According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, currently running across 3,937 shows, has collected around Rs 2.48 crore net as of 9 pm on Friday
Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan yet to cross Rs 3 crore mark
Vijay's film Jana Nayagan records its lowest single-day box office collection yet.After a smashing opening weekend at the box office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan has witnessed a sharp slowdown in its second week in theatres.
On Thursday, the film collected Rs 3.98 crore across 5,496 shows, taking its domestic net total to Rs 153.48 crore and its India gross to Rs 179.25 crore. Worldwide, Jana Nayagan has grossed Rs 260.25 crore.
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On Day 8, Jana Nayagan saw an overall 21.58% occupancy at theatres, with morning shows at 16.54%, 19.77% in the afternoon, 24.15% in the evening, and night shows at 25.85%.
The film has been facing stiff competition from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and its box office collections are expected to decline further following the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Amid the film’s underwhelming performance, producer KVN Venkat Narayanan recently pointed to another factor that he believes affected its box office prospects: the ‘A’ certification.
In an interview with Galatta Plus, Narayanan said, “Unfortunately, we received an ‘A’ certificate. The Examining Committee had recommended a UA 16+ certificate, but the Revising Committee ultimately awarded it an ‘A’. Within the censor system, the difference can come down to differing viewpoints. Had we received a UA certificate, the audience base would have been much larger. Children, especially, would have enjoyed the film. They would have been excited by the drone and robot sequences and looked forward to those moments. Every aspect of the film was designed to appeal to different age groups because Thalapathy Vijay sir’s fans span generations across the globe. Kids would have waited and enjoyed the episodes of drones and robots. Youngsters would have connected with the transformation and social themes.”
Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan also features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles.
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Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan to register lowest single-day collection so far
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, currently running across 2,971 shows, has collected around Rs 1.50 crore net as of 6 pm on Friday
Jana Nayagan 'was never a sendoff or tribute film'
User the8happy8guy posted on Reddit, "The thing is that this was never a sendoff or tribute film. It was a launch movie for his politics and for them it works for that purpose; not as a movie. No one involved was working on making a good movie in any sense. That was not the objective at all. They wanted to put that brand of Saviour of democracy in ppl’s mind, associate him as Jana Nayagan, make party name more prominent (at that time of making the movie it was needed). And, for that to work, the movie doesn’t necessarily have to be good. That’s the truth of it."
Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan struggles to cross Rs 2 cr mark on Friday
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, currently running across 2,791 shows, has collected around Rs 1.23 crore net as of 4 pm on Friday
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Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan yet to cross Rs 2 cr mark on Friday
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, currently running across 2,148 shows, has collected around Rs 1.03 crore net as of 4 pm on Friday.
Jana Nayagan screenings halted in Karnataka amid Cauvery water row, protests over Vijay's Bengaluru visit
The screening of Jana Nayagan has reportedly been halted in several theatres across Karnataka amid the simmering Cauvery water dispute. Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai claimed, "Screening of #jananayagan in #karnataka theatres stopped due to the simmering discontent over Cauvery Water issue. Protests have also erupted among Kannada activists over TN CM, Joseph Vijay’s proposed visit to Bengaluru on Aug 3."
The milestones of Vijay's film Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan crossed the Rs 50 crore net mark on its opening day, surpassed Rs 100 crore net by the end of its first Sunday, and entered the Rs 150 crore club on Day 8. The Tamil version remained the biggest contributor with Rs 131.02 crore net, while the Hindi and Telugu versions added Rs 13.63 crore and Rs 8.83 crore, respectively, highlighting the film's steady performance beyond its core Tamil market.
Jana Nayagan box office: Vijay scores ninth Rs 100 crore grosser in Tamil Nadu with Jana Nayagan
Jana Nayagan has scripted another milestone for Thalapathy Vijay by becoming his ninth film to cross the Rs 100 crore gross mark in Tamil Nadu. The film earned an impressive Rs 102 crore gross in the state within its extended first week, joining Vijay's blockbuster lineup that includes Leo, The Greatest of All Time, Varisu, Bigil, Master, Sarkar, Mersal, and Beast. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the film also posted strong numbers in neighbouring markets, grossing Rs 27.08 crore in Karnataka and Rs 14.90 crore in Kerala, underscoring its solid performance across South India.
