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Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Set Built in One Town, 120-Day Shoot Leaves Town Devastated
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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The film 'Jana Nayagan' starring Vijay was shot on a massive set built in a single town over 120 days, reportedly causing extensive damage to the locality. The production's scale led to significant disruptions for residents.
The Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', featuring superstar Vijay, completed its principal photography on a sprawling set constructed in a single town. Production reports indicate that the shoot spanned 120 days, during which the set’s size and infrastructure caused considerable disruption to the surrounding area.
According to sources close to the production, the massive set required extensive scaffolding, heavy machinery and a large crew, all of which contributed to the reported damage to local roads, buildings and public spaces. Residents of the town have expressed concerns over the lasting impact on their environment and daily life.
The film’s makers have acknowledged the challenges posed by the scale of the set and have stated that they are working with local authorities to address the aftermath. While the production has brought attention to the film’s ambitious visual design, it has also highlighted the need for better coordination between large-scale film projects and the communities in which they are shot.
According to sources close to the production, the massive set required extensive scaffolding, heavy machinery and a large crew, all of which contributed to the reported damage to local roads, buildings and public spaces. Residents of the town have expressed concerns over the lasting impact on their environment and daily life.
The film’s makers have acknowledged the challenges posed by the scale of the set and have stated that they are working with local authorities to address the aftermath. While the production has brought attention to the film’s ambitious visual design, it has also highlighted the need for better coordination between large-scale film projects and the communities in which they are shot.