Thalapathy Vijay’s Political Surge Creates Stir, Panaiyur Residents Protest Disruption

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, actor Vijay’s political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), witnessed an overwhelming response at its Panaiyur office, where a massive number of volunteers gathered to collect optional nomination forms. While the turnout reflected growing enthusiasm and support for the party, it also led to discontent among residents of the upscale neighbourhood, who complained to the media about severe disruption and loss of peace in the area.

Thousands of TVK volunteers and Vijay’s fans reportedly thronged the office, resulting in chaos and heavy congestion. According to Thanthi TV, over 3,000 people turned up at Panaiyur on Friday alone. Videos shared by PTTV and Polimer News captured the disorder outside the office, showing traffic coming to a complete standstill as police personnel struggled to control the crowd and restore order.

A neighbour complained, "We won’t just sit quietly anymore. We’ve come here, spending money, thinking we could stay peacefully in ECR (East Coast Road). Look around, there’s such a huge crowd here, can anyone even live here?" Another one said, "We can't even walk freely on our streets. They are setting up barricades. It's extremely difficult."

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H Vinoth’s much-anticipated action entertainer Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay in the lead alongside Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, and Pooja Hegde, was initially slated for a grand theatrical release on January 9 to coincide with the festive Pongal season. However, the film’s release plans hit an unexpected hurdle as it was yet to receive certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), creating uncertainty around its scheduled debut.

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With the release date fast approaching and the certification process still pending, the producers, KVN Productions, were left with no option but to seek legal intervention. As a result, they approached the Madras High Court, requesting an expedited resolution to the matter in order to avoid further delays and ensure a smooth theatrical rollout.