Thalapathy Vijay The starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ was released with much fanfare in various places, but the release of the film produced an unexpected glitch in Pondicherry. Fans who were waiting for the first screening were disappointed by the cancellation of the much-anticipated matinee specials scheduled for Thursday in several theaters. The decision was made just hours before the shows were due to start, leaving many moviegoers waiting for updates outside cinema halls.
Ticket allocation problem results in the cancellation of special screenings
According to News 18, about 13 theaters in Pondicherry had scheduled the screening of ‘Jana Nayagan’ and permission was granted for special 7 am shows in some of the theatres. But the morning screenings were canceled due to rows over ticket distribution. Theater owners are said to have found it difficult to issue tickets to the general public as fan groups sought a larger share of the available seats. Without a clear solution before showtime, some theaters decided to cancel special screenings rather than continue with limited public access.
‘Jana Nayagan’ overcomes months of delays ahead of release
The cancellation comes after ‘Jana Nayagan’ had already faced a long and difficult journey to the theatres. The Vijay-starrer was initially slated for a Pongal release but was postponed following certification issues. The film also suffered a major blow when it was leaked on the internet months before its planned theatrical release, throwing its future into doubt. The makers overcame these challenges, completed the legal process and released the film in theaters amid huge expectations from fans in Tamil Nadu and neighboring areas.
Vijay The last film before the opening of politics amid huge expectations
Despite the cancellation in Pondicherry, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has received an amazing response in most locations, with packed theaters and jubilant celebrations accompanying its release. The film is seen as a milestone in Vijay’s career as it is widely touted as his last film before focusing on his political journey.Apart from Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan’ features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Mamita Baiju and Narain in pivotal roles. The direction of H Vinoth has music composed by Anirudh Ravichanderand the long-awaited entertainer achieved record numbers in advance bookings.