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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.

‘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.

Jana Nayagan isn’t the first to hit a flashpoint. Vijay’s films & their political run-ins

There is a long line of the actor-turned-politician's films that have faced political resistance and informal pressures, even after censor board clearances were secured.

Friday blockbuster: Nail-biter that played out in Madras HC over Vijay’s movie ‘Jana Nayagan’

Originally scheduled for Friday, the movie's release was stalled following a complaint alleging that certain portions hurt religious sentiments.

Congress backs Vijay, attacks BJP over Jana Nayagan row. ‘Modi should take on the politician, not actor’

The 9 January release of 'Jana Nayagan' was postponed after the HC reserved its order on a plea challenging CBFC’s decision to withhold a censor certificate for the TVK leader's movie. 

Tamil Nadu polls around the corner, OPS & Dhinakaran signal openness to joining hands with Vijay’s TVK

Chennai: With just four months to go for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political alignments outside DMK-led and AIADMK-led camps are beginning to...

At Christmas event, Vijay’s TVK signalled to Christian voters—faith & secularism can co-exist

TVK’s Christmas celebrations in Mamallapuram were more than festive gathering, as party chief Vijay reiterated faith in God as a unifying force, reinforcing a broader pattern of Christian outreach.

Meetings, 5L new workers. DMK bets big on Udhayanidhi-led youth wing ahead of TN polls

The move comes after the party found that TVK alone could secure a 23 percent share of votes contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

After Karur stampede, TVK’s Vijay on Puducherry stage in limited edition—only for those with QR code

Instead of roadshow, event in open space, attendance capped at 5,000. No pregnant women, kids or elderly allowed. Ambulances, fire engines, drinking water, toilets, emergency exits at venue.

Idli diplomacy in TN? Rahul aide Praveen Chakravarty says no politics on plate at meet with TVK’s Vijay

With speculation of rejig in Tamil Nadu alliances, Praveen Chakravarty underplays meeting with actor-politician Vijay, DMK says INDIA alliance intact in the state. 

On Camera

Empires inflicted a century of regime change on Iran. Each wanted a compliant, powerless nation

The lessons of earlier American regime-change efforts should be obvious. The dismantling of Iran’s regime could lead to the breakdown of state authority and the rise of warlords.

European gas holds near 3-year high as Middle East conflict rattles energy markets

Major energy infrastructure is in the crosshairs of the conflict, raising risks of the biggest shock since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Qatar’s largest LNG plant remains shut, fuelling supply fears.

War reaches India’s backyard as Iranian warship sunk by US submarine off Sri Lanka coast. 100 dead

Sinking of the ship has raised eyebrows in the Indian defence and security establishment. Lankan navy has recovered several bodies, believed to be of crew members.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.