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Khaleej Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'Jana Nayagan' teaser offers first glimpse of Vijay's last film
The first teaser for Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan was unveiled on the occasion of the actor's 51st birthday. Titled First Roar, the short video gives fans their first glimpse of Vijay in the film. The 65-second teaser opens with Vijay's voice saying, "You guys will live in my heart." The actor is then seen walking through a battle-like setting in a police uniform, holding a lathi (baton). The teaser features visuals of destruction and calm intensity, setting the tone for a serious action drama. Along with the teaser, the makers also released a poster showing Vijay seated on a throne with a sword in hand against a smoky, intense backdrop. The film will be Vijay's last before his expected shift to politics. In January, on the occasion of India's Republic Day, Thalapathy Vijay surprised his fans by unveiling his look from the film. The film's first poster showed Vijay taking a selfie with a swarm of people in the backdrop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KVN Productions (@ Jana Nayagan is directed by H Vinoth and features music by Anirudh Ravichander. Venkat K Narayana produces the film under the banner of KVN Productions. It is set to release on January 9, 2026, during the Pongal festival. Vijay was last seen in Venkat Prabhu's The Greatest Of All Time, which emerged as one of the highest-grossers of 2024. The sci-fi action film was produced by AGS Entertainment and focuses on an Indian secret service agent's mission that goes awry, only to resurface and haunt him.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Jana Nayagan' The First Roar: Vijay plays the true leader for the masses in H Vinoth's film
The makers of Tamil star Vijay's upcoming movie Jana Nayagan released the film's first glimpse on the occasion of the actor's 51st birthday. The film will be released in theatres on January 9, 2026, during the festival of Pongal. Directed by H Vinoth, the film marks Vijay's last outing before he gets into full-time politics. Titled 'The First Roar', the video begins with the word En Nenjil Kudiyirikum (to those who live in my heart), the famous line from his speech as the head of his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Vijay is seen as a cop with a blood-stained sword. 'A true leader rises not for power, but for the people,' says a caption in the video. Anirudh Ravichander's background score comes with the mention of 'Thalapathy', the actor's famous moniker. Jana Nayagan is touted to be a political actioner. The previously released first look of the highly-anticipated movie had the star recreate his iconic selfie from the sets of Master in Neyveli in February 2020, while the second look featured the star wielding a whip, with 'Naan Aanai Ittaal' written as a tagline ('Naan Aanai Ittaal' is the iconic song of late actor-politician MG Ramachandran from his 1965 film, Enga Veettu Pillai.) Starring his Beast co-star Pooja Hegde as the female lead, the film features an ensemble star cast that includes veteran Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju. This is Anirudh's his fifth collaboration with Vijay after Kaththi, Master, Beast, and Leo. With Sathyan Sooriyan handling the cinematography, the film has Pradeep E Ragav as the editor, Analarasu as the stunt choreographer, and Selvakumar as the art director. ALSO READ:Vijay's final feature film titled 'Jana Nayagan'; star recreates Neyveli selfie in first look Jana Nayagan is produced by Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions, and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith NK. KVN Productions is also behind the magnum opus Toxic, starring Yash.
