Director Anil Ravipudi has commented on the ongoing discussions surrounding Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film, 'Jana Nayagan', and its rumored connection to his National Award-winning Telugu movie, 'Bhagavanth Kesari'. Ravipudi acknowledged having discussions with Vijay regarding his final film project, but mentioned that 'time slots and processes' prevented him from taking on the directorial role for that venture. While Ravipudi himself has maintained a diplomatic and neutral stance, urging audiences to treat 'Jana Nayagan' purely as a 'Thalapathy Vijay film' until its release, the producer of 'Bhagavanth Kesari', Sahu Garapati, explicitly confirmed that 'Jana Nayagan' is indeed a remake of his film. Industry reports further clarify that KVN Productions, the makers of 'Jana Nayagan', acquired remake rights specifically for a key thematic scene from 'Bhagavanth Kesari', particularly one addressing child abuse. Actress Sreeleela, who starred in 'Bhagavanth Kesari', also noted it was 'amazing' that Vijay is part of a 'retelling' of the story, despite initially being unsure of it being a 'proper remake'. 'Jana Nayagan' is a Tamil-language political action thriller directed by H. Vinoth, marking Vijay's final cinematic appearance before his full-time entry into politics. The film, originally slated for a January 9, 2026 release, recently faced an indefinite postponement due to issues with censor certification. Anil Ravipudi also mentioned that Vijay holds 'strong faith' in the content and message of 'Bhagavanth Kesari', adding another layer to the narrative surrounding the two films. The widespread comparisons between the trailers and narrative elements of both films continue to fuel fan discussions, with 'Bhagavanth Kesari' even seeing a surge in OTT viewership due to the 'Jana Nayagan' buzz.