Tamil cinema icon Thalapathy Vijay is set to bid farewell to the silver screen with his final film, Jana Nayagan, a high-octane political action thriller scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, just ahead of the Pongal/Makar Sankranti festive window.
Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan marks Vijay’s 69th and last cinematic outing before he transitions into full-time politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Star-Studded Cast
The film boasts a powerhouse ensemble:
- Thalapathy Vijay
- Pooja Hegde
- Bobby Deol
- Gautham Vasudev Menon
- Prakash Raj
- Priyamani
- Narain
- Mamitha Baiju
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Revathi
Music & Production
- Music Composer: Anirudh Ravichander (his fifth collaboration with Vijay after Kaththi, Master, Beast, and Leo)
- Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan
- Editing: Pradeep E. Ragav
- Action Choreography: Anl Arasu
- Budget: ₹300 crore
Political Undertone
Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, Jana Nayagan is not just a film—it’s a cinematic sendoff for Vijay’s three-decade-long career. The storyline reportedly follows a former police officer drawn into a high-stakes political battle.