Advance ticket sales in the USA for upcoming films 'Jana Nayagan' starring Thalapathy Vijay and 'The Raja Saab' starring Prabhas show a competitive pre-release race. Both South Indian stars command pan-India appeal. 'Jana Nayagan' is reportedly Vijay's last film before retirement, while 'The Raja Saab' is Prabhas' next major release. The films are set to release worldwide on January 9, with USA premiere data indicating a close contest in advance bookings.