Jana Nayagan box office collection Day 9
According to Sacnilk's early estimates as of 2 pm on Day 9, Jana Nayagan has collected Rs 0.60 crore net across 1,920 shows.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day dents Jana Nayagan's second-week momentum
Jana Nayagan's strong box office run faced its biggest challenge on Day 8 with the release of Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Hollywood blockbuster made a significant impact across national multiplex chains such as PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, where it reportedly sold over 5.94 lakh tickets on its opening day. The shift in audience preference resulted in Jana Nayagan's show count dropping to 5,496, while ticket sales across the national chains dipped to around 11,114 for the day. Consequently, Vijay's film collected Rs 3.98 crore net on Day 8, marking a slowdown as the Marvel release captured premium screens and multiplex audiences.
Jana Nayagan overseas box office: Malaysia leads as Vijay's film earns Rs 81 crore internationally
While Jana Nayagan faced increased competition in India during its second week, the film continued to draw strong support overseas, taking its international gross to Rs 81 crore. According to Venky Box Office, Malaysia emerged as the biggest overseas market with $2.06 million (Rs 17.20 crore), followed by the UK and Europe with $1.70 million (Rs 14.19 crore) and the Middle East with $1.31 million (Rs 10.94 crore). In North America, the Vijay-starrer grossed $1.48 million, including $34,000 from Wednesday previews. Other key contributors included Singapore with $755,000 (Rs 6.30 crore), Australia with $503,000 (Rs 4.20 crore), Sri Lanka and other rest-of-world markets with $425,000 (Rs 3.55 crore), and New Zealand with $47,000 (Rs 0.39 crore).
Jana Nayagan box office collection Day 9
According to Sacnilk's early estimates as of 12 pm on Day 9, Jana Nayagan has collected Rs 0.37 crore net across 1,157 shows. With this, the Vijay-starrer's total India net collection has reached Rs 153.92 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 179.76 crore.
Jana Nayagan producer KVN Venkat Narayanan on CBFC row
Speaking about the certification process and the challenges surrounding Jana Nayagan's release, producer KVN Venkat Narayanan shared, "We have to plan much further ahead. We need to inform the entire ecosystem when we are coming so that they are geared up. Hollywood films announce their release dates one year in advance, and we also need to communicate our release plans well in advance. There were comments that we should announce the release date only after obtaining the certificate. We wanted to bring the movie during the holiday period to gain extra traction."
'We spent a huge amount of money,' says producer KVN Venkat Narayanan
Explaining how the makers proceeded based on the initial communication, he added, "We took it as a general practice to take suggested rating as a confirmation and worked on the release date. We spent a huge amount of money on marketing, publicity, and the release because the film was meant to reach global audiences."
Narayanan further highlighted the scale of the film's international rollout, saying, "We had already received certification from 18 countries worldwide, advance bookings had started, those countries had completed their censor process, theatres had been blocked, and a huge amount of money had been spent on marketing. Distributors and exhibitors had chosen this film, and everyone in the ecosystem was affected. There were penalties involved."
Jana Nayagan producer KVN Venkat Narayanan opens up on CBFC delay
In a recent statement, Jana Nayagan producer KVN Venkat Narayanan opened up about the film's certification delay and its impact on the release plans. He said, "We were all set for a Pongal release. We were suggested a U/A 16+ certification, got a mail asking us to make certain modifications and resubmit, which we did. We were expecting the certificate and were not expecting a mail stating that the certificate was being withheld."
