India, July 23 -- The final film of Vijay's career, Jana Nayagan, is here. And across Tamil Nadu, fans and exhibitors have turned its release into a celebration of their Chief Minister and Thalapathy. The film's release on Thursday is being marked by celebrations, performances, drone shows, and special programmes across Tamil Nadu, with both fans and cadres of Vijay's party TVK participating.

In many theatres, including Woodlands and Casino in Chennai, special cultural performances marked the arrival of the much-awaited film and laser beams shot into the night sky to hail Vijay while fans danced to peppy tunes. A drone show was held in a Chennai theatre late on Wednesday night as fans began to gather in anticipation of the early morning ...