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Jana Nayagan not CM Vijay's last film? Director H Vinoth hints ‘You could say this is CM Vijay sir’s first film'

Jana Nayagan's director H Vinoth asserts the film's significance as a political piece, urging viewers to study its content deeply.

Published on: Jul 21, 2026, 13:38:07 IST
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The long-stuck film of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Jana Nayagan (Jan Neta in Hindi) is finally releasing in theatres on July 23. Till now, it was widely believed that it would be his last on-screen appearance. In fact, according to reports, he himself had said the same at the film's audio launch months back, "I don't know whether to say it or not, but my last film is a little painful, right? What do you want me to do?"

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However, the director of Jana Nayagan, H Vinoth has sent Vijay's fans into a tizzy with his latest statement. He has now claimed that maybe it won't be the last of Vijay the actor.

He went on to assert that it should not be seen as a run-of-the-mill entertainer. Vinoth added, "This movie isn’t just some commercial flick. It’s a really important political film. It’s not just made to praise on TV or to glorify Vijay sir. It talks about very sensitive politics. Even if people have seen or already know about this politics, I think watching this will spark a lot of discussion. So, the success of this movie is our success too.”

Believing that the film's content warrants repeated viewing, he said it could be “studied”, “About two hours long. Half an hour is serious stuff. If you pay close attention to that half hour, you’ll catch a lot of things. You can keep it and study for even a year. There’s that much content inside.”

 
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Rishabh Suri

Rishabh Suri is an Assistant Editor, film critic, and professional overthinker of plot points. He writes for HT City, keeping pace with an industry where news cycles expire long before the popcorn gets cold. He completed his graduation in English Honours from Kirori Mal College, followed by a Master’s degree in English Literature-effectively training his brain to over-analyse classic texts before applying those exact same skills to 3-hour Bollywood blockbusters. He got into the profession when he had barely graduated from college and has been at HT ever since. At HT, Rishabh reviews films with a simple rule: skip the dense academic jargon and get straight to the point. Beyond reviews, as Assistant Editor, he helps navigate the broader circus of showbiz, tracking everything from OTT shifts to sudden box office panics. In a beat driven by loud PR machinery and carefully scripted answers, Rishabh prefers cutting through the noise to focus on how stories get made and why trends shift. When he isn’t writing against a deadline, he is usually sitting in a dark theater, compulsively memorising dialogues. For Rishabh, analysing movies isn't just a day job- it’s a habit he couldn't turn off even if he tried.

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