Thalapathi Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan has been slated to release on January 9, 2026. As the superstar is expected to be the final film under the direction of H Winith, before he turns into a full-time politician, co-actress Mamita Baiju revealed the details.
In a recent appearance at the Kerala Carnival in Ireland, Premalu actress said, “After shooting together in our one day, I carelessly asked her if Jan Nayagan would actually be her last film. In response, Vijay Sir said that it depends on how elections are held and we will see what happens.” (Translated from Malayalam)
In short, the future of Vijay in cinema depends on the performance of the actor-consignment in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, expected to be in 2026.
Talking more about his experience working with Vijay, Mamita said, “We were together in the last days, I became very emotional with everyone, and the last day, he became emotional.” The superstar was said to be unable to paint with artists and crew.
Coming to Jana Naygan, the upcoming film is called a political action drama in which the superstar is included as a police officer. As Vijay is celebrating his 51st birthday, the manufacturers unveiled the first glimpse from the actioner titled “The First Roar”.
See the first roar of Jan Naygan
The film features Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol as co-Leides, including Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narayan, Priyamani, Mamita Buyu, and more in the lead roles with artists from actors.
Additionally, reports suggest that actress Shruti Haasan is playing an important role in the film, which marks her second cooperation with the superstar after Puli. Vijay sang a track, one last song, a track in actioner, celebrating his career as an actor.
Coming to the actor’s work front, Thalapathy Vijay was last seen in a spy action drama, the largest part of the Venkat Prabhu ever. The film featured the actor in dual roles, focused on a father vs. son rivalry, and is currently streaming on Netflix.
On the other hand, Mamith Buju is going to appear in the next film, titled Irandu Vanam. Apart from Jan Nayagan, they have enterprises like Dude and Suria 46 in the pipeline.
Interestingly, the actress has shared her birthday with Thalapathi Vijay and is celebrating her 24th birthday on 22 June 2025.
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