Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’locks Pongal 2026 release date

The much-awaited final film of Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, Jana Nayagan , is all set to hit theatres worldwide on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the festive Pongal weekend. The announcement was made by the production team on Thursday, accompanied by a striking new promotional poster featuring Vijay amid a massive crowd of supporters.

Directed by H. Vinoth, the film also stars Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles, with a special appearance by Dulquer Salmaan. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who reunites with Vijay after their successful collaborations in Master and Leo . The first single from the movie is expected to release soon.

Touted as a powerful political action drama, Jana Nayagan marks a milestone in Vijay’s illustrious career as it is expected to be his final feature film before he steps into full-time public service. Fans across Tamil Nadu and beyond are eagerly awaiting this release, which is already being hailed as a cinematic celebration of Vijay’s legacy.

With Jana Nayagan eyeing a grand Pongal release, it is set to clash with Prabhas’ upcoming film The Raja Saab promising one of the biggest box-office battles of 2026.

Over the years, Thalapathy Vijay has built a reputation as one of Indian cinema’s most bankable stars, delivering back-to-back hits such as Master , Beast , Varisu , and Leo . With Jana Nayagan , fans are expecting an emotional farewell filled with high-octane action, stirring music, and the trademark charisma that has defined Vijay’s nearly three-decade-long journey in cinema.