Jana Nayagan opens globally July 23 amid advance sales

The highly anticipated political action drama "Jana Nayagan," starring actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is set for a global theatrical release on Thursday, July 23, 2026, amid record-breaking advance ticket sales and intense public interest. The film, widely speculated to be the superstar's final acting project, will open on nearly 8,000 screens across 30 countries and Indian states, with over 3,500 screens dedicated to Tamil Nadu alone.

Advance bookings, which opened on July 19, have shattered records, indicating a massive opening. According to industry reports, the film has sold over 670,000 tickets in India, generating an advance gross collection exceeding 21 crore rupees. In North America, premieres alone have reportedly crossed half a million dollars in presales. Theatres in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai, have seen extraordinary demand, with some single-screen venues selling tickets at a premium and multiplexes selling out dozens of shows within minutes of sales opening.

The film's journey to release has been fraught with obstacles. Originally scheduled for a January 9, 2026 premiere during the Pongal festival season, it faced a prolonged 220-day...