‘Jana Nayagan’ X review: Theatres erupt for Vijay's title card

After multiple delays caused by censorship issues and an online leak, Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited final film, ‘Jana Nayagan’, has finally hit theatres, and social media is already flooded with first reactions. While detailed reviews are still emerging, early audience responses suggest that the biggest talking point is Vijay’s grand introduction and title card.

Fans have been celebrating the film’s release across Tamil Nadu, with several calling the opening moments a "full feast" for Thalapathy supporters.

Many posts described the title card as one of the film’s standout moments, with users sharing reactions such as "THALAPATHY MODE ON," "Peak Title Card," and "Title Card Peaked," accompanied by fire emojis and praise for the theatrical experience.

One fan wrote that the new title card would be a special treat for Vijay fans, highlighting the moment where he is introduced as "The Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – Thalapathy C. Joseph Vijay." The sequence reportedly received thunderous applause inside theatres, with several viewers calling it one of the loudest crowd responses in recent memory.

Videos and images shared online also had celebrations outside cinema halls in Chennai, where fans gathered with drums, fireworks and banners to mark what is expected to be Vijay’s final appearance on the big screen before focusing fully on politics.

Although reactions to H. Vinoth’s direction, the performances of Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prakash Raj, as well as Anirudh Ravichander’s music, are still beginning to surface, the first wave of social media buzz has been overwhelmingly centred on Vijay’s screen presence and the emotional significance of his farewell film.

Produced by KVN Productions, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has opened to packed theatres, with fans turning its first day into a celebration.