According to trade sources, the film — a political drama set in Tamil Nadu — hasn’t triggered the kind of craze usually associated with Vijay’s big releases.

xTamil superstar Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayakudu (Jana Nayakan) seems to be generating mixed buzz in the Telugu states, while it is selling like hot cakes in Tamil Nadu. According to trade sources, the film — a political drama set in Tamil Nadu — hasn’t triggered the kind of craze usually associated with Vijay’s big releases.

“A few distributors are being cautious about acquiring the Telugu rights since it’s not a regular commercial entertainer,” says a leading distributor. “Being a political drama rooted in Tamil Nadu politics, it may not fully resonate with Telugu audiences. Besides, it is a remake of Telugu film 'Bhagavanth K

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