It is Thalapathy Vijay everywhere as the superstar is once again going to win hearts with his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan. The film is set to release on July 23, 2026, after facing several hurdles. The revised version has now completed all certification formalities. Ahead of the theatrical release, the newly released promotional video has visuals of his transition into films, creating huge excitement among fans.
Thalapathy Vijay earned a mammoth sum of Rs. 220 crores for his last film, Jana Nayagan
The excitement around Vijay’s film, Jana Nayagan, which is said to be his farewell film, has generated massive interest among moviegoers, particularly in Tamil-speaking regions. In the film, Vijay, who will be seen in the titular role, received a substantial amount as remuneration. As per multiple reports, Vijay has been paid around Rs. 220 crore as fees. The report further stated that if the film crosses a global box-office collection, then the actor will be paid Rs. 31 crore as a bonus.
Coming back to the other cast member’s fee, Bobby Deol, who made a stupendous mark with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, will play a negative role in the film. He will have a face-off with Vijay, and for his role, the actor secured a paycheck of Rs. 5 crore. Pooja Hegde, who is playing the female lead in the film, is reportedly receiving Rs. 3 crore. Pooja had earlier collaborated with Vijay in Beast.
The film is directed by H. Vinoth, who is hailed for his gripping storytelling. For his tribute to Vijay, Vinoth is paid Rs. 25 crore. Anirudh Ravichander is the man behind Jana Nayagan’s background score. Anirudh is known in the industry for giving some cult BGMs and music scores, and for Vijay’s farewell film, he was paid Rs. 13 crore.
Apart from Vijay, Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde, Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju plays a pivotal role. Mamitha will be seen as Vijay’s adopted daughter, ‘Viji Srikanth’. The actress reportedly took home Rs. 60 lakhs as remuneration. Not just this, the film also features acclaimed filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon in a special appearance. For his brief role in the film, Gautham was paid Rs. 30 lakhs.
More about Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan is the much-awaited film of Thalapathy Vijay, as it portrays him in multiple avatars, including a police officer, prisoner, and political leader. The newly released promo features some high-octane action sequences. One of the most talked-about moments of the promo features Vijay’s signature hand-slashing gesture. For the unversed, the gesture is associated with Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.
The promo video is also special as it introduces him as the “Honourable Chief Minister,” which further strengthened the film’s political undertones. The film had faced many hurdles earlier, like certification issues and an online leak, which eventually delayed its release. Not just this, the CBFC directed the makers to implement many modifications, which included trimming certain scenes, replacing footage, and muting a few references related to religion and Vijay’s political party. The film has already witnessed a strong response in advance bookings as people are blocking the seats.
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