Large crowds gathered outside theatres across Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country on Thursday, with fans celebrating the release of Jana Nayagan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's much-awaited film.
Fans Welcome Jana Nayagan
Outside Chennai's Casino Theatre, hundreds of fans gathered hours before the first show, dancing, cheering for Vijay as the countdown to the screening ended.
Madurai also witnessed similar celebrations, with packed first-day-first-show screenings as Jana Nayagan released worldwide.
The excitement stretched well beyond Tamil Nadu. In Bengaluru, fans waiting outside theatres said the occasion felt even more memorable because the film was arriving after Vijay became Chief Minister. "Happy that the film is being released now, after 'Thalapathy' has become CM," they said.
In Mumbai, fans assembled at Miraj Cinema in Wadala for early screenings, with many describing the release as an emotional milestone. "It is a very emotional moment for many of us. We never thought it would come to this. I have been watching Vijay's films for the last 15 years," one moviegoer said.
Social media mirrored the celebrations unfolding outside theatres. "Jana Nayagan fan frenzy in Alankar Cinemas. Theatres are officially back to 'Thiruvizha' mode!" one user posted on X. Another wrote, "No Pongal release for Jana Nayagan? So what! It's truly a festival whenever a Thalapathy Vijay film releases." A third post read, "For the first time ever in cinema... Witness the Flying LED experience for #JanaNayagan."
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Long-Awaited Release
The celebrations followed months of uncertainty surrounding the film. Jana Nayagan was delayed by certification issues, legal proceedings and a piracy leak before finally receiving an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the way for its theatrical release.
The buzz around Jana Nayagan was evident even before release, with the film collecting over Rs 21.06 crore in nationwide advance bookings.
About Jana Nayagan
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay as an ordinary man whose life takes a dramatic turn after his family is attacked, forcing him to emerge as a people's leader against a powerful antagonist played by Bobby Deol.
The cast also features Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain and Nassar, while the music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
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