Anirudh Ravichander Reflects on His Journey with Vijay as Jana Nayagan Shatters Box Office Records

As Jana Nayagan continues to break box office records, composer Anirudh Ravichander reflects on his emotional journey with actor Vijay. Their collaboration over the years has produced numerous hit songs, making them one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated partnerships. Anirudh expresses gratitude for the trust and memories shared, marking the release of Vijay's final film before his political career. With Jana Nayagan crossing Rs 200 crore in just four days, the film's success is undeniable, despite facing piracy challenges prior to its release. Discover more about their remarkable journey and the film's impact.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 13:40 IST

Anirudh Bids Farewell to a Successful Collaboration

The film Jana Nayagan is making waves at the box office, and composer Anirudh Ravichander has shared an emotional goodbye to one of Tamil cinema's most fruitful partnerships. Over the last decade, he collaborated with Vijay on five major films, and following the release of Vijay's last film before his transition away from cinema, Anirudh took a moment to reflect on their shared journey. From Kaththi to Jana Nayagan, they produced numerous hit songs that resonated with fans. On social media platform X, Anirudh expressed his gratitude to Vijay for his steadfast trust, stating that the memories they forged together would always hold a special place in his heart.

Anirudh Expresses Gratitude for 12 Years of Collaboration

Anirudh Thanks Vijay For 12 Years Of Unforgettable Collaborations

Following the release of Jana Nayagan, Anirudh Ravichander took to X to share a touching message reflecting on his long-standing relationship with Vijay. He described their journey as "amazing and emotional," thanking the actor for the trust he had shown throughout the years. "It has been a thoroughly amazing and emotional journey with you through Jana Nayagan, Leo, Beast, Master, and Kaththi. Thank you, actor Vijay sir, for the unlimited trust and memories that I will cherish forever. The music lives on," Anirudh expressed. Their collaboration began with Kaththi in 2014, leading to several chart-topping tracks such as Selfie Pulla, Vaathi Coming, Kutti Story, Naa Ready, Bloody Sweet, and Thalapathy Kacheri. Over time, the Vijay-Anirudh duo became one of the most revered actor-composer partnerships in Tamil cinema.

Jana Nayagan's Box Office Success and Anirudh's Emotional Experience

An emotional farewell as Jana Nayagan dominates the box office

On the day of the film's release, Anirudh attended a screening of Jana Nayagan at Chennai's Vettri Theatres, where he was met with enthusiastic cheers from fans. He waved to the audience and even recreated Vijay's iconic gesture from Mersal. After the screening, he shared with the media that witnessing Vijay's final film was a deeply emotional moment for him. Meanwhile, Jana Nayagan is enjoying a remarkable run at the box office, having surpassed Rs 200 crore globally within just four days, with a total collection of Rs 217.48 crore. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film stars Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and Priyamani. Produced by KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan is a partial remake of the 2023 Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari and marks Vijay's last appearance on the big screen before fully committing to his political career. However, the film faced a significant piracy issue prior to its release, with police estimating that around 1.2 crore viewers accessed the leaked, uncertified version online.