Pooja Hegde Gets Shorter Role in Vijay's Jana Nayagan
On social media, fans expressed concern that despite headlining films like Beast and Retro, Pooja has not been offered roles that fully showcase her acting abilities.
Pooja Hegde's fans are in for a disappointment ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, as director H. Vinoth has revealed that the actress has only limited screen space in Vijay's much-awaited swansong.
The film, slated for a grand release on July 23, has generated massive buzz across Tamil Nadu, with advance bookings gaining momentum. While audiences were excited to watch Vijay reunite with Pooja Hegde after their successful pairing in Beast, the latest revelation has dampened expectations among her fans.
In a recent interview, H. Vinoth disclosed that Pooja plays a television journalist in the film and appears only in a handful of scenes. He even apologized to the actress, admitting that her role was originally much more substantial.
"When I first wrote the script, Pooja had several important scenes. However, during the final edit, I had to trim many of them because of the film's runtime," the director explained.
The revelation has disappointed Pooja's admirers, who were hoping Jana Nayagan would mark a significant milestone in her Tamil career. After sharing sparkling chemistry with Vijay in Beast, many expected the duo to once again light up the screen.
On social media, fans expressed concern that despite headlining films like Beast and Retro, Pooja has not been offered roles that fully showcase her acting abilities. Many believe Jana Nayagan was expected to give her a stronger foothold in Kollywood, but the director's comments suggest her role may not leave the desired impact.
Nevertheless, Pooja's fans remain hopeful that even with limited screen time, she will make a memorable impression. Whether Jana Nayagan turns out to be a blockbuster and helps strengthen her position in Tamil cinema remains to be seen.
