Chennai: Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay in what is being billed as his final film before his full-time political career, is continuing its impressive run at the box office. After a strong opening and sustained collections over its first few days, the film is now aiming to overtake Beast and Master in the list of Vijay’s highest-grossing films worldwide.
The political action drama has enjoyed a solid response despite witnessing the usual weekday slowdown. Trade analysts believe that if the momentum continues through the coming week, the film could climb further in Vijay’s all-time box office rankings.
Strong box office performance
Within four days of its release, Jana Nayagan crossed Rs 100 crore net at the Indian box office and grossed approximately Rs 217.48 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.
The film had already crossed the Rs 100 crore worldwide mark within two days, underlining Vijay’s enduring popularity among audiences in India and overseas.
Targeting Beast and Master
With collections continuing to grow, trade observers say Jana Nayagan is now on course to surpass the lifetime worldwide collections of Beast and Master, two of Vijay’s biggest commercial successes.
If the film maintains its pace over the coming days, it could move higher in the actor’s all-time highest-grossing films list. However, it still has some distance to cover before challenging the collections of Leo, which remains Vijay’s highest-grossing film.
Fans continue to flock to theatres
The film has benefited from strong word-of-mouth among Vijay’s fan base, particularly in Tamil Nadu and overseas markets.
Advance bookings were among the strongest for any Tamil film this year, and theatres reported packed shows during the opening weekend. The emotional significance of the film, promoted as Vijay’s final acting project before focusing on politics, has also contributed to audience interest.
About the film
Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay alongside Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Narain and Gautham Vasudev Menon.
The political action entertainer has generated widespread attention due to its scale, ensemble cast and Vijay’s transition from cinema to public life.
Conclusion
Jana Nayagan continues to enjoy a successful theatrical run and is steadily moving up the list of Vijay’s highest-grossing films. Having already crossed Rs 217 crore worldwide in its opening days, the film is now within striking distance of Beast and Master. Whether it can challenge Leo will depend on how well it sustains its momentum in the coming weeks.