Ticket Sales Surge Without Trailer; Frenzy Around Thalapathi Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ Worldwide

Staff Report: PNN

Even before the residual buzz from the grand audio launch subsides, Thalapathi Vijay’s upcoming political action film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has generated worldwide discussion. Despite the official trailer not yet being released, ticket sales have seen unprecedented demand.

Industry sources report that the premiere show and opening day’s advance ticket sales have already generated around 150 million INR. In foreign markets, audience interest is particularly noticeable, with 110–120 million INR collected just from advance bookings abroad. North America, the UK, and Australia saw large turnout due to Vijay’s fanbase.

Ticket sales in India are comparatively lower so far, totaling around 30 million INR, but trade analysts consider this temporary. Currently, booking is only open in Karnataka and Kerala. Once Tamil Nadu and other major regions open for booking, the first-day revenue is expected to increase significantly, as these regions represent Vijay’s strongest markets.

Multiple factors contribute to the buzz around ‘Jana Nayagan’. This is considered Vijay’s final film before his political engagement, which has heightened audience curiosity. Additionally, discussions have arisen regarding the similarities with Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Bhagavanta Kesari’.

Director H. Vinoth recently stated in an interview that audiences need not overthink the inspiration behind the story. He emphasized that the main focus is seeing Thalapathi Vijay on screen. He encouraged viewers to watch at least one show to understand the film fully.

The unprecedented advance demand demonstrates that ‘Jana Nayagan’ is not just a movie but carries special significance as Vijay’s farewell chapter.