Vijay, affectionately known as Thalapathy, continues to dominate the box office even without a star director. After the decent success of The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), his upcoming political action thriller Jana Nayagan is breaking pre‑release records. Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, the film is slated for a Pongal 2026 release on 9 January 2026, and its theatrical and non‑theatrical deals have already surpassed expectations.
The movie has secured a record‑breaking digital rights deal with Amazon Prime Video for ₹110 crore and an overseas distribution pact with Phars Films worth ₹75 crore. In Tamil Nadu, Romeo Pictures acquired the rights for ₹100 crore, while the same group snapped the Kerala rights for ₹15 crore. Audio and other ancillary rights have pushed the pre‑release business past ₹300 crore, and with Karnataka, satellite, North India and Telugu theatrical revenues factored in, the total business is projected to touch ₹400 crore.
Jana Nayagan marks a milestone in Vijay’s career, touted as his final film before entering full‑time politics. The cast includes Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani, making it a star‑studded affair. It also represents KVN Productions’ first Tamil‑language venture, adding extra buzz to the project.
With a brand‑new poster confirming the release date and Amazon Prime Video’s post‑theatrical streaming rights, anticipation is at an all‑time high. Fans and industry observers alike are watching closely to see how Jana Nayagan performs at the box office and whether it will cement Vijay’s legacy as one of the biggest cinematic farewells in recent memory.