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37 days ago

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Wimbledon Celebrates Jannik Sinner's Title Triumph With Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

London, July 14 - In an interesting crossover between cinema and sports, the official Instagram handle of Wimbledon, a tennis tournament organised by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in collaboration with the Lawn Tennis Association, has celebrated Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan after Jannik Sinner's title triumph. ## On Sunday (July 13), the sensational young Tennis superstar from Italy outsmarted Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the 4-set final to win his maiden Wimbledon title. To celebrate Sinner's biggest victory to date, Wimbledon posted a picture of him on Instagram, calling him "Wimbledon Nayagan" (Wimbledon's hero), resembling the first look poster of Vijay's farewell film. ## A Marketing Strategy By The Jana Nayagan Makers? ## The Wimbledon Championship is a popular sports event with a huge fan following in India. The latest "Wimbledon Nayagan" might be an organic thought and a smart marketing strategy by the makers to promote the film in the international market, especially in the Indian diaspora. Whatever the reason is, the poster has gone viral and is getting a lot of traction. ## About Jana Nayagana / Thalapathy 69 Movie ## Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is Vijay's 69th film, and potentially his last before his full-time entry into politics. The movie, produced by KVN Productions in its Tamil debut, is a political action thriller which also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani in prominent roles. ## The movie is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, in multiple Indian languages, in theatres worldwide. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wimbledon (@wimbledon) ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

59 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Release Date Re-Confirmed With First Look Teaser

Chennai, June 22 - Thalapathy Vijay gears up for a last dance of this cinematic journey with the upcoming film Jana Nayagan, which is potentially his last film before he steps into the world of politics. ## Directed by H. Vinoth, the political action thriller was announced for Pongal 2026 release, and reconfirming the same, the makers announced that this much-awaited biggie would hit the big screen on January 9, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages. ## The makers also dropped the first look teaser to celebrate the Tamil superstar's 51st birthday. The glimpse video opens with the words, "A true leader rises not for power, but for people" - setting the tone for Vijay's character, who plays a police officer. ## Produced by KVN Productions, marking the studio's debut in Tamil cinema, the movie stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead alongside Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Shruti Haasan, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. ## ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

140 days ago

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Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Post-Theatrical OTT Dead Locked

Chennai, April 2 - The anticipation is building up for Thalapathy Vijay's political action thriller Jana Nayagan, which is potentially the swan song of the actor's acting career. The film is directed by H. Vinoth, marking his first collaboration with the Tamil superstar. ## Jana Nayagan is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, during the Pongal festivals, and there is a massive buzz among the trade for the obvious reasons. The movie, produced by KVN Productions, is currently under production, and according to the latest reports, the makers have locked the post-theatrical digital deal. ## It has been revealed that Jana Nayagan's post-theatrical streaming rights have been bagged by Amazon Prime Video in all languages at a huge price of around 120 crores. Interestingly, the reports suggest that the film will have an 8-week theatrical window, which is unlike Tamil movies of the post-COVID era. ## The movie will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, and as per reports, it will have a proper theatrical release in the Hindi dub as the makers have reportedly agreed to keep an 8-week window, which is a must for a Hindi film.## Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Jisshu Sengupta, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

149 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' To Release On Pongal 2026

Chennai, March 24 - Thalapathy Vijay's cinematic farewell Jana Nayagan has officially been confirmed to hit the big screen during the Pongal 2026 festival. The movie is directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. ## Jana Nayagan marks a significant milestone for Vijay as it is potentially the last film of his career before his full-time political entry. Announced for January 9 release, the movie will look to dominate the lucrative Makar Sankranti and Pongal holiday period at the box office.## This is not the first time a Thalapathy Vijay-starrer has been released during this period. Previously, blockbuster films like Master (2021) Pokkiri (2007), Kaavalan (2011), Jilla (2014), Bairavaa (2017) dominated the festival. ## Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. It will be released in Tamil and Telugu. ## pic.twitter.com/JeY4Vpnc3J— Vijay (@actorvijay) March 24, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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203 days ago

