02 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from Jana Nayagan
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan will be released in theatres on January 9. The film is extra special as it marks Vijay's final film before he dedicates his time to his political career. The advance sales of Jana Nayagan have already gone live in limited screens. More screens will be opened up closer to the release date. Reportedly, the advance booking sales now stand at Rs 15 crore for its opening day.
In India, select theatres in Kerala and Karnataka have started booking for Jana Nayagan, which also stars Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju. So far, sales of Rs 3 crore have been made between the two states. Around Rs 11-12 crore in pre-sales have been made in the global market. The majority of the contributions are from North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where Vijay continues to enjoy a massive fandom.
Bookings in Tamil Nadu and other Indian states are yet to start.
Fans of Thalapathy Vijay are bracing themselves for the historic moment of the actor's farewell film. Several locations are gearing up for grand FDFS celebrations of Jana Nayagan, which is slated for a January 9 release. An official statement by SSR Entertainment, which has gone viral, reads:
"We made every possible effort to conduct the first show of Jana Nayagan in Kerala at 4 am. Initially, permission for the 4 am show was granted from the producer's side. However, due to the current situation and certain issues arising in Tamil Nadu, the 4 am show licence could not be approved.
"Therefore, the first show of Jana Nayagan in Kerala will be at 6 am. We sincerely apologise to all Kerala Thalapathy fans for the inconvenience caused. We strongly believe that the January 9, 6 am show will be wholeheartedly supported and made a grand success by the fans."
The audio launch event for Jana Nayagan was held in Malaysia on Saturday. The event was graced by the cast and crew of the film along with Thalapathy Vijay. While addressing his fans, Vijay spoke about retiring from movies and dedicating rest of his life for public service. "When I entered the cinema, I thought I was building a small sand house here. But you all have built me a palace. Fans helped me build a fort⦠That's why I've decided to stand for them. For the fans who gave up everything for me, I'm giving up cinema itself," the actor said.
"My fans come to see me in theatres. Now, I will stand up for them for the next 30 to 33 years. They have been very loyal, even when I faced criticism from others. This Vijay will pay back his debt of gratitude," said the superstar.
