Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan to premiere on ZEE5 on Aug 21

Chennai/IBNS-CMEDIA: Actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan is set to premiere on ZEE5 on August 21, the OTT platform announced on social media.

“Thangamey! Thalapathy #Jananayagan is all set to meet you all on 21st August only on Zee 5,” the platform said in a post on X.

From theatres to OTT

Jana Nayagan was released in theatres on July 23 following multiple delays.

The film was initially scheduled for release on January 9 but ran into certification issues after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised objections to certain scenes that could potentially hurt public sentiments.

The film eventually hit theatres following multiple court proceedings.

Vijay’s final film

Jana Nayagan is Vijay’s 69th and final film, directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions.

The film marks the end of Vijay’s more than three-decade-long career in cinema as he shifts his focus towards politics.

What is Jana Nayagan about?

Jana Nayagan is a political action thriller centred on Vijay’s character, a former police officer who becomes embroiled in a larger conflict involving power and politics.

The film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prakash Raj in key roles.

Why is the film significant?

The film has attracted considerable attention as it is being positioned as Vijay’s farewell to cinema.

The title Jana Nayagan, which broadly translates to “People’s Hero” or “People’s Leader”, has also drawn attention because of its political undertones, particularly as Vijay has entered electoral politics.

The film’s theatrical release was preceded by months of certification uncertainty, with the CBFC eventually granting it an A certificate.