For Pongal 2026, Tamil cinema is gearing up for a big festival season. Vijay’s Jana Nayagan was officially announced for release on 9th January, while Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi was scheduled for 14th January. So, everyone thought that Vijay’s film would have a long solo run, with the advantage of enjoying a big weekend and strong theater count for nearly five days.
But the latest buzz is that Parasakthi may prepone its release to 10th January. If this happens, it will be a major setback for the Jana Nayagan team, as they will have to split screens and compete with Parasakthi from the second day itself.
Pongal 2026: An Interesting Clash Between Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi
Between the two, Jana Nayagan is expected to be the first choice for Tamil audiences, thanks to Vijay’s massive stardom, and it is also considered his last movie. But word of mouth can change everything. Parasakthi is already carrying strong positive buzz for its plot and the cast involved, while Jana Nayagan is relying mainly on Vijay’s star power. The promotional content for Jana Nayagan has not created a big impact so far.
Adding to the competition, the Tamil version of The Raja Saab is also releasing on 10th January, which will further divide screens. Pongal 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive festival seasons in recent years.
