Will Thalapathy Vijay receive Rs 275 crore for his alleged final film 'Jana Nayagan'? Here’s what we know

All eyes are on Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, which is expected to hit theatres on January 9, 2026. The movie has been grabbing headlines ever since it was announced, as it appears to be the final film in Vijay’s career, with the actor all set to prioritise his political party and political ambitions.Thalapathy Vijay's remuneration for 'Jana Nayagan'Recent reports suggest that the actor has a massive pay slip for the movie. According to Business Today, Vijay is charging a whopping Rs 275 crore for his role in Jana Nayagan. The amount was reportedly paid in full as an upfront fee, with no share in the film’s profits. This makes the deal one of the highest remunerations for a South Indian actor in recent years.

Did Thalapathy Vijay charge Rs 200 crore for GOATEarlier, there were reports that Thalapathy charged Rs 200 crore for The Greatest of All Time (The G.O.A.T.).

However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the payment for the actor in that film.Speculation continues to grow around whether Jana Nayagan will mark Vijay’s final release. Actress Mamitha Baiju, who stars alongside him in the film, recently revealed that she had posed the same question to the actor. Vijay had told her that his decision to continue in the industry or leave it behind depends on the results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections in 2026.

About Jana NayaganDirected by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan is shaping up to be a hard-hitting political action drama. Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani play key roles in the movie. There is also speculation that Shruti Haasan may be joining the cast in a crucial role.Anirudh Ravichander is composing the soundtrack, and Vijay has reportedly lent his voice to a number titled One Last Song.