Cinema VinesThalapathy Vijay’s swansong, the political action drama Jana Nayagan, has finally opened in theatres after a prolonged delay, and the superstar’s massive fan base has been buzzing with excitement. The film, directed by H Vinoth, is set to be Vijay’s last outing before he embarks on a political career, and it has already begun to capture hearts with its powerful narrative and star‑studded cast.
In addition to Vijay, the movie boasts a formidable ensemble that includes Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, and Mamitha Baiju, as well as veteran actors Nassar, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Narain, and Priyamani. Jana Nayagan was released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, and its opening weekend saw it break into the coveted ₹200 crore club worldwide.
However, the film’s momentum slowed on the first Monday, with a sharp 60% dip in overseas earnings. On day five, the overseas box office brought in only ₹4 crore, bringing the cumulative worldwide total to ₹75.5 crore. Despite this dip, the film’s overall worldwide collection after five days stood at ₹233.24 crore.
These figures put Jana Nayagan ahead of Vijay’s earlier blockbuster Master, which had a lifetime worldwide haul of roughly ₹225.88 crore. With this new total, the movie has become Vijay’s seventh highest‑grossing film globally.
Director H Vinoth shared his perspective on the film’s performance during an interview with NDTV. He noted that historically, only about 10% to 20% of films succeed, and that the intention behind filmmaking is often pure. He added that the industry should not judge a film solely on box‑office numbers, citing examples of Mani Ratnam’s earlier works like Nayakan that were re‑released and celebrated years later.
