Despite the massive hype surrounding Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's farewell film Jana Nayakudu, the dubbed release has failed to make a significant impact at the Telugu box office. Trade sources say the film has managed to collect just over Rs 5 crore share from approximately Rs 10 crore gross in the Telugu states, falling well short of expectations. Trade circles attribute the muted response to inevitable comparisons with the Telugu original, Bhagavanth Kesari, on which Jana Nayakudu is reportedly based. According to exhibitors, while the Tamil version incorporates several socio-political themes tailored to Vijay's political image and Tamil audience, those elements failed to resonate with Telugu moviegoers. However, Jana Nayakudu has not been able to replicate that success, ending its theatrical run as a disappointing performer despite the high expectations.