Wimbledon celebrates Jannik Sinner's win with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'-inspired poster
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Italy's Jannik Sinner etched his name in history as he defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam overall in a breathtaking finale on Centre Court.
The 22-year-old's triumph marks a significant moment in his career and a shift in men's tennis.
Wimbledon's 'Jana Nayagan' tribute to the champion
Adding a creative twist to the celebrations, Wimbledon's official Twitter handle unveiled a special 'Jana Nayagan'-style poster of Jannik Sinner to mark his momentous win. The poster features a caricature of Sinner taking a selfie surrounded by jubilant fans a nod to the now-iconic scene from the first look of Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Jana Nayagan.
The caption read, 'The First Roar. JANNIK SINNER IS YOUR WIMBLEDON CHAMPION.' Fans were quick to spot the resemblance to Vijay's 'First Roar' poster, where the actor, dressed as a cop, also takes a selfie amid a crowd, a moment that lit up social media when it dropped on Vijay's birthday.
When sports meets cinema: Fans celebrate the crossover
The crossover between global sport and South Indian cinema lit up social media timelines, with fans of both Sinner and Vijay lauding the clever parallel.
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One comment read, "Graphic designer is definitely Indian." Another one commented, "Evano namma paya dhaan admin pole. Gr8." A third one commented, "Happy to see Thalapathy reference in Wimbledon." Another comment read, "Thalapathy effect."
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'Jana Nayagan' to mark Vijay's last film?
Speaking at an event in Ireland, the 'Jana Nayagan' actress Mamitha Baiju opened up on whether the movie will mark Vijay's last outing. She said, " One day while we were shooting together, I casually asked him if Jana Nayagan would be his final film. Vijay sir smiled and said it depends on the outcome of the 2026 elections. He added, 'Let's see how things turn out."
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