India, July 15 -- H Vinoth's Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan is finally hitting screens months after the lead star stood for elections and became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. On Wednesday, the production house KVN Productions confirmed the film's release date after days of speculation. The release date indicates that it will hit screens in India a day before its overseas release.

The production confirmed that Jana Nayagan is releasing in theatres on July 23. Making the announcement, they wrote on social media, "Tested by fire. Forged by time. Built for history. The tougher the battle, The louder the victory. #JanaNayaganFromJuly23 #JanaNayakuduFromJuly23 #JanNetaFromJuly23." They also released a new poster showing Vijay in a police unifo...