Jana Nayagan (transl. People's Hero) is an Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film starring Vijay. It is widely promoted as his 69th and final film (tentatively titled Thalapathy 69) before his full-time entry into politics with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Core Details (2026) Director: H. Vinoth Producer: Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions Music: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan Budget: Estimated at ₹300 crore Runtime: 183 minutes (3 hours 3 minutes) Cast The film features a pan-Indian ensemble cast: Vijay as Thalapathy Vetri Kondan Bobby Deol as the primary antagonist Pooja Hegde Mamitha Baiju Prakash Raj Priyamani Gautham Vasudev Menon Narain Current Release Status (As of Jan 20, 2026) The film's release has been delayed due to legal battles with the Censor Board (CBFC) regarding its politically charged content. Original Date: January 9, 2026 (Pongal special) Updated Date: Rescheduled for January 14, 2026 in some regions (like Kerala). Current Situation: As of January 20, 2026, the Madras High Court is conducting a critical hearing to resolve the certification dispute and finalize the nationwide release. Plot & Production Synopsis: A high-octane political thriller following a man who rises to become the voice of the voiceless. It is reportedly based on the 2023 Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. Trailer: Released on January 3, 2026, showcasing Vijay in intense action sequences and referencing his character as a "Superman" to his daughter. Music: Four songs have been released, including contributions from singers like Joseph Vijay (the lead actor himself) and Vishal Mishra. Jana Nayagan - Wikipedia Wikipedia ‘Jana Nayagan’ trailer: A fiery ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay promises a politically-charged farewell film The Hindu Jana Nayagan - Official Trailer | Thalapathy Vijay | Pooja Hegde | H Vinoth | Anirudh | KVN YouTube·KVN PRODUCTIONS 2:52 Show all Ask anything 12 sites For the film Jana Nayagan (released January 9, 2026), the cast and crew fees have been widely reported in early 2026 due to the film's massive scale and its status as Thalapathy Vijay's final cinematic project. Cast Remuneration Details Thalapathy Vijay: Reportedly paid between ₹220 crore and ₹275 crore, making him the highest-paid actor in Indian cinema. Some reports specify ₹220 crore as his salary, surpassing his previous record for The Greatest Of All Time. Bobby Deol: Earned between ₹3 crore and ₹10 crore for his role as the primary antagonist. Pooja Hegde: Received a fee ranging from ₹3 crore to ₹6 crore. Prakash Raj: Reported to have been paid ₹4 crore to ₹5 crore. Priyamani: Earned ₹3 crore for her role in the film. Mamitha Baiju: Received approximately ₹60 lakhs to ₹2 crore. Technical Team Fees H. Vinoth (Director): Reportedly charged ₹25 crore. Anirudh Ravichander (Music Composer): Earned approximately ₹13 crore. Production Facts Total Budget: Estimated at ₹380 crore, with a significant portion allocated to actor remunerations. Production House: The film was produced by KVN Productions. Release Date: January 9, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival. Thalapathy Vijay has reportedly charged the highest fee for his ... Facebook Jana Nayagan Movie Full Cast Fee, Massive Budget Details: Thalapathy Vijays Final Film ... Zee News 'Jana Nayagan' Cast Fees, Did Thalapathy Vijay Earn More Than Rs. 200 Crores For His ... BollywoodShaadis Show all Ask anything