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Thalapathy Vijay's farewell film Jana Nayagan is now making its way to OTT. After finally hitting theatres on July 23, following multiple delays due to CBFC
clearance, the H Vinoth directorial will be arriving on a major streaming platform this week itself. Those who could not catch Vijay in action for the last time can now enjoy the film from the comfort of their homes. An official announcement about the Jana Nayagan OTT release date was made today, August 17, sending Thalapathy fans into a frenzy.
When And Where To Watch Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan Online
Jana Nayagan is all set to arrive on ZEE5. It will be made available on the popular OTT platform starting August 21. Taking to social media, ZEE5 Tamil shared a special promo and announced the OTT release date with the caption, "Thangamey! Thalapathy #Jananayagan is all set to meet you all on 21st August only on Zee 5."
Jana Nayagan is more than just a film for the die-hard fans of Thalapathy Vijay, since it marks the superstar's last appearance on celluloid. The OTT release is likely to witness similar euphoria as the theatrical release.
Jana Nayagan Plot, Cast, Box Office Collection
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is a political action drama that follows a leader who rises to challenge a corrupt system, a theme fitting given Thalapathy Vijay's own transition towards active politics after this farewell film. The story showcases Vijay in a role that fans see as symbolic of his real-life journey from cinema to public life.
The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast alongside Vijay, including Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Bobby Deol, with Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev Menon in significant supporting roles. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who had earlier hosted a massive audio launch event for the film in Kuala Lumpur.
On the business front, Jana Nayagan was made on a reported budget of Rs 300 crore to 350 crore. Despite facing a major setback from an early digital leak of the film, Vijay's massive fanbase ensured audiences flocked to theatres in huge numbers.
As per industry tracker Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan crossed 196.97 crore net at the Indian box, which equals 228.55 crore gross. The overseas earnings stand at Rs 93.20 crore gross, taking the worldwide total to 321.75 crore gross. Jana Nayagan overtook the lifetime worldwide collection of Karuppu to claim the global number one spot among recent Tamil releases.
