The final cinematic outing of superstar Thalapathy Vijay, titled Jana Nayagan, has stormed the overseas box office with phenomenal advance booking numbers, setting the stage for a massive global opening. The film's pre-sales, which went live recently, have demonstrated the actor's immense pulling power in key international markets, particularly the United Kingdom and the United States.
Record-Breaking Advance Sales in Key Markets
In a testament to Vijay's dedicated fanbase, Jana Nayagan has crossed an impressive £200,000 in pre-sales in the United Kingdom market within just 72 hours of bookings opening. This remarkable figure underscores the UK's position as a dominant territory for Tamil cinema, often surpassing North American collections. The achievement places Jana Nayagan among the strongest overseas openers for a Tamil film in recent memory.
The momentum is equally powerful across the Atlantic. In the United States, the film has sold over USD 41,000 worth of tickets for its premiere shows alone in a mere two days. This substantial amount comes from just 148 scheduled shows, indicating a very high per-screen average and intense fan demand.
A High-Profile Box Office Clash
The advance booking numbers gain extra significance as Jana Nayagan is headed for a direct box office clash with Prabhas's The Raja Saab. Prabhas has been a dominant force in the North American market since the blockbuster success of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. However, the current figures present a contrasting picture. Prabhas's The Raja Saab has sold a little over USD 136,000 from 960 shows, and its bookings have been open for more than two weeks, compared to Vijay's film which achieved its US number in just two days from far fewer shows.
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features a compelling cast including Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. The film's politically charged narrative, combined with Vinoth's directorial prowess and Vijay's commanding screen presence, has generated strong curiosity among audiences worldwide, even before the promotional campaign has fully intensified.
More Than a Film: A Political Prelude
Jana Nayagan carries immense symbolic weight as it is poised to be Thalapathy Vijay's final acting project. Following the film's release, the superstar is expected to transition full-time into politics through his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which was officially registered with the Election Commission of India in September 2024. This adds a layer of historical significance to the film's reception and box office performance.
Vijay's last release, The Greatest of All Time, carried heavy expectations but was ultimately deemed a semi-hit at the box office. The stellar advance booking response for Jana Nayagan suggests a powerful comeback and a potentially historic send-off for the actor as he concludes his film career.
