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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicActor Vijay

Topic: Actor Vijay

TVK chief Vijay jumps into fray from Perambur, Trichy East; tells Gen-Z, ‘Your duty to vote for whistle’

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is going solo in its electoral debut. The party has fielded key functionaries in what is shaping up as a three-cornered fight in Tamil Nadu.

TVK denies alliance talks with NDA for Tamil Nadu, says Vijay cannot be deputy CM

Vijay entered politics after leaving his film career with the clear aim of serving the people as the chief minister, asserts TVK administrative committee's chief coordinator.

Caste, freebies, Dravidian ideology & a new player—Tamil Nadu election no longer a DMK, AIADMK duopoly

The 2026 polls are being defined by a mix of governance issues, social fragmentation & ideological clashes. What adds to the buzz is the emergence of a new player in TVK.

Scrutiny of Vijay’s personal life derailing agenda ahead of Tamil Nadu polls, say TVK insiders

Actor-politician Vijay is facing uncomfortable questions as divorce proceedings & rumours about his personal life dominate headlines. Party insiders fear row could dent TVK’s messaging ahead of polls.

Setback for Vijay as Madras HC sets aside single bench order clearing Jana Nayagan. The saga so far

The court said the principles of natural justice were not followed the first time since the censor board was not given enough time to decide and respond.

A message in a familiar tune: How the ‘whistle’ blends Vijay’s screen image with his politics

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has been allotted the 'whistle' by the Election Commission of India, a symbol that was the actor-turned-politician's personal choice.

Noida techie’s death shows urban India’s infrastructural horrors write themselves

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

‘Thalaiva’ for a reason: Why TN Congress’s Rahul push & his support for Vijay are a message to DMK

Congress leaders tell ThePrint Rahul Gandhi’s expression of support for TVK leader’s movie is not out of political reasons, but because of their personal rapport.

‘Jana Nayagan’ projects Vijay as the future CM of Tamil Nadu. That’s the problem

Here's why Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is now at the centre of Tamil Nadu politics.

‘Delayed but not defeated. Will make it super hit’ — Vijay fans out in support of Jana Nayagan

The postponement of Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan by the Madras High Court sparked emotional reactions on social media, with fans blaming the CBFC.

On Camera

India must reduce its dependence on fertiliser imports before it’s too late

What worsens India’s dependence on fertiliser imports is not merely the volume of imports, but the inefficiency with which the country utilises them.

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.