan. Even the poster featuring that change received a phenomenal response. It is historic for a currently serving Chief Minister to have his film released, so we have made some changes. See it in theatres.”
– Producer KVN Venkat Narayanan
#JanaNayagan is now listed at Golden Village Cinemas Singapore’s 🇸🇬 largest multiplex cinema chain.
The #ThalapathyVijay / #CMVijay farewell entertainer is all set for one of the grandest Tamil theatrical releases in Singapore 🇸🇬.
#JanaNayagan FDFS to begin at 6:00 AM IST / 8:30 AM SGT worldwide. 🌍
Expect PEAK INSANE DEMAND for the FDFS tickets 🎟️, for the 1 final cinematic farewell to #ThalapathyVijay to The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, #CMVijay.
Grateful for a moment that will stay with me for a long time, meeting our Honourable Chief Minister was a privilege. And yes, I did overthink the handshake 🙏 @CMOTamilnadu
From entertaining hearts to leading the state… some journeys are truly EXTRAORDINARY.
It was an honour to greet our Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay sir.
From Rasigan Express, to the Vijay Awards stage, to sharing the screen in GOAT… and now, this moment with you, sir. This will always be the most special.
The brotherhood. The bond. It continues… ❤️
@TVKVijayHQ@CMOTamilnadu
#JanaNayagan BUZZ – Director #HVinoth was instrumental in ensuring that the “The Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu” title card for #CMVijay / #ThalapathyVijay was added to the film on time. The team also had plans to promote the movie on a grand scale and maybe release it during the Independence Day weekend. However, he wanted the theatrical release to happen as soon as possible. A brand-new trailer cut may arrive during the weekend ahead of the film’s grand release on Thursday.