Overview
- The first single from Jana Nayagan, released on November 8, has accumulated roughly 35 million views on YouTube.
- An X user shared a screenshot suggesting the video gained about 3 million views in an hour, prompting questions about artificial inflation.
- TeamYouTube said counters for views, likes and subscriptions can temporarily slow or freeze as systems confirm activity is from humans rather than automated sources.
- Some fans alleged the video was briefly treated as political campaign content given Vijay’s TVK plans, a claim not confirmed by YouTube.
- Jana Nayagan, widely described as Vijay’s final film before full-time politics, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 9, 2026, with music by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics by Arivu.