Pooja Hegde on working with Vijay Thalapathy in his last film, Jana Nayagan

Pooja Hegde opened up about her time on set with Vijay Thalapathy in Jana Nayagan. It will be Vijay's last project before he moves into politics. For her, it was a mix of excitement and sadness. The Coolie actress remembered the final day clearly. “It was my last shot with him and I just felt sad,” she said. “Working with Vijay sir is the most relaxing experience. He is cool, calm, and so comfortable in his own skin. He knows he is a superstar, but he never tries to show it. He is also the sweetest co-star I have had.”

Pooja Hegde recalls final shoot with Vijay in Jana Nayagan

There is also admiration for the choices he is making outside cinema. “He has bigger dreams now, and he wants to follow that,” she explained. “That is how it should be. He is still one of those people I can always meet and he is always the same, always sweet.”

Fans will get to see the two actors together again in Jana Nayagan when it releases in January 2026. The film has drawn extra attention not only because of its scale, but because it closes a chapter in Vijay’s long career. And Pooja admits that makes it a special project for her as well. They have worked together in Beast (2022) before. 

What is striking when she talks is the ease with which she describes him. There are no big stories of starry behaviour, just small remarks about how chilled out he was on set and how simple he kept things. It says a lot about the comfort level between the two. Outside Jana Nayagan, Pooja’s schedule is stacked. Her dance number Monica in Coolie has already gone viral, pulling in millions of views within days. She also has Kanchana 4, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and a new film with Dulquer Salmaan on the way.

For now, though, she seems most reflective about her experience with Vijay. The admiration is clear, but so is the sense of moving forward. As she put it, his decision to step into politics feels right for him, and for her, the memories of working with him are enough to stay with her.

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