Vijay Thalapathy has won a historic victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. His party, the Tamilaga Vetti Kazhagam (TVK), pulled off a major upset by winning 108 seats. He is set to become the state’s new Chief Minister.
At the same point Vijay Thalapathy’s upcoming film “Jana Nayakan” is expected to be released soon. It’s reportedly his last film. A viral video related to the film surfaced, reportedly from a cinema in Tamil Nadu. It shows the film’s new title card. Fans are overjoyed and celebrating in the theater after seeing it. What exactly is written in the film’s title card? Let’s find out.
Why is the new title of the film special?
The viral video was shared from a Twitter account. In the video, the title card for “Jana Nayakan” is visible on a theater screen. It reads, “Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. Joseph Vijay in the film ‘Jana Nayakan.'” Vijay’s party, TVK, has won 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, and he will soon become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He will form a coalition government.
India's first time CM title card for actor ! #TVKVijay 🥵🥵 pic.twitter.com/vHqDuRenku
— 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗠_𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 ᴶᴱᴱⱽᴬ (@leodas_jeeva) May 6, 2026‘Vijay Thalapathy’ has become Vijay’s identity
Vijay has long maintained a separation between his political and film careers. He has consistently maintained the title “Vijay Thalapathy” in films and promotional events. This has led to speculation that he may use the same title in his upcoming film, “Jana Nayakan.” Fans believe that “Thalapathy” has now become an integral part of Vijay’s screen image and star identity.
Where did Vijay get the ‘Thalapathy’ tag from?
‘Vijay Thalapathy’ is a popular title given to Vijay by his fans. In Tamil, ‘Thalapathy’ means ‘commander’ or ‘leader.’ His strong, commanding portrayal of leading roles in his films has made the name popular with audiences. Gradually, the title became a part of his identity and is now associated with his star image.
Fans dancing in the theatre
In the viral video, fans were seen jumping with joy after seeing the words “Chief Minister” written next to Vijay’s name. They were celebrating the victory of their hero and leader. One user commented on the video and wrote, “This is the first CM title card for an actor in India.” However, it is not yet clear which theaters are showing the updated title card for “Jana Nayakan.”
When will the film release in theatres?
Vijay Thalapathy’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ was going to clash with Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’ at the box office on January 9, 2026, but due to non-receipt of certificate from the Censor Board and legal disputes, the release of the film was postponed. Now the release of this film was announced shortly after the Assembly election results. The film is expected to release on May 8th, but the makers have yet to make an official announcement.
These actors will be seen in ‘Jana Nayakan’
‘Jana Nayakan’ is produced by KVN Productions. In addition to Vijay, the film also stars Pooja Hegde, Mamita Baiju, and Bobby Deol. Anirudh has composed the film’s music, and H. Vinod has directed this political action drama. Currently, everyone is awaiting the announcement of the film’s release date.
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