Chennai, India — January 7, 2026
Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, is gearing up for a historic theatrical release, with advance booking trends pointing toward a massive box office opening. As of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the film has already crossed significant pre-sales milestones across domestic and international markets.
Advance Booking Report
Globally, Jana Nayagan has recorded over ₹50 crore in advance bookings just two days ahead of its release, underlining extraordinary fan demand.
In India, the film has generated approximately ₹10.05 crore in advance collections, including block seats. More than 273,000 tickets have already been sold nationwide.
Among Indian states, Karnataka leads the advance booking race with ₹4.86 crore gross, followed by Kerala with ₹1.99 crore.
Despite bookings not being fully opened in Tamil Nadu, the film has still managed to collect around ₹2.97 crore through limited shows.
Overseas Market Surge
Jana Nayagan has delivered an explosive response overseas, clocking over $4 million (approximately ₹33 crore) in international advance bookings.
Malaysia has witnessed a historic response, with 50,000 tickets sold within just two hours of booking opening—fastest ever for an Indian film in the region. Total ticket sales in Malaysia have now crossed 100,000.
In the United Kingdom, advance sales stand at approximately $1.2 million.
North America has recorded pre-sales of around $650,000.
Release Date and Opening Day Expectations
Jana Nayagan is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on Friday, January 9, 2026.
According to trade analysts, the film is expected to cross ₹100 crore in worldwide gross collections on its opening day, based on current booking momentum. These figures are industry estimates and subject to final release-day performance.
The film holds added significance as it marks Thalapathy Vijay’s final cinematic outing before his full-time entry into active politics, intensifying anticipation among fans.
Key Film Details
Director: H. Vinoth
Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol (Tamil debut), Prakash Raj
Pre-Release Business: Estimated between ₹325 crore and ₹400 crore, including audio, digital, and satellite rights
With unprecedented advance sales and strong overseas traction, Jana Nayagan is poised to become one of the biggest openings in Indian cinema history.
