Thalapathy Vijay’s much‑anticipated film Jana Nayagan — set to release on January 9, 2026 — has already begun its box office campaign well before its theatrical release through advance/pre‑booking sales and distribution deals. The buzz around the film is especially big since it is marketed as Vijay’s final film before his political debut.

📊 Advance Booking / Pre‑Sales Numbers

🇬🇧 UK Advance Sales

· In the United Kingdom, Jana Nayagan has seen a very strong advance booking response, reportedly crossing £200,000 in pre‑sales within the first 72 hours of tickets being available.
🥇 This figure places it among the most successful overseas advance openings for a tamil film, even *surpassing figures from Vijay’s earlier film Leo in the UK market.

🇺🇸 US Advance Booking

· In the United States, early pre‑sales figures are more modest compared with the UK. Reports suggest Jana Nayagan has collected around $40,000‑$63,000 in advance sales so far, with ticket sales gradually increasing as promotions continue and closer to the release date

🔎 Note: These figures are advance gross ticket sales recorded for premiere and opening day shows, not final box office totals. Advance sales often continue rising sharply in the final weeks before release once official trailers and promotional events ramp up.

💼 Pre‑Release business & Deals

Beyond ticket bookings, Jana Nayagan has also secured significant pre‑release deals that contribute to its box office strength even before opening:

· The film’s digital streaming rights were reportedly sold for a large sum (around ₹110‑121 crore) to a major platform.

· Theatrical distribution rights in tamil Nadu alone are valued at over ₹100 crore, with additional rights sold across Kerala, overseas, and other South indian regions.

· All these pre‑release deals reportedly bring the film’s total theatrical and non‑theatrical business to over ₹300‑400 crore before release.

These figures put Jana Nayagan into a strong financial position before it even hits theaters, underscoring the high expectations from fans and distributors alike.

📈 What This Means for the Box Office

· Jana Nayagan is generating significant pre‑release revenue and interest, especially internationally.

· The UK advance booking record is particularly noteworthy and suggests a strong overseas footprint, which is often an important factor in South indian film success.

· U.S. numbers are currently lower, but advance sales generally build momentum as release draws closer and promotions increase.

· With festive pongal timing and Vijay’s fanbase behind it, industry analysts expect strong overall opening day and opening weekend collections once the film releases.

📌 Summary of Jana Nayagan Advance box office Highlights (Pre‑Release)

🎟 UK Advance Sales: £200,000+ early gross pre‑sales — setting a record pace among tamil films.
🎟 USA Advance Sales: Approx. $40k‑$63k recorded so far, with growth seen over the initial days.
💰 Pre‑Release Deals (Rights): Over ₹300‑400+ crore from distribution and media rights combined

 

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