Thalapathy Vijay's Tamil political action thriller Jana Nayakan has opened in theatres with a b start at the box office. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is being regarded as a notable title in Vijay's acting career. Fans had been anticipating its release for a long time, with celebrations reported outside theatres after the film's release.
According to reports, the film received a b response in advance bookings before its release, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Several theatres were reported to be houseful during the early shows. Initial box office estimates for the opening day have also been released.
According to early box office tracking estimates, Jana Nayakan collected approximately ₹41 crore net in India on its opening day. These figures are preliminary estimates and may change after official numbers are released.
The Tamil version accounted for the highest share of the collection, with an estimated ₹36.50 crore. The Telugu version is estimated to have collected around ₹2.75 crore, while the Hindi version is estimated at approximately ₹1.75 crore.
Reports also stated that the film earned more than ₹28 crore through advance bookings, including blocked seats, before its theatrical release. The estimated opening-day performance follows the b pre-release booking response.
If the preliminary estimates are confirmed, Jana Nayakan has surpassed the reported opening-day collections of recent Hindi films. Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar reportedly collected around ₹28.60 crore on its first day, while Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava reportedly earned approximately ₹33.10 crore on its opening day.
With an estimated opening of about ₹41 crore, Jana Nayakan has exceeded the initial first-day collections of both films. However, box office calculations may vary across different languages and markets, and an accurate comparison can be made only after the final figures are available.
Based on the preliminary estimates, Jana Nayakan has also secured a place among Thalapathy Vijay's best opening-day performers and has surpassed the opening-day collection of Sarkar. Vijay's major opening-day films include Leo, Beast, The Greatest of All Time, Sarkar and Master.
The film is also considered important in Vijay's acting career as it is among his final films after his entry into active politics. According to the source content, Vijay is preparing to conclude his 30-year acting career, and Jana Nayakan was released in theatres on Friday, July 23, after a seven-month delay following his becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
