Jana Nayagan, Indian politician-actor Vijay’s final film, draws huge crowds and delivers strong box office
Jana Nayagan, the final film of actor‑politician Vijay, was released on July 23 and attracted large audiences across India. Fans attended screenings with celebrations that included fireworks, cake‑cutting and DJ parties, and a theatre in Karnataka reported about 2,000 attendees for the opening. The movie opened to a worldwide gross of roughly 782.7 million rupees (about US$8.1 million).
- ▪Jana Nayagan is Vijay’s last film before he devotes himself fully to his role as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- ▪The opening day saw massive crowds, with a Karnataka theatre hosting around 2,000 fans and celebrations featuring fireworks and confetti.
- ▪Fans organized cake‑cutting ceremonies and DJ parties to mark the film’s debut.
- ▪Indian entertainment data firm Sacnilk reported a worldwide gross of 782,700,000 rupees, equivalent to about US$8.1 million.
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- ▪ 'Jana Nayagan' BO day 3: Thalapathy Vijay film's collection jumps 34.8% — Times of India
- ▪ 'Jana Nayagan' Day 3: Vijay's film adds Rs 1.94 Cr, India net hits Rs 65.79 Cr — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Jana Nayagan Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Update: Vijay’s last film earns over Rs 78 crore — The Indian Express
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