Jana Nayagan: Did Tamil Nadu Theatres Face Loss Worth Rs 100 Crore Due To Thalapathy Vijay Film's Delayed Release?

Widely regarded as Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan (Jana Neta in Hindi) has been one of the most keenly awaited films in Indian cinema, with fans tracking every update since its announcement.

The makers, KVN Productions, have now officially confirmed that the film’s release has been postponed. Originally slated to hit theatres on January 9, 2026, the release has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. The film is stuck in a limbo with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and three court cases later, there’s still no resolution. Now, reports of Tamil Nadu theatres facing a loss of over Rs 100 crore due to the delay are making rounds and it has taken over the internet.

Trade Analyst Makes Shocking Claims About Jana Nayagan

A trade analyst revealed to India Today that due to the delay in the release of Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, theatres are facing huge losses worth crores. Explaining it all, Ramesh Bala shared how Pongal was supposed to witness the clash of Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi and however, the film's release was stalled. "Vijay's film could easily have made Rs 150-200 crore in Tamil Nadu alone, Parasakthi made Rs 55 crore in Tamil Nadu," he said.

The critic also mentioned that Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar was a ‘complete washout’ while Jiiva’s Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimayil made about Rs 30 crore. "Since there is no projected revenue, the Tamil Nadu box office could have lost almost Rs 100 crore because of Jana Nayagan's delay," Bala added.

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Earlier, a Chennai theatre owner, Ruban Mathivanan of GK Cinemas, also said that the delay of Jana Nayagan has messed up the release schedule of Tamil films for the next few months.

KVN Productions went to the apex court after a January 9 High Court order stalled the film’s release by staying a Single Judge Bench directive that called for the immediate issuance of a UA certificate. Days later, on January 15, the Supreme Court refused to entertain another plea by the producer challenging the Division Bench’s stay and the delay in the final censor certificate. The case was eventually heard on January 20, keeping the makers and fans in anxious anticipation. Stay tuned for more updates!The film, touted as Vijay’s last film before his full-time foray into politics, was originally slated for a January 9 release to coincide with the Pongal festival. Just a day before release, the makers announced that it will be postponed, citing circumstances beyond their control.