Tamil cinema is anticipating a significant Pongal box-office competition between Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and 'Parasakthi'. 'Jana Nayagan', reportedly Vijay's last film before a political entry, faces a delay in certification due to controversial dialogues, prompting a court appeal. The upcoming release is generating considerable political and cinematic excitement, positioning the 2026 Pongal season as a highly anticipated event in Tamil cinema.