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Will Vijay promote Jana Nayagan actively as TN CM? Producer says ‘people come first’ | Tamil News

Will Vijay promote Jana Nayagan actively as TN CM? Producer says ‘people come first’ | Tamil News

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5 min readMumbaiJul 16, 2026 08:21 PM IST H Vinoth’s action thriller Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was originally scheduled to hit theatres in January this year. However, its release was delayed due to issues related to its censor certification. After a delay of more than six months, the film is finally set to release in cinemas on July 23. This development comes a couple of months after Vijay was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu following his party’s victory in the Assembly elections. Given the protocol associated with that position, it wouldn’t be as easy for Vijay to promote his film through events, screenings, and fan interactions now. Talking about the same, Jana Nayagan producer Venkat K Narayana of KVN Productions told NDTV, “The position that he is in right now, and the responsibility that he is carrying under the Constitution, mean that he may not be able to do a few things that he used to do before because of protocol and other considerations. But all that I know is that people …

AR Murugadoss on Kaththi, Sarkar: ‘Was not done for Vijay’s political aspirations’ | Tamil News

AR Murugadoss on Kaththi, Sarkar: ‘Was not done for Vijay’s political aspirations’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 12, 2026 02:07 PM IST Filmmaker AR Murugadoss has addressed long-running speculation about whether his political dramas with Vijay, particularly Kaththi and Sarkar, were crafted with an eye on the actor’s real-world political ambitions. In a recent interview, the director traced Kaththi’s origins back to his early career and firmly rejected any suggestion of a hidden agenda. “I was an assistant to a dialogue writer. I wanted to do a dialogue-based movie after Ramana, a film that connects with society. That’s how the Kaththi script started,” Murugadoss said in an interview with Sudhir Srinivasan. “I wrote it based on the situation at that time and Thalapathy Vijay’s mood. We wanted to make a movie that was the complete opposite of Thuppakki.” He was direct about motive. “It was not done for Vijay sir’s political aspirations,” he said, adding, “We didn’t even do Sarkar with that intention.” The remarks carry added weight now that Vijay has moved from cinema into active politics, having gone on to become Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister following his …

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

CM Vijay shares Jana Nayagan’s latest poster as film gets ‘A’ certification, release date mentioned ‘coming soon’

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Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay’s much delayed film Jana Nayagan is all set to storm theatres. And the man himself has declared it. Vijay on a poster of Jana Nayagan. In an Instagram post on Saturday, he shared that the film has finally been certified ‘A’ (Adults only) by the Central Board of Film Certification. Check it out: The poster also mentions his current job: “The honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay”. But a fixed release date was missing from the poster, and it simply said “Coming soon”. Jana Nayagan is expected to be Vijay’s last release as an actor as he fully shifts his focus to politics. Anirudh has scored the music. The film has endured a turbulent journey to the big screen, with multiple setbacks threatening to derail its release. The film first ran into delays over its censor certification, leading to uncertainty around its release date and sparking legal proceedings over the certification process. Matters worsened when more than five minutes of footage, including Vijay’s introduction scene and key sequences, leaked …

SC disapproves of DMK’s attempt to seek judicial restraint on Vijay, TVK leaders

SC disapproves of DMK’s attempt to seek judicial restraint on Vijay, TVK leaders

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday disapproved of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s attempt to seek judicial restraint on Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and other ruling Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders from making public statements on the Karur stampede. It observed that the court could not be converted into a “political fora” to settle political battles. The Supreme Court said chief minister C Joseph Vijay is not an accused in the Karur stampede case. (ANI) A bench of justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe declined to entertain an application, repeatedly underlining that it would neither curtail free speech nor issue directions contrary to its earlier orders directing a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the tragedy. Faced with the bench’s strong observations, senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for DMK Rajya Sabha member RS Bharathi, withdrew the application, with liberty to pursue any other remedy. “Mr. Ranjit Kumar seeks to withdraw this application to pursue such other remedy as may be available to the applicant. We dismiss the application as withdrawn as …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to return to Karur on July 10, first visit since stampede that killed at least 40

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to return to Karur on July 10, first visit since stampede that killed at least 40

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Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is set to visit Karur on July 10 to take part in government functions and a public interaction programme, TVK leader M R Vijayabaskar said on Sunday, PTI reported. Tamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay (in picture) will be going to Karur on July 10, his first visit since a tragic stampede at his rally in 2025. (ANI) While this will be CM Vijay’s first visit to Karur since the major mishap that claimed at least 41 lives during his public event last year when he was trying to set his political ground. As huge crowds assembled to catch glimpse of Vijay, owing to his huge fan following as an actor, mismanagement triggered chaos which caused a stampede. The incident was seen to be detrimental for Vijay’s political debut, though he ended up defeating MK Stalin’s DMK in the assembly elections held in April 2026. Also read: India’s oil ministry vs Bhutanese news outlet over ‘rejection’ of E20 petrol On Vijay’s upcoming visit to Karur, Vijayabaskar said …

