Jana Nayagan: Vijay's Farewell Film Set To Have Longest Run-Time In Thalapathy's Career?

Vijay's

film, Jana Nayagan, has become one of the most talked-about projects of the season. Directed by H. Vinoth, the political action drama holds special meaning for fans because it marks Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film before he enters full-time politics. With just a few weeks to go, buzz around the film's run time has sparked interest among fans. As per fresh updates, Jana Nayagan's run time will be the longest in Thalapathy Vijay's film career.

Jana Nayagan Run Time: Thalapathy Vijay's Final Film Set to Be Longest?

If reports are to be believed, Jana Nayagan will have a run time of 3 hours and 6 minutes, with the final portions paying tribute to the actor's glorious film career. This comes second only to Vijay and director Shankar's Nanban, which had a run time of 3 hours and 8 minutes.

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Another interesting update is that the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights of Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan have been sold for a staggering Rs 105 crore, setting a record in the region's film distribution market even before its release. This valuation is regarded as the highest to date for a Tamil film, cementing Vijay's star power at the box office. Reports also reveal that the global business for Jana Nayagan is projected to reach Rs 400 crore, placing it among the top-grossing Tamil films of all time. The theatrical rights sale adds to the growing buzz around the film's release.

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Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is touted to be a political thriller featuring Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, and Gautham Menon in pivotal roles. Rumours suggest that Jana Nayagan is a Tamil remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari. However, the team has not confirmed this yet. The movie is also set for a major box-office clash, going up against several Tamil and Telugu releases such as Parasakthi, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, The Raja Saab, Anaganaga Oka Raju, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, and BMW. The film is slated to release in theatres on January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal holidays.