Overview

• Jannik Sinner overcame defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on July 13 to claim his maiden Wimbledon singles title.
• Wimbledon’s official social media post replicated Jana Nayagan’s Republic Day poster, showing Sinner in a Vijay-inspired power pose with his trophy.
• The homage was captioned “The First Roar” in reference to the film’s thunderous background score by composer Anirudh Ravichander.
• Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayana’s KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan serves as Thalapathy Vijay’s emotional farewell performance.
• Scheduled for a worldwide release on January 9, 2026 during the Pongal festival weekend, the film’s pre-release buzz has surged following the Wimbledon tribute.