‘As you’re not in cinema, I’m using your name’: Vishal’s hilarious exchange with CM Vijay | Tamil News

‘As you’re not in cinema, I’m using your name’: Vishal’s hilarious exchange with CM Vijay | Tamil News

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4 min readHyderabadJun 29, 2026 05:14 PM IST Two years ago, actor Vishal walked into a room hoping to cast Vijay in a film. The actor never signed on, but at the launch of Magudam’s second single, Vishal revealed he’d finally found a use for that old meeting anyway, as a running joke about his friend’s unexpected career change. “He’s the same Vijay I met two years ago; two years back, I came to this very place to narrate a story to him. I went to that same Vijay, I call him Vijay, now he’s the Chief Minister, and asked, ‘Do you remember last time when I came asking for an appointment to narrate a story to you?’ He said, ‘Yes, yes, I remember.’ I told him, ‘Since you’re not in cinema anymore, I’m going to use your name,’ and Vijay laughed at that,” Vishal said, drawing laughs of his own from the audience. The anecdote was part of a longer story Vishal told about his bond with Vijay, one he said stretches back 30 …

Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Anil Kapoor attend Khushbu Sundar’s daughter’s wedding in Goa. See pics

Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Anil Kapoor attend Khushbu Sundar’s daughter’s wedding in Goa. See pics

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Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker Sundar C’s elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, tied the knot with Shravan Sreenivasan in a lavish wedding at a resort in Goa. The celebrations turned into a star-studded affair, with Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anil Kapoor, Amala Akkineni and Trisha Krishnan among the celebrities in attendance. The wedding of Khushbu Sundar’s daughter seemed to follow a beige-and-gold colour palette, with most guests arriving in coordinated traditional ensembles. Khushbu Sundar’s daughter gets married in Goa Avantika’s wedding drew a host of celebrities from the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. The guest list featured several prominent stars, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Amala Akkineni and Trisha Krishnan. Bollywood actors Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor were also among those who attended the celebrations. Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor were also seen mingling with guests at the wedding. Both actors embraced the occasion’s traditional dress code, opting for a classic South Indian attire, including a vesti and mundu. One of the videos showed Trisha seated in the front row, chatting with Chiranjeevi and his wife. Meanwhile, …

Seven killed in suspected ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit

Seven killed in suspected ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit

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At least seven workers were killed and several others hospitalised after a suspected ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing and export unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Sunday, officials told news agency IANS. The incident occurred at a private seafood processing facility in Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam, where a large number of migrant workers from Assam, Odisha, and Jharkhand were employed. Many workers also resided within the factory premises. According to officials, around 120 workers, including women, were present at the facility when the leak reportedly originated from the unit’s refrigeration or processing system and spread through parts of the premises. Workers exposed to the gas complained of breathing difficulties, dizziness, and irritation, triggering panic at the facility. Several workers rushed out in search of safety, while others collapsed after inhaling the suspected toxic fumes. According to government data, 64 workers, including 60 women and four men, were affected by the incident. Emergency response teams, police personnel, and local authorities rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. The affected workers were shifted …

Amid rumours of political entry with Trichy seat, Raghava Lawrence hints at big announcement

Amid rumours of political entry with Trichy seat, Raghava Lawrence hints at big announcement

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Actor and filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has finally reacted to the growing buzz about his possible entry into politics. For days, there has been speculation that he might contest the Trichy East by-election, the seat left vacant by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after the recent Assembly elections. Raghava Lawrence set for political entry? Major announcement to happen soon. A major announcement Addressing the rumours in a post on X, Raghava Lawrence said the speculation had reached a point where he felt he needed to respond. “All my Media friends have been reaching out to me over the phone and requesting to meet me, asking for clarification. Since the speculation has grown to a point where I feel I should address it, I wanted to share this note. I’m currently busy shooting for Benz, and my schedule ends on the 10th,” he wrote. The actor added that he will hold a press conference on June 11 at 9:30 am to announce a major decision. “I’m currently busy shooting for Benz, and my schedule ends on 10th. …

Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay ‘hardworking,’ says Sudeep Kishan: ‘He knows a lot about patience’ | Telugu News

Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay ‘hardworking,’ says Sudeep Kishan: ‘He knows a lot about patience’ | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 3, 2026 05:06 PM IST Actor Sundeep Kishan has worked with some of Tamil and Telugu cinema’s most seasoned filmmakers over a career spanning more than 15 years. So when he speaks about being genuinely surprised by a first-time director, it carries some weight. That director happens to be Jason Sanjay, 25, who is making his debut behind the camera with the upcoming Tamil action-adventure comedy Sigma, and who also happens to be the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay. In a recent interview with Variety India, Sundeep Kishan set aside the famous last name entirely and spoke about the filmmaker he saw on set every day. “Jason Sanjay is an extremely hardworking boy,” Sundeep Kishan said. “He and his team have been working on this project for a very long time. They did the pre-production and editing work extensively. One can learn a lot about patience from Jason Sanjay.” What struck Sundeep Kishan most was the calm that Jason Sanjay brought to the set despite his youth and the …