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Thalapathy Vijay turns down farewell celebrations at 'Jana Nayagan' shoot

Thalapathy Vijay turns down farewell celebrations at 'Jana Nayagan' shoot

Time of India6 days ago

Thalapathy Vijay
's final film before stepping into politics has peaked expectations, and the film shooting is nearing completion. The majority of scenes featuring the actor have been wrapped up recently, marking the close of most of his work for one of Tamil cinema's most influential stars.
However, what stands out is Vijay's quiet and humble approach on set, as he has reportedly turned down any farewell fanfare planned for his last day of shooting, choosing to keep the occasion low-key.
'Jana Nayagan' team planned grand send-off
According to Indiaglitz Tamil, the team had planned a grand celebration to honor Thalapathy Vijay on his final day of filming. The idea was to organize a send-off that included not just the cast and crew but also a select group of devoted fans who have supported Vijay throughout his illustrious career.
The event was meant to be an emotional and memorable occasion to bid goodbye to the star's cinematic journey. However, Vijay is said to have politely refused the plan, insisting that he wanted the day to remain simple and low-key.
Emotional moments on set as Vijay nears completion
Vijay reportedly seems to be visibly emotional as the final film of a popular actor nears completion. The gravity of the moment, completing what could be his last ever film, was not lost on him.
But in keeping with his reserved and grounded nature, the actor chose not to make the occasion about grand gestures or public displays, instead quietly finishing his part and stepping away.
'Jana Nayagan' wrap-up paves way for Vijay's political debut
With 'Jana Nayagan' now set to complete, attention turns to Vijay's next chapter, his formal entry into politics. 'Jana Nayagan' boasts a talented cast and crew, featuring Vijay in the lead role alongside prominent actors such as
Pooja Hegde
,
Prakash Raj
, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Shruti Haasan, and Mamitha Baiju. The film is directed by H Vinoth, known for his compelling storytelling and dynamic visuals, with music composed by
Anirudh Ravichander
, adding to the film's much-anticipated appeal.
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