Wimbledon Roars for Indian Cinema
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan honoured in historic tribute
In a landmark moment that bridged global sport and Indian cinema, Wimbledon paid a special tribute to Thalapathy Vijay and his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, marking the first time the iconic tennis tournament has acknowledged Indian film culture. The unexpected nod came moments after one of the most thrilling Wimbledon finals in recent memory, where Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in a gripping clash against Carlos Alcaraz. As Centre
Court celebrated the win, Wimbledon’s official social media handle surprised fans with a visual that quickly went viral.
The post mirrored the powerful Republic Day poster of Jana Nayagan, featuring Sinner in a heroic pose with his trophy, strikingly similar to Vijay’s pose in the film’s teaser art. The caption, “The First Roar,” echoed the film’s theme and was accompanied by Anirudh Ravichander’s now-iconic background score.
