"Historic day for Tamil cinema": Fans celebrate CM Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release, turn emotional
Chennai, July 23
The release of Tamil Nadu CM and actor Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' has sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement across theatres on opening day, as fans gathered in large numbers well before the first show.
From early morning celebrations to fans dancing to music, confetti, giant cut-outs, enthusiastic chants and cheers outside cinema halls, the film's arrival transformed theatres into festive venues.
Many moviegoers described the occasion as more than just a film release, calling it a celebration of their admiration for the star and the anticipation built over several months.
Visuals from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore show a massive fan frenzy, with many gathered to celebrate the film's release. Speaking to ANI, a fan shared, "Before the elections, it was Thalapathy Vijay's film; now it is CM Vijay. We are very excited as the film has arrived after so many struggles. It is a historic day for Tamil cinema and Tamil Nadu politics.
A female fan, Aishwarya, expressed delight on the film's release and added, "We are super excited and also very emotional as it is his last film. We have been waiting for two hours for the screen to open."
Fans were also spotted donning special t-shirts with the film's title, showing their support for Vijay and 'Jana Nayagan'.
"I have been a Thalapathy fan since I was a kid and my mother is also a fan," one said.
On the other hand, Chennai has erupted in celebration, with the city's cinema halls witnessing a festival-like atmosphere from the early hours of the day. Adding an international touch to the festivities, a group of Vijay's fans from Japan arrived at Rohini Theatre in Koyambedu to watch 'Jana Nayagan' on its opening day.
Social media has been flooded with videos of fans dancing outside theatres, while long queues and jubilant crowds reflected the film's widespread appeal. Many even arrived with their cars and bikes adorned with stickers of 'Jana Nayagan'.
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay alongside Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain.
The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, editing by Pradeep E Ragav and production design by V Selvakumar.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So happy to see this! As a Tamilian, I'm proud of how cinema and culture bring people together. The fan from Japan coming to watch is incredible - shows how much Thalapathy means globally. But honestly, I hope CM Vijay focuses more on governance now than films, no matter how much we love him on screen!
थलपति विजय का यह अंतिम फिल्म है, यह सोचकर दुख होता है 😢 लेकिन उन्होंने राजनीति में कदम रखकर दिखा दिया कि असली हीरो सिर्फ पर्दे पर नहीं, बल्कि जमीन पर भी होता है। जय हिंद! 🇮🇳
The excitement is real! From the car stickers to those giant cut-outs, this is pure love from fans. I remember how his films used to bring my whole family together. But I wonder - with all this adulation, how will he handle criticism in politics? Let's see if he can keep the same connect with the people.
I've been a Thalapathy fan for 15 years. From 'Ghilli' to 'Jana Nayagan' - what a journey! The fact that fans from Japan came to Chennai shows his universal appeal. But honestly, we need to balance fan worship with reality. Hope this film's success translates into good governance, not just good cinema.
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