Wimbledon Honours Vijay Jana Nayagan

The ongoing edition of Wimbledon has paid a unique tribute to Indian cinema, specifically to Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film "Jana Nayagan". The film's teaser art was mirrored in a post on Wimbledon's official social media handle, featuring Jannik Sinner holding his trophy in a pose similar to Vijay's image in the film's teaser. The post was captioned "The First Roar", inspired by the film's soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

This marks the second time Wimbledon has saluted an Indian actor and film, "Jana Nayagan" Indian cinematic reference to be immortalized by the historic sports institution. Earlier Allu Arjun Pushpa 2 reference poster was used for Jokovich. Jana Nayagan is produced by Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions and is gearing up for a global release on January 9, 2026, just in time for Pongal.

"Jana Nayagan" is especially significant as it marks the grand finale in Thalapathy Vijay's illustrious film career. The film was officially announced in September 2024, and principal photography began on October 5, 2024, at Prasad Studios in Chennai. With its unique storyline and talented cast, "Jana Nayagan" is expected to be a hit film.

The film is also significant as it marks Vijay's final film appearance before his entry into politics. "Jana Nayagan" promises to be an exciting and emotional ride, given its significance in Vijay's career. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautam Menon, Priyamani and Prakash Raj.