The film Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, is scheduled for theatrical release on July 23 following an A certificate from the CBFC. Production began in October 2024 with an original target of January 9, 2026; the project faced a halt in January, an April HD leak, Supreme Court involvement, and related arrests. Vijay, who stars in the film, was elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026.