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Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues to dominate the Indian box office in its opening weekend. After a slight slowdown on its second day, the film witnessed a notable jump in collections on its first Saturday, signalling strong audience interest and positive weekend momentum. The latest figures indicate that the action drama is inching closer to Rs 90 crore in India, further strengthening its theatrical run. With weekend footfalls remaining steady and the film attracting audiences across key markets, Jana Nayagan has continued its impressive performance, setting the stage for an even stronger finish to its opening weekend.
Jana Nayagan box office collection day 3
According to
Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan earned an estimated Rs 25.01 crore net (at the time of writing) in India on its third day (first Saturday), taking its three-day domestic total to Rs 88.86 crore net. The film registered a healthy jump from its Day 2 collections, indicating strong weekend momentum after the expected weekday dip.The Vijay starrer opened to an impressive Rs 39.91 crore on Thursday before collecting Rs 23.94 crore on Friday. With Saturday witnessing improved footfalls across several centres, the film has now moved within touching distance of the Rs 90 crore mark at the Indian box office. The film's performance suggests positive word of mouth and sustained audience interest, with Sunday's collections expected to further boost its opening weekend total. However, these figures are based on early estimates from the box office tracker and may see slight revisions once the final numbers are reported.
Meanwhile,
Jana Nayagan has also enjoyed a strong start at the worldwide box office. The film has crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone globally, with its total gross collection reaching approximately Rs 112 crore within just three days of release.
About Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan is a 2026 political action drama directed by H. Vinoth, starring
Vijay, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. Blending high-octane action with strong social and political messaging, the film follows Vetri (Vijay), who mentors and protects a young woman, Viji (Mamitha Baiju), as she strives to fulfil her dream of joining the Indian Army. As the story unfolds, the narrative expands from a battle against local corruption to a larger ideological conflict with a formidable global antagonist.
Through its themes of democracy, secularism, women's empowerment and civic responsibility,
Jana Nayagan serves as both a commercial entertainer and a symbolic cinematic farewell for Vijay ahead of his full-time entry into politics.