Jana Nayagan is marching in style towards the Rs 300 cr worldwide
X user @propratheesh shared, "Into a Blockbuster Second Week! The phenomenon continues! With major screens retained across key centres, #jananayagan is marching in style towards the ₹300 CR Worldwide milestone. A celebration of cinema, emotions, and the unstoppable love of audiences across the globe!"
'Jana Nayagan isn't just a movie, it's a masterclass in filmmaking'
X user @sophiapeppin shared her take on Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan and wrote, "#jananayagan. A Standing Ovation! A heartfelt thank you to every TVK-ian who suggested me to watch. Jana Nayagan isn't just a movie, it's a masterclass in filmmaking. I walked in with the lowest expectations. I walked out with goosebumps. From start to finish, the film held its grip, a rare experience that turns scepticism into pure admiration. A must-watch that delivers far beyond what you brace yourself for."
Jana Nayagan got affected by Spider-Man: Brand New Day's release
X page @bollywooduphi shared an update about Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan and wrote, "#jananayagan Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' was released in theaters on July 23. It is being considered his last film of his career, as he has decided to distance himself from films after becoming active in politics. 'Jana Nayagan' initially received a very good response. The film earned more than 40 crore rupees on its first day, but now its earnings are continuously declining. Meanwhile, as soon as 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' was released, the condition of Vijay's this film has worsened even further. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has received a strong response in India on its very first day. This film has slowed down the momentum of many other films. Even Jana Nayagan of a big superstar like Thalapathy Vijay couldn't hold up against Spider-Man: Brand New Day. It will surprise you to know that as soon as this Hollywood superhero film was released, the earnings of Jana Nayagan dropped below Rs 5 crore."
Spider-Man: Brand New Day vs Jana Nayagan Day 1 box office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day registered a massive Rs 60.60 crore India net on its opening day, comfortably outperforming Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which had opened with Rs 42.70 crore net. The Marvel film also enjoyed a significantly wider release, playing across 17,250 shows compared to Jana Nayagan's 13,067 shows, helping it post an India gross of Rs 72.44 crore against the Tamil blockbuster's Rs 50.28 crore.
Jana Nayagan screening halted in Karnataka as pro-Kannada activists protest over Cauvery water row
A screening of Vijay's Jana Nayagan at Gurushree Theatre in Mandya, Karnataka, was disrupted on Thursday after members of the pro-Kannada organisation Vijaya Sena staged a protest over the ongoing Cauvery water dispute. The protesters laid siege to the theatre, raised slogans against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, tore down the film's posters, and demanded that the screening be stopped immediately. Following discussions with the demonstrators, the theatre management assured them that the shows would be cancelled. The protest comes amid growing opposition in Karnataka to the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive on water release, with several organisations planning further demonstrations.
Jana Nayagan box office collection Day 8: Vijay's last film sees 34.8% dip
Jana Nayagan collected an estimated Rs 3.98 crore net on Day 8 across 5,496 shows, marking a 34.8% drop from its Day 7 net collection of Rs 6.10 crore.
Language-wise box office breakdown for Jana Nayagan on Day 8
On Day 8, the Tamil version remained the film's biggest contributor, collecting Rs 3.27 crore net with an overall occupancy of 22% across 3,037 shows. The Hindi version earned Rs 0.48 crore net, registering 10% occupancy from 2,203 shows, while the Telugu version added Rs 0.23 crore net with 15% occupancy across 256 shows.
Jana Nayagan box office collection Day 8: Vijay's film crosses Rs 260 crore worldwide
According to Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan has now amassed Rs 81 crore gross overseas, pushing its worldwide gross collection to Rs 260.25 crore. The Vijay-starrer continues to hold steady in its second week, with the final Day 8 numbers expected after all shows are reported.
Jana Nayagan box office collection Day 8: Vijay's farewell film earns Rs 3.98 crore on Thursday
According to Sacnilk, Jana Nayagan continued its run at the Indian box office on Day 8, collecting an estimated Rs 3.98 crore net across 5,496 shows. With this, the Vijay-starrer has taken its total India net collections to Rs 153.48 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 179.25 crore so far.
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