News18
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jana Nayagan: Thalapathy Vijay's Final Film's 'First Roar' To Drop At Midnight
Last Updated: Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, will release its 'First Roar' on June 22, his birthday. Directed by H Vinoth, the film releases on January 9, 2026. The makers of Jana Nayagan, Thalapathy Vijay's film, have officially announced that the much-anticipated 'First Roar" will drop at midnight on June 22, coinciding with the star's birthday. This marks the actor's final film before he transitions into a full-time politician. He recently wrapped the film's shoot. Sharing the update on X, production house KVN Productions wrote, 'A lion is always a lion and his first roar is incoming June 22 | 12.00 AM #JanaNayaganTheFirstRoar #JanaNayagan (sic)." This marks one of the first updates on the film. The announcement was backed with a poster featuring Vijay's silhouette. Take a look: Fans expressed their excitement in the comments. A user wrote, 'One last time". Another shared, 'Can't wait to see this man on screen Thalapathy." Others began a countdown, eagerly waiting to see one of the first updates about their favourite star on the screen. Slated for a grand worldwide release on January 9, 2026, Jana Nayagan is helmed by director H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. Touted to be a cinematic spectacle, the film has already sparked massive buzz as it marks the farewell project of one of Tamil cinema's most beloved and successful stars. Positioned as a tribute to Vijay's remarkable journey both in cinema and public life, the film is set to hit theatres just ahead of the festive season of Makar Sankranti and Pongal, heightening expectations for a box office bonanza. The first-look poster, which went viral shortly after release, has only amplified excitement among fans and the industry alike. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, the film stars Pooja Hegde in the lead, along with Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain. On the technical side, the film brings together a top-tier crew: Sathyan Sooryan behind the lens, Anirudh Ravichander handling the music, Pradeep E Raghav on editing duties, Anal Arasu choreographing the stunts, and Selva managing art direction. Sources close to the production reveal that KVN Productions, in collaboration with Phars Film, is preparing an expansive global release plan to ensure that Thalapathy Vijay's cinematic swan song resonates with audiences across continents. First Published:
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is H Vinoth directing Rajinikanth after 'Jana Nayagan' with Vijay? An unexpected union hypes fans
Superstar Rajinikanth and director H. Vinoth have reportedly met twice in recent weeks, fueling speculation that a new collaboration between the two is in the works. While an official announcement is yet to be made, industry insiders believe that their meetings indicate serious discussions about teaming up for a future project. H Vinoth and Rajinikanth's meeting raises speculations A report from Hindu Tamil claims that confirms that Rajinikanth and H. Vinoth have met twice to discuss the possibility of joining hands for a film. Interestingly, the duo attempted to collaborate in the past, but due to various reasons, the project did not materialize. With the latest developments, the possibility of becoming a reality of long-awaited partnership has now increased considerably. Rajinikanth keeps focus on 'Jailer 2' Rajinikanth will be next seen in 'Coolie', and the film directed by Lokesh Kanagarj is scheduled to release this August. Currently, Rajinikanth focuses perfectly on the much-awaited sequel 'Jailer 2', produced by a major production house and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar . The film has been progressing firmly, and Rajinikanth is reportedly requested to dedicate his full attention to this venture. However, the big question is, which director will complete his next project after 'Jailer 2'? Although no confirmation has been given, several names have been flown, in which H Vinoth is emerging as a front runner. H Vinoth keen on striking big with 'Jana Nayagan' Vinoth is currently directing Thalapathy Vijay 's 'Jana Nayagan,' and the upcoming film is in the final stages of filming. Reported to be a political drama, the highly-anticipated film is scheduled to hit screens for the occasion of Pongal 2026. After its release, sources suggest that H Vinoth may start working on Rajinikanth's film, marking a high-profile pairing that fans are eager to witness on the big screen.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Jana Nayagan': Thalapathy Vijay's first-ever glimpse to be released on the actor's birthday, fans await official confirmation
's much-awaited film 'Jana Nayagan' directed by H Vinoth, is officially to be released on January 9, 2026. While the release is several months away, a buzz is developing around the first glimpse of the film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to reports from Let's Cinema, fans may expect the teaser to drop on June 22, 2025, which is also the 51st birthday of Thalapathy Vijay. Traditionally, the leading South star's birthday is marked with the major updates of his films, and if true, the step will reflect the actor's final release 'The Greatest of All Time'. Political action drama with a strong message 'Jana Nayagan' is taking shape as a political action drama with significant weight, especially because it is being described as Vijay's last film as an actor before his full-time transition into politics. Although the official plot details are tightly wrapped, the filming allegedly involves sequences set against the army's background, indicating a strong patriotic venture. Fans are eager to know if this project will actually be Vijay's final on-screen appearance. The star-studded cast and Anirudh's music raise expectations The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast with and Bobby Deol, with Gaut Vasudev Menon, , Narayan, Priyamani, Mamita Baiju, and Monisha Blassi. There is also speculation of a stunning cameo by . The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichender, and the film marks his fifth collaboration with Thalapathi Vijay. In particular, rapper Hanumankind has recorded a high-energy track for the album. Not a remake, but inspired by NBK's 'Bhagavanth Kesari' Contrary to earlier rumors suggesting 'Jana Nayagan' is a remake of Balakrishna's 'Bhagavanth Kesari,' insiders clarified that only a key 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' scene has been adapted. As fans await confirmation on the glimpse release, anticipation continues to mount for what could be Vijay's most impactful film yet.
