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4 days ago
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- News18
Pooja Hegde Says It's ‘Sad' That Jana Nayagan Marks Thalapathy Vijay's Last Film
Last Updated: Pooja Hegde opens up about reuniting with Thalapathy Vijay for Jana Nayagan, calling the experience 'bittersweet' as it marks his final film before entering politics. Pooja Hegde is balancing several projects right now, but one film holds particular emotional weight—Jana Nayagan, which marks her reunion with Thalapathy Vijay. The two had previously shared screen space in Beast, a film that gave fans the viral hit Arabic Kuthu and cemented their on-screen chemistry. Now, they're coming together once more—this time, for what will be Vijay's final cinematic outing before he steps fully into the political arena. In a recent conversation with The Times of India, Pooja spoke about the emotional resonance of working with Vijay again. 'I'm excited to be back on set with him," she said, recalling the effortless ease of their collaboration on Beast. She praised Vijay's grounded nature and professionalism, saying, 'He makes everything feel so smooth on set." Yet beneath that joy lies a touch of melancholy. Pooja admitted that knowing this would be Vijay's last film as an actor made the experience 'bittersweet." A long-time admirer of his work, she expressed hope that Jana Nayagan would be seen as a fitting tribute to his cinematic legacy. 'A part of me is sad that it's his last film because we love to watch his films, and I mean, I love his films," she said. 'And more than anything, it should just be treated as a celebration." Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan brings together a power-packed cast including Vijay, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol. The ensemble also features Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju in significant roles. Adding to the musical richness of the film, Anirudh Ravichander helms the soundtrack with a special track featuring rapper Hanumankind. Rumors are also swirling around a surprise cameo by Shruti Haasan, though there's no official confirmation yet. Adding depth to the film's narrative, the makers have reportedly acquired rights to adapt a pivotal scene from Bhagavanth Kesari—one that discusses 'Good Touch, Bad Touch"—to seamlessly integrate an important message into the film. Jana Nayagan is set to hit cinemas on January 9, 2026, and while it marks an end of an era for Thalapathy Vijay fans, it promises to be a grand farewell to a star who redefined mass appeal in Tamil cinema. First Published:
Pink Villa
4 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Pooja Hegde on working with Thalapathy Vijay in Jana Nayagan: 'A part of me is sad that it's his last film'
Pooja Hegde is busy with multiple projects at the moment and one of them is Jana Nayagan. For the movie, she is reuniting with her Beast co-star Thalapathy Vijay. However, this will mark his last film before he fully commits to his political career. In a recent interview with Times of India, the actress opened up about the emotions she is experiencing after their reunion. What did Pooja Hegde say? In the interview, the actress said she felt excited to work with Vijay again, especially since their pairing had clicked well in Beast and the popular song Arabic Kuthu. She appreciated the Leo star's professionalism and kind nature, adding that he made work feel 'effortless' on set. The Retro star also admitted to feeling a bit emotional about the project. She mentioned that it was 'bittersweet' knowing this would be Vijay's final film before he steps away for his political journey. As a fan of Vijay's work, Pooja said that his movies have always been enjoyable to watch and hoped Jana Nayagan would be seen as a celebration of his cinematic journey. In her words, "A part of me is sad that it's his last film because we love to watch his films, and I mean, I love his films. And more than anything, it should just be treated as a celebration." About Jana Nayagan The H Vinoth directorial will feature Vijay, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol in lead roles. The movie also includes a strong ensemble cast with notable names like Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju among others. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Rapper Hanumankind is also lending his voice to one of the songs to add a fresh twist to the album. There's also strong buzz about actress Shruti Haasan making a cameo appearance, though it hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Interestingly, reports suggest that the filmmakers have acquired the remake rights to Bhagavanth Kesari for a specific reason. A powerful scene from the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer, which explains the concept of "Good Touch, Bad Touch," will be adapted into Jana Nayagan. Meanwhile, the film will hit the big screens on January 9, 2026.
