Thalapathy Vijay wants no company with any political affiliations to get the distribution rights of his film 'Jana Nayagan': Report
Thalapathy Vijay
has made a significant decision regarding the distribution rights of his upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan.' The team has completed filming all scenes involving the lead actor, while a few portions featuring supporting actors are still pending.
The much-awaited film is set to release on January 8, 2026, for the occasion of the Pongal festival. Reportedly, Amazon Prime has secured the OTT rights, and Sun TV has acquired the satellite broadcasting rights. With the core parts of the film wrapped up, the focus has now shifted to the sale of other distribution rights.
Thalapathy
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's stand regarding political influence
In light of this, Thalapathy Vijay has reportedly set a clear condition for the producers.
According to The Hindu, Vijay has insisted that no company with any political affiliations should be allowed to purchase the distribution rights. This decision is said to reflect Vijay's stance on keeping the project neutral and independent from political influences, which aligns with the image he wants to maintain as he transitions from cinema to public life.
His message to the production house was firm, leading to some companies rethinking their involvement.
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New distributors enter the race
One such company is Romeo Pictures(the distributor of Vijay's last release 'GOAT'), which was initially considered a strong contender for the Tamil Nadu distribution rights. However, after Vijay's directive, the company has decided to withdraw. It is now speculated that the rights might go to Lalit Kumar. If that deal doesn't go through, Kalaipuli S. Thanu is also being considered.
The same approach will reportedly be followed for the distribution rights in other states as well, ensuring a consistent policy across regions.
Star-studded cast and high expectations
Directed by H. Vinoth, 'Jana Nayagan' features a star-studded cast including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde,
Prakash Raj
, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju. With Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music and Satyan Sooryan handling the cinematography, the film has generated huge anticipation, especially since it is expected to be Vijay's last film as a lead actor.
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