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Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hanumankind confirms new song for Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan, says Anirudh has created a ‘beautiful rap song'
Vijay fans are eagerly waiting to know more about his final film as an actor. On Friday, fans got a new surprise as rapper Hanumankind revealed that he has lent his voice to the political action thriller, Jana Nayagan, which will be helmed by director H Vinoth. Hanumankind spoke this first to Ananda Vikatan. The film's music will be scored by Anirudh. (Also read: Jana Nayagan release date: Vijay's final film will hit screens for Pongal 2026; fans say 'one last box office raid') Talking about the exciting collaboration, Hanumankind revealed that the song will be a rap number. As per the official X post of the site, Hanumankind said in Tamil, "I have sung a beautiful rap song for Thalapathy Vijay in the film 'Jananayagan' with music by Anirudh. I will be coming to Chennai for many more projects. Expect more action!" Hanumankind recently made India proud as he decided to represent his home state Kerala at Coachella 2025 and turned up at the music festival with chenda drummers in tow. The percussion band dressed in traditional white outfits and joined him as he performed his latest song, Run It Up on stage. As Vijay plans to contest in 2026 Tamil Nadu elections with his newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), this will be his final film. He even confirmed the same at a rally in February and stated that his 69th film will mark the end of his acting career while addressing critics who questioned the transition. Jana Nayagan is rumoured to be a remake of Anil Ravipudi's 2023 hit Bhagavanth Kesari. The film also stars Bobby Deol and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, with Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in key roles.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Vijay appeals to fans, cadre not to drive two-wheelers recklessly
Actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay on Thursday appealed to his fans and party cadre not to follow his vehicle or drive two-wheelers in a reckless manner, especially without wearing helmets. Speaking briefly to the media at Chennai Airport before departing for Madurai, Mr. Vijay said, 'I am heading to Kodaikanal for the shoot of the movie Jananayagan. I will be visiting Madurai soon as part of the party's upcoming events. Please don't drive rashly or without a helmet – it's deeply distressing to see.' His appeal comes days after some of his fans climbed onto the van in which Mr. Vijay held a road show in Coimbatore when he was in the city for the party's booth-level agents zonal conference.
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vijay urges fans not to follow him or perform stunts, says it scares him
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Wednesday made a rare public address, speaking directly to the media. At the Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu, just before leaving for a film shoot in Kodaikanal, Vijay issued an earnest appeal to his fans, urging them to avoid reckless acts during his public appearances, saying such behaviour causes statement comes days after a fan climbed atop Vijay's van during a political event in Coimbatore in a bid to meet him, followed by another fan attempting the same. The incident prompted concern over the safety of fans and the actor Madurai airport, our friends, brothers, sisters have gathered. Vannakam to Madurai people. Thanks so much for your love. Today I am going to Kodaikanal for my movie Jananayagan shoot. Very soon, on behalf of our party, I will meet you all in another circumstance. But today, in one hour I will be landing there, will meet you and I will be going to do my work. You all be safe and return home,' he said. Vijay further said, 'Don't follow my van and don't drive two wheeler by standing on that, following me without a helmet. Because seeing such visuals makes me nervous. Very soon, in a different situation I will meet you all. Happy May Day. Love you all. See you all. I don't know whether I can convey this message in Madurai airport as I am not aware of the situation there. So I am saying this here itself. Thank you.'advertisementHe added, 'It is really scary to see you like that,' referring to fans who dangerously tail his vehicle or perform stunts during roadshows. Vijay also took the opportunity to extend May Day wishes and reiterated that he would soon meet his supporters again in a more organised manner under the banner of his political party. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Karthik Subbaraj reveals he wrote Retro for Rajinikanth, almost landed Vijay's final film: ‘Initial script was filled with…'
There is no doubt that director Karthik Subbaraj is one of the most sought-after filmmakers in Tamil cinema. Considered one of the pioneers of new-age cinema in Tamil, Karthik has worked with the likes of Rajinikanth, Vikram, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi, SJ Suryah, and now, Suriya. The National Award-winning actor is collaborating with Karthik for the first time in the film, Retro. However, there have been multiple reports about Karthik reuniting with Rajinikanth for a project, and another film with Vijay that didn't reach fruition. In an interview with Galatta Plus ahead of the release of Retro, Karthik dropped a bombshell by revealing who the film was originally pitched to. 'I wrote it for Thalaivar (Rajinikanth),' said Karthik, also putting end to speculations that it was a project that was meant to star actor-politician Vijay. 'Since it was written with him (Rajinikanth) in mind, the initial script was filled with a lot of action and mass elements. However, working on it further, I realised there was a strong love story there.' After the script became a love story at its core, Karthik Subbaraj decided to approach Suriya for the film, and once he gave the go-ahead, certain changes were made to the protagonist's characterisation. 'When Suriya sir read the first draft, he immediately asked me if I'd written it for Rajini sir. Later, we made the protagonist even more vulnerable. However, let me assure you that it doesn't mean the character will not have mass moments or heroism-filled action sequences,' said Karthik. Incidentally, Karthik was in the running to helm Vijay's final film before he takes the political plunge. Now, the superstar's swansong, titled Jananayagan, is helmed by H Vinoth. Not wanting to beat around the bush, Karthik said, 'I did narrate a script to Vijay sir for his last film. In fact, this isn't the first time we have discussed a potential collaboration.' Reminiscing the first time they were supposed to collaborate, Karthik said, 'Even after Jigarthanda, he reached out to collaborate on a film, but somehow, despite narrating many stories, things didn't materialise.' Terming his narration skills as 'not great', Karthik said, 'As many know, I am not a great narrator, and so, things never materialised. By the time I could put together a script for his last film, he decided to collaborate with H Vinoth.' Nevertheless, Jananayagan is set to hit the screens for Pongal 2026. On the other hand, Retro is set to hit the screens on May 1, and will have a clash at the Tamil Nadu box office with Sasikumar-Simran's Tourist Family. The film also has to compete with Nani's much-awaited HIT: The Third Case, which is also hitting screens worldwide on May 1. Backed by Stone Bench Creations and 2D Entertainment, Retro also stars Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, and Prakash Raj, and marks the maiden collaboration between Suriya and composer Santhosh Narayanan.
