Cinema VinesVijay’s final outing, Jana Nayagan, which opened on January 23, is still performing strongly at the box office. After a sharp drop on its second day, the film rebounded over the weekend, with Sunday collections up almost 10% from Saturday, a sign that audiences remain engaged.
According to Sacnilk, the movie has earned roughly ₹130 crore net in India and about ₹217 crore worldwide. Its opening day brought in an impressive ₹50 crore gross in India. Friday saw a nearly 50% decline, but the weekend turned the tide, with ₹33.81 crore on Saturday and a further climb to ₹37.17 crore net on Sunday.
More than 13,000 screenings are running across the country, underscoring the massive demand for what many see as Vijay’s cinematic swan song.
Fans had been eagerly awaiting the release, as Jana Nayagan is widely regarded as the actor’s last film after a career spanning over four decades. Vijay, who was elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, began his screen career as a child artist in the 1984 film Vetri and made his lead debut in his father S. A. Chandrasekhar’s Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992. Over the years he grew into one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars, building a devoted fan base with a mix of comedy, dance, romance and socially conscious themes.
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan carries strong political undertones and reflects Vijay’s vision and ideals. Yet beyond its messaging, the film’s biggest draw remains the chance for audiences to see the star perform on the big screen one final time.
