Vijay Mallya

The bench had previously granted him another opportunity to clarify his stand. On an earlier date, the judges had said, “You (Mallya) have to come back…if you cannot come back then we cannot hear this plea.”

The apology followed sharp reactions from political leaders across party lines, as well as a strong response from Trisha through her legal counsel.

The case originated from income tax searches conducted at Vijay’s residence in September 2015. Subsequently, an assessment order was passed in December 2017, and penalty proceedings under Section 271AAB(1) were initiated in December 2018.

A viral video from a theatre in Karaikudi shows Ajith Kumar fans attacking a supporter of actor Vijay during the re-release screening of the cult film Mankatha — after he waved a TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) flag inside the auditorium. The man was beaten, had his shirt torn, and was forced out of the venue as others cheered. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about fan rivalry at public screenings.

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has missed its Republic Day release due to an ongoing CBFC dispute, with makers now targeting an early February theatrical debut, pending a court verdict.

Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, has run into legal trouble that has stalled its progress, with objections and procedural issues keeping the film in limbo. Here’s a clear breakdown of the case, what’s being contested, and why the project remains stuck despite strong anticipation.

Director Sudha Kongara expressed admiration for Tamil superstar Thalapthy Vijay and called the censor delay faced by his film Jana Nayagan unfortunate, stressing that such situations “should not happen to any film.” She also clarified that there was no rivalry between Parasakthi and Vijay’s movie.

On January 12, Vijay spent close to six hours at the headquarters of the Central Bureau of Investigation in New Delhi.

The CBI has till now questioned several TVK office bearers, driver of Vijay and some police officers in the case.

The planned re-release of Vijay’s blockbuster Theri has been postponed amid ongoing issues with the censor certification of his highly anticipated film Jana Nayagan. Jana Nayagan’s release has been delayed due to disputes over its clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), prompting a hold on Theri’s re-run plans as well.

With Monday’s questioning concluded but not complete, the CBI is expected to summon Vijay again after Pongal.

The declaration has been read both as an assertion of the party’s ambitions and as a message to potential allies, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), amid talk of backchannel discussions.

Sivakarthikeyan said he was “shocked” to learn that his film Parasakthi would clash with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan during the Pongal 2026 release window.

Thalapathy Vijay became emotional during the audio launch of his film Jana Nayagan. Fans are calling the moment the “end of an era.'

The release of Oru Pere Varalaaru, the second song from Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, sparked massive celebrations across Chennai.

The event took place at Modi’s six-bedroom home, with several guests flying in from India for the occasion.

The rally, where at least 35,000 people showed up, is doubly significant because it takes place near ex-AIADMK leader K Sengottaiyan's hometown of Vijayamangalam.

International photographer Jim Rydell shared details of the event on social media, thanking Lalit Modi for hosting what he described as a pre-70th birthday party in Mallya's honour.

Jana Nayagan is emerging as a major Tamil theatrical event, with early trade estimates projecting a potential worldwide gross of around Rs 400 crore, placing it among the industry’s biggest releases.