Pooja Hegde Opens up About Her 'Sad' Experience Working with Vijay in Jana Nayagan
She recalled their strong on-screen chemistry from Beast and the viral hit song Arabic Kuthu, which is near to hit 1 billion views very soon.;
Pooja Hegde, who recently wrapped up her Bollywood film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Glasgow with Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur, revealed a mix of emotions about her latest Tamil project. 'Retro' heroine opened up about feeling both excited and a little sad while working with Thalapathy Vijay on Jana Nayagan, which felt true.
She recalled their strong on-screen chemistry from Beast and the viral hit song Arabic Kuthu, which is near to hit 1 billion views very soon, praising Vijay for his professionalism and warm nature on set. But knowing this might be Vijay’s last film before stepping into politics gave her a bittersweet feeling. Like many fans, she treasures his films and hopes Jana Nayagan will be a grand send-off to his acting career.
The film is directed by H. Vinoth and features actors like Bobby Deol, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Mamitha Baiju. Anirudh Ravichander is the music composer.
Jana Nayagan is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026. Fans are already curious about how Vijay’s last movie will turn out, and Pooja’s honest feelings give a deeper glimpse into the film’s atmosphere.