Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan has overtaken Suriya’s Karuppu at the all-India box office, cementing its position as the biggest Kollywood grosser of 2026. Released on July 23rd, the political action thriller has defied mixed reviews to post impressive numbers even in its third weekend.
India Box Office Comparison
Jana Nayagan’s 18-day all-India tracked gross has reached ₹209.70 Cr, surpassing Karuppu’s final all-India tracked gross of ₹209.52 Cr. Despite facing negative talk and multiple big releases, Vijay’s film continues to hold strong in its third week.
| Film | All India Tracked Gross | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jana Nayagan | ₹209.70 Cr | 18 days |
| Karuppu | ₹209.52 Cr | Final |
Worldwide Box Office Dominance
The film has also emerged as the biggest worldwide grosser in Kollywood this year, surpassing Karuppu’s worldwide total of ₹320 Cr. Jana Nayagan crossed ₹306 Cr worldwide by day 14, and has grown significantly since then.
What makes this achievement remarkable is the challenges the film faced. With outright bad talk from critics and every possible negative factor working against it, Jana Nayagan still managed respectable numbers in its third weekend. The film didn’t even enjoy a solo run—the previous weekend saw the release of the massive Spider-Man sequel, while this week DC’s latest superhero film opened with stunning reviews and strong word-of-mouth.
Thalapathy’s Final Box Office Victory
For Vijay fans, this milestone carries extra significance as it comes from the superstar’s final theatrical release before his full-time political career. The film’s ability to overcome negative reception and fierce competition demonstrates Vijay’s unshakeable box office pull in Tamil cinema.
The political action thriller continues to post respectable numbers even in its third weekend, proving that star power can sometimes trump critical reception at the box office.
