Overseas bookings for Vijay’s Jan Nayakan begin; Canada gives priority to VIP members
Advance ticket sales for Vijay’s last film Jan Nayakan have begun in several overseas markets, with Canada adopting a phased booking system that grants early access to VIP members.
After months of wait, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s last film, Jan NayganPrepping for its theatrical release later this month. While advance booking is yet to begin in India, ticket sales have already started in overseas markets including the UK and Australia, Canada has adopted a phased rollout for bookings.
Canadian distributor York Cinemas announced advance bookings on Wednesday Jan Naygan Will open in phases, with the first 24 hours reserved exclusively for VIP members. The priority window has been extended for customers who had previously purchased tickets for the film and are still waiting for a refund.
In a statement shared on July 15, York Cinemas said that ticket exchanges will only be allowed in person at the theater’s box office. The distributor also confirmed that VIP members will continue to get priority access on the second and third day of booking, with tickets being opened to the general public only after the special booking window ends.
Vijay’s swansong has had a phased release amid strong demand overseas. In the UK, distributor Ahimsa Entertainment revealed that thousands of tickets were sold within the first hour after advance booking began, underscoring the excitement surrounding the film’s release.
The makers have also confirmed this Jan Naygan It will be released in Indian theaters on July 23, a day before the previously announced worldwide release on July 24.
In another important development, the film received a revised certification on July 14 after minor modifications. Its runtime has been extended by 41 seconds, making the final duration 3 hours, 3 minutes and 52 seconds. However, the UK version will be released in its entirety, uncut.
The film is also expected to launch with a special title slate that reads, “Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay”, which is being presented as his final screen appearance, acknowledging Vijay’s transition from cinema to politics.
Directed by H Vinoth, Jan Naygan It stars Vijay along with Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamita Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Priyamani. With overseas bookings already receiving a strong response and Indian ticket sales expected to begin soon, all eyes are now on one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year.
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