Jana Nayagan
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Thalapathy Vijay
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Initially, Thalapathy Vijay was reportedly offered a staggering Rs 251 crore for his final cinematic outing. While last-minute business negotiations adjusted the upfront payment to Rs 220 crore. If the movie achieves a global box office collection of over Rs 1,000 crore, the withheld Rs 31 crore will be paid out as a bonus.
H Vinoth
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Known for his ability to craft tight, gripping narratives, H. Vinoth is reportedly receiving a staggering Rs 25 crore to direct Thalapathy Vijay's farewell film.
Anirudh Ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander continues his streak of high-value collaborations, reportedly taking home Rs 13 crore for composing music on Vijay’s farewell film.
Bobby Deol
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Following his career-defining turn in Animal, Bobby Deol has been brought on board as the antagonist in Jana Nayagan. For his role as the formidable villain facing off against Vijay, Bobby has reportedly secured a paycheck of Rs 5 crore.
Pooja Hedge
KVN Productions
Pooja Hegde is making her return to the screen with Vijay in Jana Nayagan after their successful collaboration in Beast. She is reportedly receiving Rs 3 crore for her role as Kayal.
Mamitha Baiju
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In Jana Nayagan, Mamitha Baiju plays a pivotal role as Vijay’s adopted daughter, Viji Srikanth. The budding star has reportedly been paid Rs 60 lakhs as remuneration.
Gautam Vasudev Menon
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The acclaimed filmmaker-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon makes a special appearance in Jana Nayagan, reuniting with Vijay after Leo. For his brief yet pivotal contribution to the film, GVM has reportedly been paid a fee of Rs 30 lakhs.
Priyamani
While her character details are being kept under wraps, Priyamani has reportedly signed on for a reported fee of Rs 25-30 lakhs.
Narain Ram
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Narain, known for his impactful performances in films such as Kaithi and Vikram, steps into a pivotal role in Jana Nayagan. The actor is said to have been compensated with a fee between Rs 15 and 20 lakh for portraying an AI humanoid scientist.
Atlee
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Adding to the film's massive star power, ace filmmaker Atlee will step in front of the camera for a brief guest role in Vijay’s farewell film.
Nelson Dilipkumar
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Director Nelson Dilipkumar joins the star-studded ensemble of Jana Nayagan for a special appearance in this historic farewell project.
Lokesh Kanagaraj
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Lokesh Kanagaraj joins fellow directors Atlee and Nelson Dilipkumar for a collective personal salute to Thalapathy Vijay. The three blockbuster filmmakers will reportedly share the screen as journalists.
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Meet the Producer - K. Venkata Narayana
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K. Venkata Narayana, the powerhouse behind a production empire renowned for its massive scale, is no stranger to ambitious projects. However, in producing Jana Nayagan, he has accepted a challenging role that balances immense logistical scale with the emotional weight of Thalapathy Vijay's exit.
Co-Producer - Lohith NK
Lohith NK may maintain a low public profile, but his influence on major productions is unmistakable. As a co-producer of Jana Nayagan, he brings his extensive expertise to Thalapathy Vijay’s final cinematic outing.
Co-Producer - Jagadish Palanisamy
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Beyond his long-standing role as Thalapathy Vijay’s manager, Jagadish Palanisamy has also stepped into the project as co-producer.