Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan to be over 3 hours long, set to be one of his longest films: Report

The movie's audio premiere is set for December 27 in Malaysia, and the runtime and plot details may be officially confirmed either on the day of the launch or closer to the event.

Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has generated immense buzz ever since its announcement. Now, ahead of its grand theatrical release slated for January 14, 2026, several details regarding the film’s runtime, storyline, and key elements have begun to emerge.

According to Cinema Express, Jana Nayagan is reportedly expected to have a runtime of approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. If the reports are true, the film would become Vijay’s second-longest feature after Shankar’s directorial Nanban, which had a runtime of 3 hours and 8 minutes. However, it is important to note that the production team has not yet issued any official confirmation regarding the film’s duration.

Although these details are still unconfirmed, rumors about the movie's plot have increased excitement even more. According to reports, the plot centers on two influential people: one who defends the rights of his people and the other who aspires to power and dominance. The two characters are thought to have a past relationship because they have previously met, which sets up a dramatic confrontation.

The movie's audio premiere is set for December 27 in Malaysia, and the runtime and plot details may be officially confirmed either on the day of the launch or closer to the event.

A fascinating feature of the circulating plot description suggests that a child is crucial in rekindling old grudges.

According to reports, Bobby Deol will play the antagonist, and Vijay will play a police officer. The film's female lead is Pooja Hegde.

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Prominent actors like Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Mamita Baiju play important roles in the ensemble cast of Jana Nayagan.

Jana Nayagan is produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions banner, with Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith NK serving as co-producers. The film features music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, and editing by Pradeep E. Raghav.