Show Notes
Vijay's 69th - and reportedly final - film before fully stepping into politics as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister. Does JANA NAYAGAN send Thalapathy off right, or does the seven-month delay explain everything? We break down the good, the very bad, and close with a blind ranking of Vijay's entire filmography.
Spoilers from (18:51) onward.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/salH1Mif6L0
⏱️ Timestamps (00:00) Intro Music & Welcome (01:27) The Long Road to Release (02:36) Confirming the Bhagavath Kesari Remake (03:39) Budget, Cast & Trivia (05:14) Our Honest Take Begins (07:16) First Half vs. Second Half (09:29) Balakrishna, Sri Leela Comparison & the Villain Problem (12:24) Fan Service, Politics & the TVK Tattoo (18:51) Spoiler Zone Begins (23:32) Stacking Up Against Sarkaar (26:51) Blind Ranking: Vijay's Filmography (31:20) Checking Our Picks Against the Critics (33:04) Final Verdict & What's Next for Vijay (35:47) Outro & Where to Find Us
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