#SHOWBIZ: Thalapathy magic: Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' rakes in RM3m in Malaysian pre-bookings
KUALA LUMPUR: The magnetic appeal of South Indian superstar-turned-politician Vijay has once again captivated Malaysian cinema-goers, as his latest Tamil blockbuster, Jana Nayagan, stormed the local box office with a staggering RM3 million collected in advance ticket sales alone prior to its nationwide release on July 23.
Distributed locally by Malik Streams Corporation, the highly anticipated feature stands as one of the widest Tamil film releases ever mounted in the country, landing across 134 cinemas nationwide.
To mark the cinematic event, Malik Streams Corporation rolled out the red carpet for a star-studded, exclusive special screening at TGV Cinemas, Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
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