Bhagavanth Kesari Trends on OTT Ahead Of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Release

Call it coincidence or inspiration, the trailer of Vijay’sJana Nayagan has given fans every reason to fuel speculation about its storyline, with many believing it to be a remake ofAnil Ravipudi’s Nandamuri

Balakrishna-starrer Bhagavanth Kesari. Ever since the trailer of Vijay’s much-anticipated film was released a few days ago, film enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting to watch it on the big screen and cheer for Thalapathy’s swan song. However, several netizens on social media have been pointing out similarities between Jana Nayagan and Bhagavanth Kesari, further strengthening reports that the H. Vinoth-directed action drama could indeed be a remake.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film trends online ahead of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan

With the film’s release drawing closer, fans have now begun revisiting the Telugu action drama on OTT platforms, resulting in Bhagavanth Kesari trending online. The film has since climbed to the top spot, indicating strong viewer interest, particularly ahead of Jana Nayagan’s release. On Amazon Prime Video, Bhagavanth Kesari is currently trending in the number one position in the drama movies category. The film, which also stars Sreeleela and Kajal Aggarwal, carries the following synopsis on the platform: “A former prisoner is determined to train his adoptive daughter to join the Indian Army. However, his mission is disrupted by a confrontation with a ruthless businessman.” The Anil Ravipudi directorial went on to win the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 71st National Film Awards.

At a press meet for his upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anil Ravipudi was asked whether the Tamil film was a remake of his hit. Responding to the question, he said, “Vijay is a superb gentleman, and this is his final film before he leaves cinema for politics. Let us wait for the film’s release to see if I have any role to play in it or not. After the release, everyone will know how it has been treated, and only then would it be right to talk about it. Until then, let us not call it a remake or anything else—it is a Thalapathy Vijay film.”

About Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol in lead roles. The film is being touted as Vijay’s swan song before his full-fledged entry into politics. It is slated for a Pongal 2026 release and will clash at the box office with Sivakarthikeyan’s period drama Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, which hits theatres on January 10.