Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Sets Advance Booking Record in UK Ahead of Pongal Release

Superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, is all set for a grand Pongal release on January 9, 2026, after which Vijay will retire from acting to focus entirely on politics. The action drama, directed by H. Vinoth and inspired by Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari, has already created massive buzz among fans.

Advance Booking Milestone

Advance ticket bookings in the UK have shattered previous records in Tamil cinema:

• 12,700 tickets sold in the first 24 hours, surpassing the record previously held by Vijay’s Leo (10,000 tickets in 24 hours).

• This sensational demand signals an enthusiastic send-off for the Tamil superstar, with fans eager to witness his final cinematic outing.

Cast & Crew

• Lead Actress: Pooja Hegde

• Pivotal Role: Mamitha Baiju (Bollywood sensation)

• Supporting Cast: Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain

• Producer: Venkat K. Narayana (KVN Productions)

• Music Composer: Anirudh Ravichander

A few songs from the film have already been released, further heightening anticipation. Fans and cinephiles alike are expecting a grand cinematic experience, in line with Vijay’s decades-long film legacy.