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‘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. 

Sacked by AIADMK, Sengottaiyan likely to join TVK as Vijay taps Jayalalithaa’s campaign strategist

Sengottaiyan is likely to formally join the party on 27 November in the presence of Vijay. He was removed from AIADMK last month.

On Camera

Government moves to ease Chinese investment curbs, clarify e-commerce export rules

Proposals based on Gauba panel recommendations; DPIIT has also sought defence ministry's comment to increase FDI limit from 49 percent to 74 percent.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.