The stage is set for an epic box office showdown this Friday as Thalapathy Vijay prepares for the final theatrical bow of his illustrious acting career. His last film, Jana Nayagan, is generating unprecedented advance booking numbers, indicating a potentially explosive opening day. The film will lock horns with actor Sivakarthikeyan's Parashakti, which is also releasing on the same day, making it one of the most anticipated clashes of the year.
Massive Advance Booking Figures for Jana Nayagan
According to data from the industry tracker Sacnilk, the frenzy among fans is clearly visible in the ticket sales. Jana Nayagan has sold a staggering 2,73,460 tickets for its opening day through advance bookings across India. The total gross from these sales has already reached an impressive ₹7.28 crore.
The primary driver of this success is the original Tamil version. It has alone grossed ₹7.27 crore from 2,297 shows, with an average ticket price of ₹215. In a notable contrast, the Hindi-dubbed version, titled Jan Neta, has had a much slower start. It has contributed only ₹22,410 from 79 tickets sold across 15 shows. When considering blocked seats and last-minute sales, trade analysts suggest that Jana Nayagan is eyeing an opening day collection in the range of ₹10.05 crore.
Direct Clash with Parashakti: A One-Sided Race So Far
The box office battle sees Vijay's political drama going head-to-head with Sivakarthikeyan's Parashakti. However, current data from a major ticketing platform reveals a significant gap in audience interest for the opening day.
In the last 24 hours alone, Jana Nayagan sold approximately 131,830 tickets on BookMyShow. During the same period, Parashakti managed to sell around 10,300 tickets. While this indicates a decent start for Sivakarthikeyan's film, it highlights the monumental challenge it faces in catching up to the Vijay-starrer's momentum. Parashakti will require a substantial surge in bookings over the next few days to pose a serious competition on the day of release.
The Final Curtain Call for a Superstar
The context of this release adds immense emotional weight to the numbers. Jana Nayagan marks the final acting project of Thalapathy Vijay before he shifts his focus entirely to a political career. This 'last Friday' factor has undoubtedly fueled the massive advance response from his loyal fanbase nationwide, who are eager to witness his cinematic farewell. The film's performance is not just a box office metric but a historic event in Tamil and Indian cinema, signifying the end of an era for one of its biggest stars.
All eyes are now on Friday, as the actual box office numbers will reveal whether the advance booking tsunami translates into a record-breaking opening, cementing Vijay's legacy as he exits the silver screen.
