The Tamil film industry is on the cusp of witnessing a historic box office event as superstar Vijay's final cinematic outing, 'Jana Nayagan', shatters records even before its theatrical release. With just three days remaining for its grand debut, the film has already crossed the monumental milestone of ₹50 crores in global advance ticket sales, setting the stage for an unprecedented opening during the Pongal festival.
Overseas Markets Go Into Overdrive
The frenzy for 'Jana Nayagan' is truly a global phenomenon. According to industry reports, the film has amassed over USD 4 million (approximately ₹33 crores) in worldwide advance bookings. A staggering portion of this, around USD 3.30 million, is attributed to sales for the opening day alone. Traditional strongholds for Tamil cinema like Malaysia and Europe are reporting business at unprecedented levels, with the film registering the biggest advance numbers ever for a Tamil film in the international arena.
In a notable showdown, the Vijay-starrer is reportedly outpacing the highly anticipated Prabhas film 'The RajaSaab' in the USA market, despite both films releasing on the same date. This surge is largely driven by the combined might of the Telugu and Tamil NRI audiences rallying behind Vijay's farewell project.
Malaysia Leads the Charge with Stunning Numbers
Malaysia has emerged as the epicenter of this pre-release storm, delivering a masterclass in fan excitement. When advance bookings opened a day prior to the norm, the film sold a phenomenal 50,000 tickets within the first hour. By the end of the first day, it was nearing the 100,000-ticket mark for its opening day—a figure usually seen closer to the end of the booking window. Astonishingly, 'Jana Nayagan' crossed the 100,000-tickets milestone within a single day, with three full days of sales still remaining before the release. Markets like Singapore and Sri Lanka are yet to open their booking counters, and similar record-breaking trends are expected there as well.
Domestic Surge Points to a Thunderous Pongal Opening
Back home in India, the numbers are equally formidable. Domestic pre-sales are estimated to be around ₹15 crores, heavily fueled by the massive first-day demand. Karnataka is showing robust sales, while in Tamil Nadu, where pre-sales are not yet fully operational, areas that have opened bookings are generating tremendous positive buzz.
The film is strategically positioned for the lucrative Pongal holiday period, which will ensure strong momentum throughout the festive weekend. While competition for screens might pose a challenge to achieving an all-time single-day record in Tamil Nadu, the overall picture is overwhelmingly positive. Having dominated the Tamil box office for over a decade, Vijay's final film is poised to deliver a thunderous farewell. If the current advance booking tsunami is any indicator, 'Jana Nayagan' is gearing up to shake the box office foundations long after its first show begins, potentially rewriting the record books for a Tamil film opening.
