Story by Bahari Duniya | Written by Ranjan Sharma
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan is sending shockwaves across the box office even before its official release. Set to hit theatres on January 9 during the Pongal festival, the film marks a significant milestone in Vijay’s career, being his last film before venturing full-time into politics. Early reports indicate an unprecedented rush in advance bookings, with fans across India and overseas snapping up tickets at record-breaking prices. Analysts are already calling it a pre-release blockbuster, as excitement builds to fever pitch ahead of the festive premiere.
‘Jana Nayagan’ Advance Tickets Collect Rs 35 Crore
According to the latest reports, Jana Nayagan has raked in an impressive Rs 35 crore from worldwide advance bookings even before its release. Of this, Indian theatres have contributed nearly Rs 7 crore, while overseas markets account for over Rs 25 crore, highlighting the film’s massive global appeal. Trade analysts are already calling it a phenomenal pre-release performance, especially as bookings in Vijay’s home state are yet to fully open, leaving experts predicting even bigger numbers in the coming days.
Tamil Nadu Advance Booking Yet to Open
Advance bookings for Jana Nayagan have not yet fully commenced in Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s strongest market. Even with limited shows, the film has already managed to collect nearly Rs 1 crore from the state, signaling immense fan enthusiasm. With the Pongal holidays around the corner, trade experts expect collections to skyrocket once full bookings are open, potentially setting new pre-release records in the region.
Overseas Ticket Sales for ‘Jana Nayagan’ Break Records
The response from overseas markets has been nothing short of phenomenal. In Malaysia, where the team recently held a grand audio launch, Jana Nayagan sold 50,000 tickets within just two hours, marking a record for an Indian film in the country. Meanwhile, the UK market has also seen tremendous enthusiasm, with over 50,000 advance tickets booked, highlighting the film’s massive global appeal even before its official release.
Record Demand in Karnataka Sends ‘Jana Nayagan’ Tickets Skyward
Karnataka has emerged as one of Jana Nayagan’s strongest markets in India, raking in nearly Rs 4 crore from advance bookings alone. In Bengaluru, ticket prices have soared up to Rs 2,000, with theatres like Mukunda selling out their 6:30 am shows priced between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000. Other early morning screenings across the city, priced from Rs 800 to Rs 1,500, are also witnessing full houses, reflecting the massive demand and excitement among fans ahead of the film’s release.
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Trailer buzz and star cast
Jana Nayagan features Thalapathy Vijay in the role of a fearless police officer, promising high-octane action and intense drama. The recently released trailer has fueled fan excitement, with many viewers drawing comparisons to the 2023 Telugu blockbuster Bhagavanth Kesari. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles, adding to the star power and anticipation ahead of its Pongal release.