Jana Nayagan audio launch: Vijay bids goodbye to fans as an actor one last time

With this, the live coverage of Jana Nayagan has come to an end!

Thalapathy Vijay delighted fans by breaking into a singing performance of two songs: Verithanam and Thalapathy Kacheri.

At a crucial part during Vijay's speech, fans started singing the emotional Yaar Petra Magano from Kaththi. Vijay, once again, displayed his trademark wit, by saying, "How much ever you try, I won't cry."

Thalapathy Vijay took a selfie video at the Jana Nayagan audio launch event, which made it to the Malaysian book of records.

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Thalapathy Vijay surprised thousands of fans by performing the hookstep of Thalapathy Kacheri from Jana Nayagan. 

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Speaking at the Jana Nayagan audio launch, Vijay said, "If you want to succeed in life, you may not need friends, but you need a strong enemy. Only when there's a strong enemy, you become stronger. So, in 2026, history will repeat. Let us be ready to welcome it for the people. Thank you, Malaysia."

Actor Vijay, at the audio launch of Jana Nayagan, justified his decision to quit cinema for politics. "One thing matters for me. People come and stand in theatres for me. For that reason, I'm ready to stand for them for the next 30-33 years. For these Vijay fans, I am stepping away from cinema. I've faced every kind of criticism from day one. But, my fans have stood by me from the very beginning, supporting me relentlessly for 33 years. That's why I am standing for the fans who have stood for me. This Vijay will repay his debt of gratitude," he said.

Vijay took the stage and began his speech by saying, "Aiyaa, raasa, chellangala yarra neengallam? En nenjil kudiyirukkum (My dear people, who are you? Those who reside in my heart." 

Speaking about his connection with Malaysia, he said, "After Sri Lanka, Malaysia has one of the largest Tamil populations in the world. We can recall many Tamil films shot in Malaysia. Even Billa, starring our friend Ajith, was filmed here. My films Kaavalan and Kuruvi were also shot here. I would like to thank the Malaysian government for their support in making this event possible. I entered cinema hoping to build a small sand house, but you gave me a palace."

Actor Prabhudheva set the stage on fire with a phenomenal performance of the Pokkiri Pongal song from Pokkiri. As Prabhudheva walked the ramp performing the hook step, Vijay joined them by recreating the step from his stage.

Director H Vinoth said, "There is a rumour doing the rounds that there is a 150-minute farewell at the end. There's no truth to that. in the end, there's only hope. Jana Nayagan is not the end. It's just the beginning."

Director H Vinoth, addressing the gathering, said, "Many say Jana Nayagan is a remake, a few call it a half remake. Also, very few think they can come, compete and win with us. I would like to say something to all. This is 100 per cent Thalapathy padam (film). It's going to be a commercial feast at theatres." 

Pooja Hegde, who plays the female lead in Jana Nayagan, said, "Vinoth is an honest filmmaker and a man of few words." Complimenting Anirudh Ravichander, she said, "I am big fan of your work always. I keep listening to your tracks, especially the OSTs." 

Talk about Vijay, he said, "Vijay sir, I had so much fun working with you in Beast. They always ask me, 'when is Arabic Kuthu Part 2?'. There's so much to learn from you. You're the most professional star I've ever worked with. I want to be like you. Your humility is something I always want to learn from. I am sad that it's your last film."

Composer Anirudh Ravichander performed 'Ravana Mavan Da', an unreleased track from Vijay's Jana Nayagan at the audio launch.

After his 45-minute performance featuring pulsating songs, Anirudh Ravichander said, "I am with H Vinoth for the first time. He's a very sweet person, but his film, Jana Nayagan, will do Sambavam (big incident) this Pongal. I was 21 years old and I had done only 2 films. He gave me the biggest film - Kaththi - at that time. Thank you and love you for that sir. Be it Kaththi or Master or Beast or Leo or Jana Nayagan, all our films have 100 per cent hit track record. It's only because of the love for this one man."

Anirudh Ravichander, during his live performance, sang Yaar Petra Magano in Kaththi. Fans sang back in unison, making Vijay emotional at the Jana Nayagan audio launch.

Composer Anirudh Ravichander performed Master's Vaathi Coming and made the audience groove to the peppy folk number.

Anirudh Ravichander and his band performed the foot-thumping Badass from Lokesh Kanagaraj and Vijay's Leo. Fans joined them in singing the entire song.

Anirudh Ravichander rocked the floor with his rendition of Beast Mode song from Vijay and Nelson Dilipkumar's Beast.

Music director Anirudh, who has composed music for Jana Nayagan, has taken over the stage for an electric performance. He will be singing superhit numbers from his combination with Vijay at the audio launch.

Actor Mamitha Baiju got emotional while speaking on stage. She said, "Standing beside Thalapthy Vijay feels surreal to me. My brother is a huge fan, and we often use Vijay sir's movie references at home. I am really going to miss you, sir."