Jana Nayagan first reactions: How are fans rating Vijay's big release?

The movie Jananayagan is finally hitting the screen. Vijay's highly anticipated film has been making the buzz in the entertainment world for months now. My colleague Abira brings you all the details of the film, the reaction, the revenue and all the buzz from the audience. Take a look. was nothing short of a celebration. Thousands of Thalapathy Vijay fans thronged theatres across Tamil Nadu. And beyond dancing, chanting slogans and welcoming what is being billed as the actor's final film before his full-time political journey. According to trade tracker Saknic, the film collected 41 crore net in India on day one, including overseas collections of rupees 30 crore. The worldwide gross stands at 78.27 crore rupees. Tamil Nadu remained the biggest contributor with the Tamil version earning 36.5 crore rupees. The Telugu version added 2.75 crore, while the Hindi release brought in 1.75 crore. Despite the frenzy, the film fell short of Vijay's previous openers. Beast had opened at 49.3 crore rupees, while Goat earned 44 crore on its first day. The film also missed joining the elite list of Tamil films crossing the 50 crore mark on opening day, a club led by Leo and Coolie 2.0. The actual first day figures have come in lower than predicted. Whether Vijay's reported farewell film can turn opening day hype into sustained box office success will become clear over the weekend. With Abhirathad, Mayank Chaudhary, NDTV. I am coming. A new poster, a new title and a new political identity. The man once introduced to millions as Thalapathy Vijay is now being presented very differently. Sharing the latest Jananayagan poster on his official actorvijay Instagram handle, Vijay announced that the film has received its censor certificate. Soon after, KVN Productions confirmed that the film will release across India on July 23. But it isn't just the release date or certification that has grabbed attention. The poster identifies him as the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, a significant departure from the branding seen in earlier posters, which prominently featured the title, Thalapathe Vijay. The imagery is equally striking. Vijay is seen dressed in khaki, wielding a sword, the number 23 emblazoned in red behind him. In trademark Thalapaty swag, he wears aviator sunglasses. In another poster that was released earlier, Vijay appears dressed entirely in black, a look that has increasingly become synonymous with his public appearances since assuming office as Chief Minister. For supporters, it reinforces the image of a political leader. For cinema fans, it marks the merging of Vijay's real and real-life identities. The uncertainty over the film's release has now ended. After nearly six months of speculation, certification delays, piracy leaks and legal battles, Jananayagan is finally set to arrive in cinemas on July 23. The Central Board of Film Certification has granted the film an A certificate. The film has a runtime of 183 minutes and 11 seconds, or just over three hours. Directed by H. Vinod and produced by KVN Productions, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju. Expected to be Vijay's final film before devoting himself fully to politics, Jananayagan is no longer just another movie release. It is the first film to be promoted by a sitting Chief Minister who is also its leading star. Bringing together cinema, politics and personality in a way few Indian films ever have. Bureau report, NDTV.