Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ was launched with much fanfare across multiple venues, but the film’s release hit an unexpected glitch in Pondicherry. Fans who were waiting for the first screening were disappointed by the cancellation of the much-awaited morning special shows scheduled for Thursday in several theatres. The decision was made just hours before the shows were supposed to kick off, leaving many moviegoers waiting outside cinema halls for updates.
Ticket allocation issue leads to cancellation of special screenings
As reported by News 18, about 13 theatres in Pondicherry had scheduled the screening of ‘Jana Nayagan,’ and permission was granted for 7 am special shows at some of the theatres. But the morning screenings were reportedly cancelled due to rows over ticket distribution. Theatre owners are said to have faced difficulties in issuing tickets to the general public as fan groups sought a larger share of the available seats. With no clear solution before showtime, some theatres decided to cancel the special screenings rather than proceed with limited public access.
‘Jana Nayagan’ overcomes months of delays before release
The cancellation comes after ‘Jana Nayagan’ had already faced a long and difficult journey to theatres. The Vijay-starrer was initially planned for a Pongal release but was postponed following certification issues. The film also faced a major blow when it got leaked on the internet months before its scheduled release in theatres, putting its future in doubt. The makers overcame these challenges, completed the legal process, and released the film in theatres amidst huge expectations from fans in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring areas.
Vijay ‘s final film before politics opens amid huge expectations
Despite the cancellation in Pondicherry, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has received an amazing response in most of the locations, with packed theatres and jubilant celebrations accompanying its release. The film is seen as a milestone in Vijay’s career, as it is widely billed as his final movie before focusing on his political journey.Apart from Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan’ features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju and Narain in pivotal roles. H Vinoth’s directorial has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and the much-awaited entertainer clocked record numbers in advance bookings.
