Vijay’s historic political debut aligns with the delayed release of his film Jana Nayagan in Tamil Nadu on May 4, 2026. Fans are calling for a new title card to read ‘CM Thalapathy Vijay’.
Key facts:
- Vijay is leading in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with his party winning over 100 of the state’s 234 seats.
- Jana Nayagan was set for release in January but faced delays due to certification issues.
- The film incurred over Rs 70 crore in financial losses from these delays.
- It leaked online in April, raising piracy concerns within the Tamil film industry.
- The official release date of Jana Nayagan remains unconfirmed as it is currently sub judice.
Director H Vinoth stated that this film is expected to be Vijay’s last before fully entering politics. Venkat K Narayana congratulated Vijay on his political success, calling it a revolution.
Despite expressing sadness over the censor issues, Vijay remains largely unfazed. Fans are eager for the film’s release to recover its budget.
