The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’, the last film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, was celebrated with a grand ceremony in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. As thousands of fans gathered outside the theater to watch the premiere, two viewers from Japan took center stage with their unique tribute to the actors. The women arrived outside the Rohini Cinema in Chennai wearing traditional kimonos. They also brought their Japanese fans with them and proudly displayed a custom-made poster for Vijay. The poster they carried read “The greatest Talapathy Japanese fans in history.” Video of fans celebrating outside the theater soon went viral on social media.
Opening day celebrations are like a festival
The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’ witnessed massive celebrations in multiple theatres. Fans organized drumming performances, decorative displays, banners and cutouts to welcome Vijay in his final film. To many admirers, the film is more than just another movie in theaters. This marked the end of Vijay’s acting career after entering politics and becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu before fully committing to public service.
Vijay’s farewell film has high hopes
Trade experts predict a strong start for Jana Nayagan, citing Vijay’s loyal fan base and the historic significance of his last appearance on the big screen. “Jana Nayagan” is directed by H. Vinoth and stars Pooja Hegde opposite Vijay while Bobby Deol plays the main villain. The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Narain and several other well-known actors playing important roles. The music of the film was composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Its songs and background score were already popular even before its theatrical release, raising expectations for the project.
“Jana Nayagan” received mixed reviews
Meanwhile, the film received mixed reviews. One tweet read: “I watched #Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) immediately after watching #LEO (2023). I liked parts of ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’, though not completely. That said, #JanaNayagan is a partial remake of Bhagavanth Kesari and is an above average political action thriller. NAYAGAN” is an above average political action thriller, Sarapathy Vijayhas great screen presence and interesting sequences, but is hampered by an uneven script and an uninteresting villain track. As THALAPATHY Vijay’s last film, it still provides enough viewing value for fans. “
