Will Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Unleash Its 'First Roar' on His Birthday?

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Key Takeaways
- 'Jana Nayagan' marks Vijay's final cinematic performance.
- The "First Roar" will debut on his birthday, June 22.
- The film is set for a global release on January 9, 2026.
- Directed by H. Vinoth, the film involves a talented cast and technical team.
- It is expected to be a major box office success.
Chennai, June 20 (NationPress) The team behind actor Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' announced on Friday that the much-anticipated "First Roar" from the movie will be unveiled at the stroke of midnight on June 22, coinciding with Vijay's birthday.
KVN Productions, the film's production company, took to their X timeline to share, "A lion is always a lion and his first roar is incoming June 22 | 12.00 AM #JanaNayaganTheFirstRoar #JanaNayagan"
'Jana Nayagan' is set to hit cinemas globally on January 9, 2026. Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, this film is a grand endeavor that has stirred immense excitement as it marks the final performance of one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated stars.
The film is anticipated as a homage to Vijay’s remarkable journey, capturing both his cinematic and personal milestones.
Scheduled for release just before Makar Sankranti and Pongal (January 14, 2026), 'Jana Nayagan' is projected to achieve significant box office success.
The movie has already been generating buzz, with its first-look poster creating a sensation online. The film boasts a talented cast and a highly skilled technical team.
Pooja Hegde stars as the female lead, alongside a lineup of notable actors including Mamitha Baiju, Bollywood’s Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, director Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain.
On the technical side, the film features cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan and music composed by one of India’s leading music directors, Anirudh. The editing is managed by Pradeep E Raghav, while stunts are choreographed by Anal Arasu, and the art direction is overseen by Selva.
Sources indicate that KVN Productions and Phars Film have devised a global release strategy to ensure that Thalapathy Vijay’s final cinematic venture reaches audiences worldwide.