The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’, the last film starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, turned into a huge celebration in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. While thousands of fans gathered outside the theater for the first day’s show, two tourists from Japan became the center of attention with their special tribute to the actor. The women arrived outside Chennai’s Rohini Cinema wearing traditional kimonos. He also picked up Japanese fans and proudly displayed posters dedicated to Vijay. The photo of the duo reads, “Greatest of the Time Thalapathy Japan Fans.” Videos of fans celebrating outside the theater recently went viral on social media.
Opening day celebrations resemble a festival
The release of ‘Jana Nayagan’ was met with huge celebrations in several theatres. Fans organized drum shows, decorative displays, posters and skirts to welcome Vijay’s last film. For many admirers, this film is more than just a game. This marked the end of Vijay’s career before he fully devoted himself to public affairs after entering politics and becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Huge expectations are surrounding Vijay’s farewell film
Trade pundits have predicted a strong opening for ‘Jana Nayagan’, pointing to Vijay’s loyal fans and the historical record of his last appearance on the big screen. Directed by H. Vinoth, ‘Jana Nayagan’ stars Pooja Hegde opposite Vijay, while Bobby Deol plays the main antagonist. The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Narain, and several other popular actors. The music of the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. His music and background were well-known before the performances, which added to the anticipation of the project.
Combined reviews of ‘Jana Nayagan’
So far, mixed reviews are pouring in for the film. The tweet said, “I watched #BhagavanthKesari (2023) right after I watched #LEO (2023). I enjoyed Bhagavanth Kesari in some parts, though not completely. That said, #JanaNayagan, which is a partial remake of Bhagavanth Kesari, is a great political thriller. A great card list. Another wrote, “Overall, JANA NAYAGAN is a very entertaining political thriller promoted by THALAPATHY VijayThe screen presence and performances are fun, but unsettled by the disjointed show and the boring soundtrack. Like THALAPATHY Vijay’s last film, it still offers enough fans to make it a must watch. “