Vijay fans slam Yash's Toxic teaser after Jana Nayagan pushed; blame makers want ‘to cover loss’ with Geetu Mohandas’ film amid sexist criticism
With Jana Nayagan postponed, Vijay fans vent frustration at makers after the Toxic teaser drop, questioning the timing as uncertainty clouds the star’s farewell film
Last Updated: 04.36 PM, Jan 08, 2026
It is troubled times for Tamil cinema given uncertainty looms over the Pongal releases. Given Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan has been postponed, and Sivakarthikeyan film Parasakthi is yet to get its censor formalities done. However, fans of Vijay who are already in disappointment given that it is the star’s final film and had not made it to theatres as intended. Evidently, this anger and frustration has channelled towards the teaser revelation of Jana Nayagan makers’ another production, Toxic, featuring actor Yash in the lead role.
Toxic: Why Vijay fans are dejected with Yash film update?
Jana Nayagan, the upcoming Vijay-starrer film, has been postponed from its January 9 release, after censor authorities delayed issuing the certificate. While that was not enough for fans to express disappointment on the makers, on Thursday, the production that is backing Jana Nayagan, KVN Productions, had released the teaser of their next project; Yash-starrer Toxic. On one hand, Toxic teaser has been getting its fair share of feedback, but on the other hand, Vijay fans have been slamming the production house. Evidently most of them are not so happy with the banner promoting their next biggie when their current and most anticipated Tamil release is in soup.
While some fans have gone to curse the banner, others had said that a strong banner was required to back a film like Jana Nayagan. Amid the several criticism levelled against Toxic teaser that it objectified women, one pointed out how the makers want to ‘cover losses’ of Jana Nayagan with Toxic. Here are more reactions:
What is Jana Nayagan new release date?
The makers of Jana Nayagan are yet to announce a new release date. The Madras High Court will pronounce its orders only on January 9, following which the decision will be taken accordingly. Jana Nayagan marks Vijay’s farewell film before he takes up full-time politics. It is directed by filmmaker H Vinoth. Supposed to be a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari, the film also stars Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Priyamani, Gautham Menon and others. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music.
Jana Nayagan FAQs
Q. How much Vijay got paid for Jana Nayagan?
A. Vijay reportedly got paid Rs 275 crore for his upcoming movie Jana Nayagan.
Q. What is Jana Nayagan release date?
A. Jana Nayagan has been postponed from January 9, with new release date yet to be announced by the makers.
Q. What is Vijay 69th movie name?
A. Jana Nayagan is the title of Vijay's 69th film.