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Jana Nayagan CM Vijay's final film streams on Zee5 from August 21

Published 19 August 2026

Jana Nayagan, the final film of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, will premiere on the streaming platform Zee5 Tamil on August 21, 2026. The movie, which will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, marks a landmark moment as the actor-turned-politician's last theatrical appearance.

The announcement of the digital release was made via Zee5's social media channels on August 19. The film, originally released in theaters on July 23, 2026, is billed as Vijay's swansong, concluding a three-decade-long acting career that began before his successful transition into politics. He was elected as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following state assembly elections in April 2026.

Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions banner, the political action drama follows a principled former police officer named Vetri Kondan, portrayed by Vijay, who combats corruption and injustice. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain. The soundtrack was composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

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