Vijay is back! The much-awaited movie of the year, Jana Nayagan, finally hit theatres today (July 23), and fans are going crazy over it. The movie opened to blockbuster responses on the first day, first show. Marking Vijay's 69th and final film before he shifts his complete focus to politics, early reactions on social media have praised the film as a mass entertainer.For the unversed, Jana Nayagan was originally scheduled to release on January 9. However, the film's release was pushed after delays in receiving certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The production also faced another setback when the movie was leaked online before its theatrical release.Despite the hurdles, the film finally released on July 23 across around 1,000 screens in Tamil Nadu. Advance bookings witnessed huge demand, with tickets selling out within minutes on several online booking platforms.Jana Nayagan OTT release: What we know so farWith the film now running successfully in cinemas, attention has also shifted to its digital release. While fans are eager to know where Jana Nayagan will stream after its theatrical run, the makers have not made any official announcement regarding its OTT platform or premiere date.According to earlier trade reports, Prime Video was initially in discussions to acquire the film's digital streaming rights for around Rs 110 crore. However, the reported deal allegedly did not materialise following multiple release delays and the piracy leak, which reportedly affected the film's digital valuation.You Might Also Like:Later, a recent NDTV report claimed that ZEE5 entered negotiations with an offer of around Rs 50 crore for the streaming rights. However, neither KVN Productions nor ZEE5 has confirmed these reports.The same report also suggested that discussions surrounding the OTT release may have played a role in the film's theatrical release strategy. Distributors were reportedly in favour of a July 24 release to avoid clashing with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, while the alleged streaming partner preferred an earlier theatrical release to potentially allow for an Independence Day weekend digital premiere.For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement from the makers regarding the film's OTT platform and streaming date.You Might Also Like:Vijay's final film before politicsJana Nayagan holds special significance as it is Vijay's final film before his full-time political career. The actor, who now serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, had announced that he would step away from acting to focus on public service.The emotional value attached to the film has contributed to its strong opening, with fans treating its release as a celebration of Vijay's long and successful journey in cinema.Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features an ensemble cast including Vijay, Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani and Narain in key roles.The film's music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while Sathyan Sooryan serves as the cinematographer. Editing has been handled by Pradeep E. Ragav, with production design by V. Selvakumar.With packed theatres, positive first-day reactions and growing curiosity around its digital release, Jana Nayagan has already emerged as one of the most talked-about Tamil films of the year. Until the makers officially reveal its OTT plans, audiences can catch Vijay's farewell performance exclusively on the big screen. Stay tuned!