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Record Overseas Business Deal For Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Chennai, January 28 - The possible last chapter of Thalapathy Vijay's film career, Jana Nayagan has been garnering a lot of interest in the trade, something which has been the familiar case since the second half of his career. ## Despite the uncertainty of the film's release date and mixed reception to the first-look posters, the theatrical business of the movie is showing no sign of fatigue. According to Venky Box Office, Jana Nayagan's overseas theatrical deal has been locked at a record price. ## It is said that overseas rights of the movie have been acquired on a refundable advance basis for a record-breaking price of 75 crores. This is said to be the all-time biggest deal for a Tamil title, beating the previous record of Leo (60+ crores) which also starred Vijay. ## Jana Nayagan is directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. It is possibly to be Vijay's final film before his political entry and the studio's first Tamil production. The movie stars Vijay, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles, alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. ## The film was originally announced for October 17, 2025, release but as per the latest reports, it has been postponed to Pongal 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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206 days ago

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Thalapathy 69 Gets First Look Title; Release Date To Be Postponed

Chennai, January 26 - Thalapathy Vijay's 69th and potentially the last film before his political entry has been titled Jana Nayagan. The movie is directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, marking the studio's maiden Tamil production. ## The title of Thalapathy 69 was announced on Republic Day with the first look poster which features Thalapathy Vijay in a striking pose, taking a selfie amidst a sea of his devoted fans. The first-look poster of Jana Nayagan is almost a replica of a selfie the actor took some years ago while promoting his film. ## The title and poster of the movie resonate with Vijay's political undertones. The film was originally announced for Diwali 2025 release but the date was missing in the latest update. According to reliable reports, the film will be postponed to Pongal 2026 in multiple languages. ## Jana Nayagan stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead, reuniting with Vijay after Beast. It also stars Bobby Deol in his Tamil debut alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Monisha Blessy and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.## #JanaNayagan pic.twitter.com/cs51UDEi1Q— Vijay (@actorvijay) January 26, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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288 days ago

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'Thalapathy 69' Overseas Theatrical Rights Locked

Chennai, November 4 - Thalapathy Vijay has time and again proved that he is easily one of the biggest if not the biggest stars Tamil cinema has produced and the actor is gearing up to flex his mussels for one last time with Thalapathy 69, directed by H Vinoth. ## As confirmed by the actor, Thalapathy 69 is his last film as he is venturing into politics so the anticipation around the film is sky-high. The shoot for the same was recently commenced and the next schedule is ongoing where talkie portions are being filmed. ## Meanwhile, the theatrical rights of the film are already getting locked despite not a single asset from the film being released yet. Vijay's films have always been darlings in the trade and the same is happening with the upcoming one which has reportedly fetched a record overseas deal. ## According to the latest Tamil media reports, Phars Films has acquired overseas theatrical rights of T69 for 78 crore which is said to be the highest for a Tamil title. This is purely due to the stardom of Thalapathy Vijay whose last few films have done phenomenally at the international box office. ## T69 is produced by KVN Productions and this marks the studio's maiden Tamil venture. The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Menon, Narain, and Prakash Raj in key roles. It will be released in October 2025 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

321 days ago

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Thalapathy 69: The Remake/Adaptation Of A Telugu Movie?

Chennai, October 3 - After the success of The Greatest of All Time, Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up to commence his next film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 69 which has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced. It will be directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions. ## The emotions of the fans are attached to Thalapathy 69 as it is potentially the final film of the superstar before his political entry. Meanwhile, as the movie is gearing up to commence filming soon, the buzz regarding it making rounds in the Tamil media which has created panic among Vijay's fans. ## As per the rumours on social media, T69 is either the remake or an adaptation of Nandamuri Balakrishna's Telugu movie Bhagavanth Kesari which was released in October last year and was a box office hit. The buzz regarding the same is strong though the official confirmation has not been made yet. ## Over the last few years, Vijay has been doing original films which have been highly successful at the box office. The fans expect him to follow the same route of doing mass entertainers and that's the reason the latest buzz about T69 is disappointing for the fans.## Meanwhile, the makers have announced the star cast of T69. Actress Pooja Hegde has been confirmed to play the female lead while Bobby Deol roped in to play the antagonist role. Malayalam sensation Mamitha Baiju along with Gautham Menon, Priyamani, and Narain have also joined the cast. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

