Tamil megastar Vijay, affectionately referred to as Thalapathy by his die-hard fans, is all set for his last time in front of the camera in Jana Nayagan. The movie, directed by H. Vinoth, is scheduled to hit theaters on January 9, 2026, during the extravaganza Pongal festival. This news has filled fans with excitement and nostalgia as they await their beloved hero's farewell act before going full-time into politics.

Initially planned for an October 2025 release, Jana Nayagan was delayed to coincide with the Pongal festival, a celebration that is famous for huge box-office openings in Tamil films. The movie has a star-studded cast, with Vijay in the lead role and Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The music for the movie is scored by Anirudh Ravichander, who has already given chartbuster albums for Vijay's movies.

Vijay had declared his retirement from acting earlier this year in February 2024, stating that he would be devoting himself full-time to politics. He formally inaugurated his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which was the start of his new life outside cinema. His retirement from films after Jana Nayagan is a significant change in his career, as he wants to serve the people through active political participation.

The fans have reacted to this news with a mix of emotions. While they are glad to see Vijay in his swan song, they are sad at his retirement from cinema too. Social media is abuzz with such phrases as "one final box office raid," which are a testament to their anticipation of the big release of the movie. Vijay has been the most dependable of the stars of Tamil cinema, churning out hits annually, and expectations are sky-high for his farewell film.

With a good story, fine cast, and Vijay's on-screen charisma, Jana Nayagan may turn out to be a record-breaker farewell. The Pongal 2026 release can be a proper tribute to his on-screen journey, with his fans bidding farewell to their beloved Thalapathy on the silver screen.