There is a break on the release of ‘Jana Nayagan’: Jana Nayagan surrounded in controversies, will it now hit the theaters on this date?

New Delhi. South Indian cinema superstar (Thalapathy Vijay) has said goodbye to his film career after entering politics. Amidst the election success of his party (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), now the eyes of the fans are fixed on his last film, which is currently known as ‘Thalapathy 69’.

Not ‘Thalapathy 69’, real name is ‘Jana Nayakan’

The real name of this much awaited film of Vijay is Jana Nayagan. Since this is the 69th film of his career, fans are calling it ‘Thalapathy 69’. This film is directed by H. Vinoth, who is known for his powerful content.

What was the controversy, why was the release postponed?

There were many big reasons behind the delay in the release of the film. At first, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had objected to some scenes and religious references in the film. The matter escalated so much that it had to be taken to Madras High Court.

Apart from this, the news of the HD version of the film getting leaked online in April 2026 gave a big blow to the makers. After the release of the trailer, it was being called a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari on social media, although the director called it his original presentation.

When can the film be released?

Earlier this film was scheduled to release on Pongal 2026, but it was postponed due to controversies. Now there are reports that ‘Jana Nayakan’ may hit the theaters on May 8, 2026. However, it has not been officially announced yet.

What will be special in the film?

In this film, Vijay is playing the role of ‘Vetri Kondan’, an honest IPS officer, who wages a war against the corrupt system. Along with him, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju will be seen in important roles in the film. The music of the film has been given by Anirudh Ravichander, whose songs are already in the news.

Emotional farewell for fans

‘Jana Nayakan’ is not just a film, but the last chapter of Vijay’s illustrious film career. In such a situation, the fans are very emotional and excited about this film. Now it remains to be seen how much history this film creates at the box office after its release.