Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan’, which has been heavily promoted as the actor’s last film after his full-time political journey, has been released to a strong response in bookings. The film has already clocked in impressive ticket sales across India and overseas even before its theatrical release, suggesting the massive anticipation around the project. Fans have been eagerly waiting to see Vijay one last time on the silver screen, and the film is one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
‘Jana Nayagan’ crosses impressive milestone in pre-sales
According to Sacnilk, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has grossed Rs 9.58 crore from the bookings across India, and a total of 3,57,022 tickets have been sold already. The film is also doing well in international markets. The overseas bookings have crossed Rs 11-12 crore even before its release. Even before the first show is screened, the international advance sales have already crossed the Rs 21 crore mark, a good start for the film. The numbers are a testimony to the undiminished box office clout of Vijay and the eagerness of the moviegoers to watch his swansong. The first-day numbers are expected to cross Rs 100 crore, and Vijay is all set for another record-breaking opening.
High expectations surround Vijay’s final film
For months, fans have been calling ‘Jana Nayagan’ ‘One Last Time’ and ‘One Last Dance’ – celebrating what is being said as Vijay’s last outing as a hero. He made it clear that he would focus on politics and ‘Jana Nayagan’ would be his last film. The project also faced many hurdles and received its censor certificate after delays due to certification issues and online leaks. Now that the release date is set in stone, all eyes are on the film to see if it can convert its strong pre-release momentum into a record-breaking theatrical run.
‘Jana Nayagan’ set to open huge on July 23
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features Vijay in the lead role alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and several other actors in pivotal roles. The film’s music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander. With strong advance bookings, a powerful cast, and the emotional value of being Vijay’s farewell film, ‘Jana Nayagan’ heads into release on July 23 carrying huge expectations from fans and the trade alike.
