Thalapathy Vijay was visibly emotional as he got on stage to address at his final audio launch event. Over the years, audio launch events of his films were a platform for him to pour out his thoughts to his legion of fans

Vijay shared life lessons aka ‘Kutty Story’ at the event. He said, “If you want to succeed in life, you may not always need friends but you do need a strong enemy. Only when there is a strong enemy do you become stronger.”

Later, he said, “A small help or a small good deed will help you in the future. Don’t trouble or hurt anyone.”

At the event Thalapathy Vijay danced on Jana Nayagan song Thalapathy Kacheri for one last time and had fans cheering and hooting for him

Vijay on stepping away from movies. "For me, one thing matters. People come and stand in theatres for me. For that reason, I’m ready to stand for them for the next 30–33 years. For these Vijay fans, I’m stepping away from cinema.”

He added, “I’ve faced every kind of criticism right from day one, the same old story. But my fans have stood by me from the very beginning, supporting me relentlessly for 33 years. That’s why, for the fans who stood for me, I will stand for them. This Vijay will repay his debt of gratitude”

Director H Vinoth calls it a 100 percent Thalapathy film. He refuted reports that Jana Nayagan is a remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. He said, "Some people say this is a remake, others call it a partial remake, and a few even think they can compete with us and win. Let me be clear. This is a 100 percent Thalapathy film, and it’s going to be a complete commercial treat in theatres"

Actress Priyamani who has a pivotal role in the film attended the grand event in a blue saree

Filmmakers Nelson Dilipkumar, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Atlee who have greatly contributed to hits in Vijay`s career also spoke about their emotional bond with the actor

Pooja Hegde sad at Jana Nayagan being Vijay`s last film. "Vijay sir, I had so much fun working with you in Beast. People keep asking me when ‘Arabic Kuthu’ Part 2 is coming. There’s so much to learn from you. You’re the most professional star I’ve worked with. Such a huge star, yet so humble. I want to be like you. I’m really sad this is your last film"

Mamitha Baiju got emotional at the audio launch of Jana Nayagan. She said, “Standing beside him feels like a surreal moment for me. My brother is a Thalapathy fan, and we often use Vijay sir’s movie references in our family. I’m really going to miss you, sir"

For fans across India and around the world who were unable to attend in person, the audio launch of Jana Nayagan will be televised on ZEE Tamil and streamed on ZEE5 Tamil on January 4

Jana Nayagan which marks Vijay`s final film will hit the theatres on January 9, 2026