There has been much speculation about H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan being Vijay's last movie ever since he revealed his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in February 2024. Mamitha Baiju, his co-star, said the following when questioned about whether she had discussed it with him during an occasion.

Vijay's retirement, according to Mamitha Baiju

At the Kerala Carnival in Ireland, Mamitha was recently questioned about Vijay's future retirement plans, and she replied in Malayalam, "One day, during our shoot together, I casually asked him if Jana Nayagan is indeed his last film. Whether or not it will depend on the outcome of the elections, Vijay sir replied honestly. We'll see what happens, he said.

At the event, Mamitha also said, "Everyone else was really emotional during the last days of filming, and he was too on the final day." As a matter of fact, Vijay was said to have been so overcome with emotion that he couldn't even smile for photos with the cast and crew. Vijay's supporters are upbeat about the hope she is giving them, and a video of her reaction is circulating on social media.

Regarding Jana Nayagan

Vijay, Mamitha, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol appear in pivotal roles in Jana Nayagan, which is directed by H Vinoth. Other cast members include Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, and others. The movie's crew unveiled a first look, dubbed The First Roar, on Vijay's birthday, June 22. The video shows the 51-year-old actor in a police outfit.

Vijay's most recent performance was in The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), directed by Venkat Prabhu, in which he played two roles: father and son. The film, which is accessible on Netflix, also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sneha. Mamitha, who shares Vijay's birthday, is currently scheduled for the release of Jana Nayagan on January 9, 2026, and she has a number of projects planned, including Suriya 46.

The outcome of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections will determine Vijay's future in the film industry following Jana Nayagan.