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Not every big-star film turns out to be a game-changer for its leading actress. While some heroines benefit immensely from sharing screen space with top stars, others end up with limited roles that leave fans disappointed. Ahead of the release of Jana Nayagan, a similar discussion has been gaining momentum on social media, with many drawing comparisons between Pooja Hegde’s role in the Vijay starrer and Kajal Aggarwal’s character in Bhagavanth Kesari.

Thalapathy Vijay’s much-awaited Jana Nayagan is set for a grand worldwide release on Thursday. As it is widely expected to be Vijay’s final film before fully entering politics, expectations surrounding the project have been exceptionally high. Pooja Hegde’s pairing with Vijay also generated significant excitement among fans, who were eager to see the duo together on screen.

However, director H. Vinoth’s recent comments have sparked fresh conversations about Pooja’s role in the film. According to the filmmaker, Pooja plays a journalist, but her character will not have as much screen time as initially planned. He revealed that the role was originally written with greater depth, but several scenes had to be trimmed during editing to keep the film’s runtime under control.

Vinoth also clarified that there is no romantic track between Vijay and Pooja Hegde in the film. Since audiences generally expect songs, romance, and several key moments whenever a leading hero and heroine are paired together, this revelation has surprised many fans. Reports suggest that Pooja’s character is primarily designed to serve the narrative rather than function as a conventional commercial heroine’s role.

The situation has reminded many movie lovers of Bhagavanth Kesari, where Kajal Aggarwal’s role became a talking point despite her star presence. Although Kajal was part of the film, the story largely revolved around Balakrishna and Sreeleela, leaving her character with comparatively limited screen space. Social media users are now drawing parallels, wondering whether Pooja Hegde could face a similar situation in Jana Nayagan.

For Pooja Hegde, the film carries added significance as she has been looking for a major commercial comeback after a series of underwhelming outings. Many believed that starring alongside Vijay in his final film would provide the perfect opportunity to regain momentum. However, the director’s remarks have raised questions about the extent of her presence in the film.

That said, screen time alone does not determine the impact of a character. Several memorable performances in cinema have come from roles with limited appearances but strong emotional or narrative significance. Whether Pooja Hegde’s role leaves a lasting impression will ultimately be decided by audiences once Jana Nayagan hits the big screen.