Updated On: 02 January, 2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan opens on January 9 with advance bookings touching Rs 15 crore despite limited screens. FDFS celebrations are planned across locations, with Kerala’s first show rescheduled to 6 am

Still from Jana Nayagan
Thalapathy Vijay`s Jana Nayagan will be released in theatres on January 9. The film is extra special as it marks Vijay`s final film before he dedicates his time to his political career. The advance sales of Jana Nayagan have already gone live in limited screens. More screens will be opened up closer to the release date. Reportedly, the advance booking sales now stand at Rs 15 crore for its opening day.
In India, select theatres in Kerala and Karnataka have started booking for Jana Nayagan, which also stars Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju. So far, sales of Rs 3 crore have been made between the two states. Around Rs 11–12 crore in pre-sales have been made in the global market. The majority of the contributions are from North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where Vijay continues to enjoy a massive fandom.