Amid ongoing discussions about Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, director Anil Ravipudi has weighed in on rumors that the anticipated Tamil release is a remake of his National Award-winning Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. The comments follow widespread speculation within trade and fan circles about the apparent narrative similarities between the two films.
At a recent event, Anil Ravipudi addressed the remake chatter by downplaying any definitive connection between the two projects. While acknowledging the discussion surrounding Jana Nayagan and Bhagavanth Kesari, he emphasized that he was not privy to details about the Tamil film. He described Vijay as “a gentleman” and stated that he would need to wait until Jana Nayagan is released to know whether it truly bears any resemblance to his own work. “Until then, let us treat Jana Nayagan as a Vijay film,” Anil said, leaving the matter open to interpretation.
The filmmaker’s response has fueled further debate online, with some observers suggesting that a more definitive denial might have quelled speculation entirely. Instead, Anil Ravipudi’s neutral stance has kept discussions alive, with netizens questioning whether the silence implies creative influence rather than a direct remake.
Jana Nayagan, featuring a star-studded cast led by Vijay, is scheduled for theatrical release on January 9th, 2026, as one of the most eagerly awaited films of the season.