323 days ago

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Thalapathy 69: Cast Details Revealed For Thalapathy Vijay's 69th Film

Chennai, October 1 - Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up to commence the final film before his political entry. Tentatively titled Thalapathy 69, the movie was officially announced recently with H. Vinoth getting the chance to direct arguably the biggest superstar of Tamil cinema. ## The leading Kannada production house, KVN Productions is making its debut in Tamil cinema with T69 and the studio announced on October 1 that the cast of the film will be announced over the next three days. Meanwhile, ahead of the official confirmation, some of the names have already been revealed. ## According to the latest Tamil media reports, Pooja Hegde has been cast to play the female lead, reuniting with Vijay after Beast (2022). Bollywood star Bobby Deol, who has been making noise since Animal, has also reportedly been roped in to play a crucial role. ## The latest Malayalam sensation, Mamitha Baiju, who shot to fame with the blockbuster Premalu, is also reportedly confirmed to join the cast along with Prakash Raj while Priyamani is also said to be a part of the cast. Meanwhile, there have been reports that Samantha Ruth Prabhu would play a female lead but the same is not confirmed by reliable sources. ## The shoot of T69 will commence in a few days. Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music for the film which marks his 5th movie with Thalapathy Vijay. He has been the most sought-after music composer at the moment across languages. ## Thalapathy 69 will be released in the second half of 2025.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

341 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan Announces 'Jawan' Release In Japan

Mumbai, September 12 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan announced the release date of his all-time blockbuster action thriller Jawan in Japan. The film is directed by Atlee and also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and Deepika Padukone, among others. ## Jawan was announced for November 29, 2024, release in Japan, and now, Shah Rukh Khan has re-confirmed the same on social media with the official poster for the Japanese audiences. "The fire & action you all loved is making a massy massy massy arrival in Japan!" he wrote on X. ## Jawan will be distributed by Twin Studio upon its release in Japan on November 29. The makers recently released the trailer of the movie with Japanese subtitles along with the official poster with the release date announcement.## Ek kahani justice ki...vengeance ki...villain aur hero ki...Ek kahani Jawan ki...Aa rahi hai Japan ke theatres mein pehli baar!!!Toh ab reh gaya bas ek sawaal- Ready-ah? The fire & action you all loved is making a massy massy massy arrival in Japan!#Jawan hits the screens… pic.twitter.com/7IVUQlvguP— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 12, 2024 ## Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under his banner Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and 5th highest-grossing Indian title at the global box office with 1160 crores gross collection, including 400 crores internationally.## Stay tuned...

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413 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan's All-Time Blockbuster 'Jawan' Sets Japan Release

Tokyo, July 3 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's action thriller Jawan, one of India's all-time blockbusters, is all set to be released in Japan in November this year, 14 months after the movie's original release in September 2023. ## Directed by Tamil filmmaker Atlee, Jawan will be distributed by Twin Studio upon its release in Japan on November 29. The makers released the official trailer of the movie with Japanese subtitles along with the official poster with the release date announcement.## ## Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under his banner Red Chillies Entertainment, Jawan was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 and 5th highest-grossing Indian title at the global box office with over 1150 crores gross collection, including 400 crores internationally. ## In the movie, Shah Rukh Khan stars in a dual role as father and son who team up to rectify corruption in society alongside Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

498 days ago

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Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' First Reactions Out Online

