Actor Vijay departed Malaysia after attending the Jana Nayagan audio launch, which drew nearly one lakh fans and set a Malaysian record. Videos showed Vijay interacting warmly with fans at the airport, folding his hands and blowing kisses. The film, directed by H Vinoth and starring Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, is set for a January 9, 2026 release, coinciding with Pongal.