The film is expected to be Vijay’s final acting project before he transitions to a political career, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Published Mar 25, 2025 | 2:06 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 25, 2025 | 2:06 PM
'Jana Nayagan' to release on 9 January 2026. (X)
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has a release date. The multi-starrer film is aiming for a pongal release, hitting the big screens on 9 January 2026.
The film is expected to be Vijay’s final acting project before he transitions to a political career, ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Sharing the news on X, the production house KVN Production wrote: “KVN Productions wrote on X, “Adiyum othaiyum kalanthu vechu vidiya vidiya virundhu vecha.. #JanaNayaganPongal 09.01.2026 #JanaNayaganFromJan9.”
Adiyum othaiyum kalanthu vechu vidiya vidiya virundhu vecha.. #JanaNayaganPongal 🔥
09.01.2026 ❤️#JanaNayaganFromJan9#Thalapathy @actorvijay sir #HVinoth @thedeol @prakashraaj @menongautham #Priyamani @itsNarain @hegdepooja @_mamithabaiju @anirudhofficial @Jagadishbliss… pic.twitter.com/hIhBlFWVzg
— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) March 24, 2025
While H Vinoth is directing the film, Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music. It is being produced by KVN Productions. The technical department includes cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, editor Pradeep E. Ragav, action choreographer Anlarasu, art director Selva Kumar, and costume designer Pallavi Singh.
Apart from Vijay, the film’s ensemble cast includes Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, and Narain, along with Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju and Teejay Arunasalam.
The makers earlier revealed the first-look poster, featuring Vijay taking a selfie from a stage, with a massive crowd of supporters posing with him below.
Since Jana Nayagan is its first pan-India venture, KVN Productions promised an epic cinematic experience. A press release from the makers in September 2024 expressed their excitement, stating, “We are pulling out all the stops to ensure this final chapter in Vijay’s illustrious career is nothing short of legendary.”
Director Vinoth is known for directing Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) and three films with Ajith—Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), Valimai (2022), and Thunivu (2023).
Tamil actor Vijay’s last release GOAT (Greatest of All Time) released on 5 September, became a huge success in Tamil Nadu with a gross collection of over ₹400 crore.
