{"id":30237,"date":"2026-07-21T17:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-visit-these-5-beautiful-places-featured-in-vijays-film\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:02:17","slug":"jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-visit-these-5-beautiful-places-featured-in-vijays-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-visit-these-5-beautiful-places-featured-in-vijays-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Jana Nayagan shooting locations: Visit these 5 beautiful places featured in Vijay&#8217;s film"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-detail-19950719\">\n<p><h2 class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 schema-summary-target\">From Chennai&#8217;s bustling cityscape to the misty hills of Kodaikanal and Kerala&#8217;s serene backwaters, explore five real-life destinations that served as &#8230;<button class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 mrtxt summary_expand\">Read More<\/button><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 phtshrgl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=cnbctv18.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gglbtn CNBCTV18_on_google\" title=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"CNBCTV18 on Google\" title=\"No title\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"156\" height=\"34\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"phtshrgll\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/static\/images\/common\/cta-redirect.svg?impolicy=website&amp;width=156&amp;height=34\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 imageGallery\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 photo-article-body articleWrap\">\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-0\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719.htm\" data-flag=\"true\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/jana-nayagan-2026-07-05901d7e5d94af6733c633b1f984fdb6.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">1<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">Jana Nayagan is set to hit theatres on July 23, and the Vijay starrer has already drawn attention for its stunning visuals and scenic backdrops. Filmed across several picturesque locations in South India, the movie showcases destinations that are worth adding to your travel bucket list. Here&#8217;s a look at five real-life places featured in the film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719-2.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/old-mahabalipuram-road-2026-07-c469ba957fb4d1865844a51dc49e1917.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">2<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 \">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>1. Chennai:<\/strong> Several song and action sequences featuring Vijay, Bobby Deol and Prakash Raj were filmed on custom-built sets in Porur and at Sathyabama University along Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). While the film sets are not open to visitors, travellers can explore OMR&#8217;s bustling caf\u00e9s and modern skyline before heading to Marina Beach, one of Chennai&#8217;s most iconic landmarks. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-2\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719-3.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide \">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kodaikanal-2-2026-07-b3f14962a03f1bccce1f151d5df2c9e8.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">3<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>2. Kodaikanal:<\/strong> The makers chose Kodaikanal for the film&#8217;s final outdoor shooting schedule, capturing its misty hills, dense forests and winding mountain roads. Visitors can explore attractions such as Thandikudi Hilltop Village, Pillar Rocks, Bryant Park and Kodaikanal Lake while enjoying the hill station&#8217;s cool climate. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-3\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719-4.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/payyanur-2026-07-c06fb4cd7998d0ee47732674e6d3ad16.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">4<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>3. Payyanur:<\/strong> The film also travelled to Payyanur in Kerala&#8217;s Kannur district, showcasing the region&#8217;s scenic coastline and tranquil backwaters. Travellers following the Jana Nayagan trail can enjoy kayaking and canoeing at Kavvayi Backwaters and Islands, explore nearby mangrove forests, and experience the natural beauty of North Malabar. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-4\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719-5.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/thandikudi-2026-07-a3e5c1dca6bbb4a76679bff54ad3c45b.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">5<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>4. Thandikudi:<\/strong> The lesser-known hill village of Thandikudi provided the backdrop for several outdoor scenes with its coffee plantations, rugged cliffs and year-round mist. Besides its scenic landscapes, the village is known for Arabica coffee, black pepper and cardamom. Visitors can take plantation tours and stay at charming estate bungalows. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"article-photo-19950719-5\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/photos\/travel\/destinations\/jana-nayagan-shooting-locations-5-beautiful-places-in-south-india-you-can-visit-19950719-6.htm\" data-flag=\"false\" class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 para-img  photo-slide d-none\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 fgrimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sivaganga-2026-07-b2eb8600a9901c91492e1540035cd255.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=360\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 p-img-count\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Image count\" title=\"Image count\" id=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"uncommon\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnbctv18.com\/_next\/static\/media\/img.d7072e01.svg\"\/><span class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><b class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\">6<\/b>\/<!-- -->6<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 img-info\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85 d-none\">\n<p class=\"jsx-5f64a7e68694fc85\"><strong>5. Sivaganga:<\/strong> Some portions of the film were also shot in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, a destination known for its rich Chettinad heritage and royal history. A visit to the Sivaganga Palace offers a glimpse of its distinctive Rajput and colonial-style architecture, making it a worthwhile stop for history and culture enthusiasts. 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