In Pictures: CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ opens to fan frenzy
HEn July 23, 2026 (Thursday), Jana NayaganThe film, starring Tamil Nadu CM and star actor Vijay, hit screens across the world. Directed by H Vinoth, fans in Tamil Nadu attended the celebrations in large numbers. Theaters in the state staged festive scenes such as drum shows and milk shows. abhishekams Vijay’s cutouts, posters and fireworks. The first day first release (FDFS) celebrations reflected the huge anticipation for the film, which was billed as Vijay’s last outing on the big screen.
Jana Nayagan It comes two months after Vijay took office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and marks his transition from films to full-time politics. The film faced censorship obstacles before its release. Despite the controversy, fans flocked to theaters to celebrate their favorite star. Here are some photos from the celebrations:
STAR WORSHIP: A fan pours milk on Vijay’s poster as part of the first day celebrations of Tamil movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at a theater in Ramanathapuram. L. BALACHANDAR/HINDU
Excited fans wave the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) flag at the Casino Theater in Chennai to celebrate the release of Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’. R. RAGU/HINDU
Various Vijay posters were displayed during the FDFS celebrations of ‘Jana Nayagan’ at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai. SHIVARAJ VEDHAN/HINDU
Photo: R SENTHILKUMAR
FAN LOVE: Fans are wearing headbands bearing the name of Vijay’s latest movie. ‘Jana Nayagan’ opened to great response in Tamil Nadu. PTI
As a large number of fans turned up to watch ‘Jana Nayagan’, Vijay’s poster was adorned with a huge garland at a theater in Ramanathapuram. L BALACHANDAR/HINDU
Photo: R SENTHILKUMAR
SELFIE TIME: Fans in Chennai take photos in front of the poster of Vijay’s latest film ‘Jana Nayagan’ directed by H Vinoth. PTI
A crowd of fans gathered at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai for the first day screening of ‘Jana Nayagan’. SHIVARAJ VEDHAN/HINDU
Photo: R SENTHILKUMAR
TRADITIONAL TOUCH: A group of ‘chenda’ drummers attend the opening day celebrations of ‘Jana Nayagan’ starring Vijay. PTI
Photo: RAGU R
ONE LAST DANCE: Vijay’s die-hard fans dance and enjoy the celebrations at the Casino Theater in Chennai ahead of the first show of ‘Jana Nayagan’. R RAGU/HINDU
Photo: RAGU R
A big cut of Vijay at the Casino Theater in Chennai on the release day of the political action movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ directed by H Vinoth. R RAGU/HINDU
Photo: RAGU R
At the Albert Theater in Chennai, fans are celebrating the release of ‘Jana Nayagan’ with the traditional practice of pouring milk over the cutout of Tamil Nadu CM and superstar Vijay. R RAGU/HINDU
It was published – 23 July 2026 13:13 IST
