Thalapathy Vijay

The Supreme Court entrusted the investigation into Karur to the CBI under the supervision of a committee. In July 2026, responding to a DMK official's request to regulate the now-Chief Minister Vijay's contacts with families, the Court expressly reiterated that he was not named as an accused in the FIR.

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A facial gesture by Vijay during an Assembly sitting was interpreted by the DMK opposition as a provocation or political allusion, triggering several days of controversy.

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A stampede at Vijay's political rally in Karur ultimately killed 41 people and injured many others. Sources reported attendance far exceeding expectations, intense heat and Vijay's very late arrival.

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In his first substantial response after the disaster, Vijay expressed his grief but defended TVK's organisation, disputed any wrongdoing by the party and accused the state government of politically targeting its officials.

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A Madras High Court judge called the tragedy a man-made disaster and criticised TVK leaders, including Vijay, for their conduct after the stampede, while ordering a Special Investigation Team.

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Vijay paid more than 32 lakh rupees in the entry tax demanded and subsequently secured an order from a division bench of the Madras High Court expunging several adverse observations made at first instance.

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A Madras High Court judge rejected Vijay's petition seeking exemption from entry tax on an imported Rolls-Royce and made extremely critical remarks about celebrities' duty to pay tax, while also imposing costs.

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Income Tax Department officers interrupted filming of 'Master' to question Vijay about his remuneration for 'Bigil', his investments and certain transactions as part of a much broader operation targeting producers and financiers.

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The film 'Sarkar' prompted protests by AIADMK officials who denounced scenes deemed insulting to former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and public welfare programmes. Screenings were disrupted and scenes were subsequently altered.

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BJP officials demanded the removal of passages from 'Mersal' criticising GST, demonetisation and certain public policies. The controversy also took on a religious dimension when officials highlighted Vijay's Christian first name.

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Cinemas planning to screen 'Thalaivaa' received bomb threats, disrupting the film's release in Tamil Nadu amid speculation fuelled by its perceived political content.

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