Mumbai, April 9 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn seems to have another winner in his hands in the form of sports biopic Maidaan which is flying high with early critics' response. Directed by Amit Sharma, the film is based on the Indian national football team coach and manager Syed Abdul Rahim, who is regarded as the architect of Indian football. ## Produced by Boney Kapoor's Bayview Projects in association with Zee Studios, Maidaan also stars Priyamani and Gajraj Rao in prominent roles. The film had its premiere on April 8 and the first reactions from it are highly positive and promise a brilliant cinema. ## Maidaan will have paid previews across the country on April 10 from 6 PM and the full-scale release will be on April 11. Have a look at the first reactions from the premiere. ## #OneWordReview...#Maidaan: POWER-PACKED.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐️#Maidaan is, without doubt, one of the finest sports-based films made in #India… Captivating second half, brilliant finale and an award-worthy act by #AjayDevgn are its biggest strengths… Fitting tribute to #TeamIndia… pic.twitter.com/4vmDWpmzgw— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 9, 2024 ## #Maidaan is a MASTERPIECE 👍👍👍👍👍The finest work of @ajaydevgn. This film should be celebrated across the nation. I hope the government of india make it a Tax-Free movie. Football lovers, movie lovers, sports enthusiasts, kids and everyone should watch this film to…— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) April 9, 2024 ## Chak De! India, '83, Dhoni: The Untold Story - I've cried at the end of most sports dramas. But with #Maidaan, it was a different emotional high. The way the story grips & keeps you on the edge of the seat, often cheering for the players, it all felt so real. Full review out soon— Monika Rawal (@monikarawal) April 8, 2024 ## #Maidaan: The film is an experience! It's a story about the golden era of Football.The first half is just the premise for a goosebumps experience in the 2nd half! The 2nd half has breathtaking moments especially last 30mins. Feels like witnessing a real football match and it's…— 𝐁𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 (@BheeshmaTalks) April 8, 2024 ## The last 45 minutes of #Maidaan keeps you on the edge of your seat and make you experience adrenaline rush that's missing in most sport drama's in modern times. #AmitSharma comes up with a sport film that's laced with strong emotions, thrilling moments and ample of drama.… pic.twitter.com/FcpwHro0nY— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) April 9, 2024 ## Maidaan Review - 4*/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1st Half - Good 2nd Half - Brilliant Last 15 Mins - Terrific.. #AjayDevgn does it again and that too in style, swag and as always with his outstanding acting skills… #Maidaan overall is a film made for long run, it will turn out to be a… pic.twitter.com/qmk6jO6Pe0— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) April 8, 2024 ## It's no surprise why #AjayDevgn won three National Awards in his three-decade career. A gem of an actor who can fit into any kind of role. His performance in #Maidaan will be remembered for a long time. A character staying in our hearts even after the film doesn't happen very…— Pradeep Gunuganti (@gpradeep123) April 9, 2024 ## #MaidaanReviewA True Patriotic, Finest Sports Drama Based On Real Events. 🙌Rating - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Maidaan is as Remarkable as #SyedAbdulRahim, a true legend who defied all obstacles and made history with his unwavering dedication and faith in our Indian football team.Its… pic.twitter.com/Fn5adxppZ8— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) April 8, 2024 ## #MaidaanReviewRating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#Maidaan emerges as a CLASS APART sports drama, driven by the stellar performance of #AjaDevgn, breathtaking cinematography, and an electrifying climax lasting 25 minutes. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film celebrates the… pic.twitter.com/sOeEdXekFg— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) April 8, 2024 ## #MaidaanReview it's brilliant...you will be glued to your seats...2 hour of second half is mind blowing...this story must be watch . A very clean, inspiring family entertainer @ajaydevgn delivers one of his best ⭐⭐⭐1/2#Maidaan #AjayDevgn— Amit Bhatia (ABP News) (@amitbhatia1509) April 8, 2024 ## #Maidaan is much more than a motion picture. It is an experience that will be spoken about in hushed tones in the years to come.A monumental achievement,not only for sports lovers but life enthusiasts.— Subhashk Jha (@SubhashK_Jha) April 8, 2024 ## #MaidaanReview | Ajay Devgn starrer is a very well made sports drama 🙌🏻 Perfect family entertainer you shouldn't miss @ajaydevgn as #SayedAbdulRahim owns the film. Based on the true story Maidaan is a must watch that you should watch with your entire family.⭐⭐⭐⭐You will… pic.twitter.com/QukTvmXDPc— Aashu Mishra (@Aashu9) April 8, 2024 ## Stay tuned...