Mamitha Baiju calls Thalapathy Vijay the coolest co-star as 'Jana Nayagan' shoot nears completion

Thalapathy
's last film as an actor, Jana Nayayan, is being made under the director of H. Vinoth. As Vijay is set to enter politics fully, this film has created huge expectations among fans.
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The upcoming film is reportedly being developed as a story set against a political backdrop, social issues and emotional moments are said to play a prominent role in it.
The film stars Baja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamita Baiju, Priyamani, Shruti Haasan, and Narain among others.
Mamita Baiju on working with Thalapathy Vijay
Actress Mamita Baiju has spoken about Vijay, and her comments are currently going viral on the internet. 'Vijay sir is very punctual. He always reaches the sets before time. He is a very easy-going and calm person,' he said. She also shared with enthusiasm, 'No matter what happens on the set of Jana Nayagan, Vijay sir handles it with a very cool mind. I would talk to him about many things. But he would end up saying 'Mmm' and 'Haa',' shared
while speaking with JFW.
These small incidents of Mamitha Baiju with Vijay are being shared widely on social media as they replicate the actor's simple and down-to-earth side.
A much-awaited 'Jana Nayagan' update to drop on Vijay's birthday
Vijay and Pooja Hegde have already completed filming for their portions in 'Jana Nayagan', and the mega-budget drama nearing completion as director H Vinoth is busy filming the patch-up portions. A mega update from 'Jana Nayagan' is anticipated to be released on June 22 for Thalapathy Vijay's birthday, and fans are super excited about it.
'Jana Nayagan', 2026 Pongal release
'Jana Nayagan' will have music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while the cinematography for the film is handled by Sathyan Sooryan.
The release date of the highly-anticipated film has been officially locked for January 9, 2026, for the Pongal festival, and is positioned to smash box office records.

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