The excitement surrounding Vijay’s final cinematic outing, Jana Nayakan, has reached its peak, with rising ticket prices in Bengaluru reflecting unprecedented demand. As the Pongal release approaches, Karnataka is witnessing a huge rush in advance bookings, pushing the prices of morning shows to astonishing levels.
Reports indicate that overseas markets, as well as Karnataka and Kerala, have already opened bookings for Jana Nayakan. According to Sacknilk, the opening collections are impressive, with the film reportedly earning over Rs 20 crore on its opening day.
According to ABP Live, tickets for the 6:30 am show at Mukund Theater on the day of release are priced between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000, and all the seats have already been sold on BookMyShow. Other theatres, including Swagat Shankar Nag, Sri Vinayak, Cinefile HSR Layout, Gopalan Grand Mall, Sri Krishna, Brundha RGB, Vaibhav and Prasanna, have also reported complete sell-outs for the initial shows, with most tickets priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500. The lowest priced early morning tickets currently available in select theaters are around Rs 800, while later shows starting at 9:30 am and 10 am are selling for Rs 300 to Rs 800.
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Trailer Highlights
The recently released trailer shows Vijay in a larger-than-life avatar described as the “king of criminals” who clashes with gangs and emerges victorious with the support of common citizens. Despite his impressive screen presence, his character presents himself as a principled individual guided by strong values.
The story takes an emotional turn when Vijay’s character inspires Mamita Baiju’s character to join the armed forces. The brutal attack on him inspires a continued search for justice. Bobby Deol leaves a strong impression as the antagonist and gives Vijay an ultimatum within 30 days. Pooja Hegde appears at key moments, adding emotional depth to the action-packed narrative. The 2 minute, 52 second trailer ends on a high note depicting a spectacular face-off and Vijay’s triumphant return.
Directed by H Vinoth and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, Jana Nayakan stars Pooja Hegde, Priyamani, Mameetha Baiju and Bobby Deol in lead roles. The film is set for a grand theatrical release on January 9, 2026, just before Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
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Vijay’s departure from cinema
During the audio launch of the film in Malaysia, Vijay officially announced his decision to move away from films. He said, “When I came into films, I thought I was building a small sand house. But you all built a palace for me. The fans helped me build a fort. So I have decided to stand up for them. The fans who left everything for me, I am leaving cinema only.”
Box-office battle ahead
Jana Nayagan will face stiff competition at the box office, competing with other major releases including Prabhas’s The Raja Saab and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parashakthi, which is scheduled to release on January 10.