Naman Ramachandran Tamil-language cinema superstar Vijay‘s highly anticipated cinematic farewell, “Jana Nayagan,” has officially locked its global theatrical release for Jan.
9, 2026, positioning the film for a dominant run during the lucrative Makar Sankranti and Pongal holiday corridor. Directed by H.
Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, “Jana Nayagan” (which translates to “The People’s Leader”) marks a significant milestone as Vijay’s final on-screen appearance before his previously announced retirement from acting in order to join politics.
The strategic release date places the film just days ahead of the Pongal festival (Jan. 14, 2026), historically a lucrative period for Tamil cinema.
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