33 Glorious years of Vijayism – Marking the end of one era, welcoming another
As Vijay enters his 33rd year in cinema, fans gear up for Jana Nayagan, a historic audio launch, and a heartfelt send-off to their beloved superstar.
Tomorrow marks a momentous day for Thalapathy Vijay fans across the world, as the star steps into the 33rd year of his illustrious cinema journey. Vijay made his debut as a lead actor in Naalaya Theerpu, which released on December 4th, 1992, and from that moment to the new chapter that awaits tomorrow, the actor’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
From facing early-career criticism to emerging as one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated and influential icons, Vijay stands today as a phenomenal force and an inspiration to millions. While he has delivered numerous blockbusters over the decades, the true turning point came post-2012. Films like Thuppakki, Kaththi, and Theri elevated him into unprecedented stardom, and with Mersal (2017) through The Greatest of All Time (2024), his dominance at the box office, both domestic and overseas only grew stronger.
As his farewell film Jana Nayagan nears release, the anticipation is unlike any before. The team is gearing up for the grand Thalapathy Thiruvizha (audio launch) in Malaysia on December 27th, set to take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, before nearly one lakh fans. The event is expected to target a Guinness World Record, adding yet another milestone to Vijay’s legacy.
Backed by KVN Productions for a record-breaking distribution deal across Tamil Nadu, ROI, and overseas markets, Jana Nayagan is expected to be a massive global release. The film, directed by H Vinoth with music by Anirudh, reportedly needs to gross around 500 crore worldwide to breakeven: a target distributors believe it can comfortably achieve.
As fans await Vijay’s “one last time” audio-launch speech and gear up to celebrate his upcoming release in theaters on January 9th, the moment is both emotional and historic. Team Only Kollywood extends heartfelt wishes to Thalapathy Vijay for an industry-defining success with Jana Nayagan and for the path that lies ahead in his public and political journey.
