Pooja Hegde

International distributors have reportedly been directed to prepare for the worldwide theatrical release of Jana Nayagan on July 24, 2026. The film, directed by H. Vinoth, features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde alongside Vijay and Bobby Deol, with an official confirmation regarding the release date and censor certificate expected later this week.

Reports on July 9, 2026, indicate that Pooja Hegde's upcoming Tamil action thriller, Jana Nayagan, is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 24, 2026. The film, which stars Vijay and Bobby Deol, recently cleared the censorship process with an 'A' certificate from the CBFC. Distributors have reportedly been notified to prepare for the film's premiere across international and domestic markets.

Pooja Hegde has officially announced her return to Telugu cinema with an upcoming project, while simultaneously focusing on her role in the Tamil film Retro alongside Suriya. This professional update follows the June release of her romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, as she continues to expand her multi-language filmography with new commitments in the South Indian film industry.

The Central Board of Film Certification has reportedly granted an 'A' certificate to the upcoming political action film Jana Nayagan, which features Pooja Hegde as the leading lady alongside Vijay. Following the certification on July 6, 2026, the film is now set for a grand theatrical release on July 23, 2024, concluding months of anticipation for the H. Vinoth directorial.

Pooja Hegde’s upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is reportedly nearing the end of its censorship process and is expected to receive an official theatrical release date within July 2026. The action-entertainer, directed by H Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, had faced previous delays in certification but is now projected to hit theaters later this month as one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

Pooja Hedge finished second in both Miss India South 2010 and Miss Universe India 2010.

She took a course in Bharathanatyam dance and subsequently developed an interest as a classical dancer.

She declines Mani Ratnam's offer because of the date commitment at Mohenjo Daro.

She adores Rahul Dravid and Roger Federer.

Tulu, Kannada, Tamil, English, and Hindi are languages Pooja speaks with ease.

Her mother initially considered keeping her name Lakshmi Pooja because she was born on Lakshmi Pooja Day, but her aunt advised against it because it is so archaic.