'Jana Nayagan' release fever grips Tamil Nadu; Vijay's 'One Last Dance' turns theatres into festival venues - VIDEO
ETimes | July 24, 2026 4:39 AM CST
Thalapathy Vijay 's ' Jana Nayagan ' has finally reached theatres after months of anticipation. Directed by H. Vinoth , the political action drama is widely regarded as Vijay's final film before he shifts his complete focus to politics. The release has become a major event for fans and theatres have already turned on the celebration mode.
Theatres turn into celebration venuesSeveral cinema halls in Chennai witnessed a festive atmosphere ahead of the first shows. Giant cutouts of Vijay, colourful banners, decorative lighting and fan-organised events transformed theatre premises into celebration spots.
Fans in Bengaluru and other cities also turned up in huge numbers for early screenings. For many, Jana Nayagan is more than just another commercial entertainer. It represents Vijay's farewell to cinema.
Fans share excitement on social mediaOne user on X wrote, "Jana Nayagan fan frenzy in Alankar Cinemas. Theatres are officially back to 'Thiruvizha' mode!"
Meanwhile, overseas premieres concluded before the film's release in several parts of India. Early reactions are positive for the Vijay film.
"#Jananayagan is not a complete remake of Bhagavanth Kesari. While the first half closely follows the original, the second half takes a completely different direction, with only a few minor elements inspired by Bhagavanth Kesari. The film is set to be a treat for die-hard Vijay fans, packed with mass moments, powerful punch dialogues, and energetic dance numbers from Thalapathy. Just forget all the comparisons, sit back, and enjoy Thalapathy's one last dance (sic)."
Theatres turn into celebration venuesSeveral cinema halls in Chennai witnessed a festive atmosphere ahead of the first shows. Giant cutouts of Vijay, colourful banners, decorative lighting and fan-organised events transformed theatre premises into celebration spots.
Fans in Bengaluru and other cities also turned up in huge numbers for early screenings. For many, Jana Nayagan is more than just another commercial entertainer. It represents Vijay's farewell to cinema.
Fans share excitement on social mediaOne user on X wrote, "Jana Nayagan fan frenzy in Alankar Cinemas. Theatres are officially back to 'Thiruvizha' mode!"
Meanwhile, overseas premieres concluded before the film's release in several parts of India. Early reactions are positive for the Vijay film.
"#Jananayagan is not a complete remake of Bhagavanth Kesari. While the first half closely follows the original, the second half takes a completely different direction, with only a few minor elements inspired by Bhagavanth Kesari. The film is set to be a treat for die-hard Vijay fans, packed with mass moments, powerful punch dialogues, and energetic dance numbers from Thalapathy. Just forget all the comparisons, sit back, and enjoy Thalapathy's one last dance (sic)."
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