Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | December 28, 2025
Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay is making headlines as he prepares for the release of his upcoming film Jana Nayagan (2026), titled Jana Neta in Hindi. The actor recently attended a grand audio launch event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, alongside the film’s cast and makers, where he revealed that this will be his final film before retiring from cinema.
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features a star-studded cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautam Menon, Priyamani, and Naren. The audio launch event will be broadcast on Zee Tamil on January 4, 2026, ahead of the film’s theatrical release during Pongal on January 9, 2026. On the same day, Prabhas’ The Raja Saab and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakti are also hitting theaters.
Vijay’s Emotional Retirement Announcement
During the event, Vijay addressed his fans with heartfelt words: “I am leaving cinema to stand for my fans. They have given me everything—even a ‘kottai’ (fort). When I started, I felt like I was building a small sand house, but you all helped me create a palace. For those who sacrificed so much for me, I am stepping away from films.”
On Success and Challenges
Vijay also thanked his Malaysian fans and shared a motivational insight: “To succeed, you may not need friends, but you need powerful rivals. Only with a strong adversary can you become stronger. In 2026, history will repeat itself. Let’s welcome it for the people.”
With Vijay’s final cinematic performance highly anticipated, Jana Nayagan promises to be a memorable farewell for fans worldwide, marking the end of an era for one of Tamil cinema’s most beloved stars.
