A case has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay following allegations that his bodyguard misbehaved with a fan during a recent rally. The actor, who has drawn significant attention by declaring a political battle against the BJP, announced earlier this month that he would contest the 2026 Assembly elections from Madurai East—his most direct confrontation with the ruling DMK to date.
At the rally, Vijay pledged to work for the release of Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka and ensure the safety of Tamil Nadu’s fishermen—long-standing demands in state politics. Presenting TVK as a “clean and uncompromising force,” Vijay declared: “We are not a party that secretly makes deals or betrays the people. We fear no one. The people of Tamil Nadu, especially women and the youth, stand with us.”
On social media, he also condemned the arrest of sanitation workers in Chennai, calling it “fascist” and “inhumane.”