With just a few days left for its global release, Jana Nayagan is in the final stages of its promotional tour. Entertainer directed by H. Vinoth starring tamil nadu chief minister Vijayone of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is scheduled to release in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi on July 23, 2026 and the excitement among fans has been building steadily. Interestingly, the first major booking update came not from Tamil Nadu but from Karnataka.
Bengaluru becomes the first city to open bookings for ‘Jana Nayagan’
Advance bookings for ‘Jana Nayagan’ have officially started in Bengaluru, making it the first major city where fans can book tickets for Vijay’s farewell film. Pre-orders quietly began on Wednesday morning, and the film quickly became a hit on ticketing platforms. Early demand has been strong, with thousands of tickets reportedly sold within hours of bookings opening. This update is exciting for Vijay fans, especially those who were hoping to watch the film when it premieres.
FDFS is scheduled to be held in Karnataka at 6 am
The biggest talking point is the timing of the first day of play. Theaters in Karnataka have announced that the earliest performance of “Jana Nayagan” will start at 6 am on July 23. This has sparked huge interest among fans living near the borders of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, many of whom plan to travel to Bengaluru and other nearby towns to catch the earliest screenings. In contrast, theaters in Tamil Nadu are expected to start screenings later in the morning, with reports suggesting that the first screening may start around 9 am as per the state’s usual release pattern.
It attracted widespread attention ahead of its release on July 23
The early booking response once again highlights Vijay’s unparalleled box office pull. The film boasts a huge cast, including Pooja Hegde, Mamisha Baiju, bobby delPriyamani, Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev Menon, music by Anirudh Ravichand. “Jana Nayagan” is expected to hit more than 3,000 screens worldwide. Bengaluru has already seen a strong booking rush and more cities are expected to open bookings soon as fans prepare to bid farewell to Vijay on the big screen with a grand opening weekend all set.
