The Thalapathy fever is real, and Bengaluru fans are proving it. Vijay’s much-anticipated political action drama Jana Nayagan is set to release worldwide on January 9, coinciding with Pongal, making it one of the biggest festival releases of the year. This is Vijay’s last film before he steps fully into politics, and that makes every ticket count.

Advance bookings have opened in Bengaluru with a bang, even before full bookings started in Chennai. Early morning shows, starting at 6 AM on release day, are already filling fast. Reports from local theatres suggest that most seats in these slots have been snapped up, with some fans even turning to resale options just to secure their spot.

Ticket prices are making news too. In several single-screen theatres, early shows are priced between ₹800 and ₹1,000 per seat, yet fans are paying without hesitation. The excitement shows no signs of slowing down.

Early box office tracking hints at big numbers. Karnataka alone has reportedly crossed over ₹1 crore in advance booking collections for opening day shows, even before tickets go live across the rest of India. With only a fraction of total screenings on sale, this early response points to strong potential for blockbuster collections when the full release rolls out.

Fans are sharing their excitement on social media, posting screenshots of bookings and Vijay posters, celebrating the upcoming release.

With just days to go, Jana Nayagan is shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited films of early 2026. Advance bookings in Bengaluru and across Karnataka, along with global pre-sales, make it clear that Vijay’s cinematic farewell is already trending long before the film hits theatres.