The very much awaited video for “Jana Nayakudu” (the Telugu name for “Jana Nayagan”), which was dropped on January 3, 2026, at 6:45 PM, has been the one to open up the road to what is going to be a historic movie in Indian cinema. The movie is going to be Thalapathy Vijay’s last in the film industry, and his full-time political career change has already drawn a big crowd of fans eager and emotionally waiting for him.
The very first picture in the trailer positions “Jana Nayakudu” as a political action thriller, and it also marks the shift of the Telugu blockbuster “Bhagavanth Kesari” into a story that better fits Vijay’s character and his journey. The protagonist of the movie is Vijay, the once-very-powerful ex-IPS officer dubbed the “king of criminals,” who is eventually coerced into becoming the people’s savior and voice. This metamorphosis is what mainly causes the film’s dramatic tension and emotional stakes.
The trailer introduces Bobby Deol as the evil villain, a very influential figure whose sole goal is to eliminate Vijay’s character within a month. The rivalry between these two actors undoubtedly guarantees an exciting mix of fast-paced action and clever mind games. A sweet father-daughter connection is also part of the story, with Mamitha Baiju playing Vijay’s daughter, which will provide the action-driven narrative with a strong emotional layer. The movie is filled with crisp political satire, which not only serves the current issues but also Vijay’s political dreams.
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The film’s grandeur is on display in the trailer, with stunning action choreography by Anl Arasu and a luxurious production. The thrilling background score by Anirudh Ravichander also plays a major role in making the trailer a perfect visual and audio feast.
The film shall feature Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol. The cast also shall include Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain.
The release of “Jana Nayakudu” is planned to be a grand one in theaters on January 9, 2026, matching the Sankranti/Pongal festivities. Besides, it will be released in Tamil (“Jana Nayagan”), Telugu (“Jana Nayakudu”), and Hindi (“Jan Neta”) simultaneously, boosting its appeal to the entire Indian audience. Before the film’s official release, the trailer had already generated a lot of buzz, with fans and moviegoers counting the days until they saw Vijay’s last performance on the big screen.
