With just a few days left for its worldwide release, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has entered the final phase of its promotional journey. The entertainer directed by H. Vinoth, starring Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijayis one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is slated to hit the theaters on July 23, 2026 in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi, and the excitement among fans has been steadily building. Interestingly, the first major reservation update is not from Tamil Nadu, but from Karnataka.
Bangalore becomes first city to open ‘Jana Nayagan’ bookings
Advance bookings for ‘Jana Nayagan’ have officially gone live in Bengaluru, making it the first major city where fans can book tickets for Vijay’s farewell film. Bookings opened quietly on Wednesday morning and the film quickly started trending on ticketing platforms. Initial demand has been strong, with thousands of tickets sold within hours of bookings opening. The update has created a lot of excitement among Vijay fans, especially those who are waiting to see the film in its first schedule.
FDFS scheduled for 6 am in Karnataka
The biggest talking point is the First Day First Show schedule. Cinemas in Karnataka have announced that the first shows of Jana Nayagan will start at 6 am on 23rd July. This has generated a lot of interest among fans living near the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, many of whom are planning to travel to Bengaluru and other nearby cities to catch the earliest possible screening. In contrast, cinemas in Tamil Nadu are expected to start shows later in the morning, with reports suggesting that the first screenings could begin around 9 am, following the state’s usual release pattern.
There is a lot of buzz ahead of the July 23rd release
The early booking response has once again highlighted Vijay’s unmatched box office pull. The film has a great cast that includes Pooja Hegde, Mamita Baiju, Bobby DeolPriyamani, Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev Menon, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. ‘Jana Nayagan’ is expected to release in over 3,000 screens worldwide. With Bengaluru already witnessing a strong booking rush and more cities expected to open bookings soon, the stage is set for a massive opening weekend as fans prepare to bid farewell to Vijay on the big screen.