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Malaysia Police Bar Political Activity at Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Launch in Kuala Lumpur

The restriction keeps a high-profile promotional event separate from Vijay’s planned entry into electoral politics.

TVK leader Vijay at a gathering during a public meeting held in Kanchipuram recently.
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Overview

  • The Royal Malaysia Police, via Cheras District Police Chief Aidil Bolhassan, banned speeches, symbols, banners, materials, movements, convoys and live-broadcast political messages in and around Stadium Bukit Jalil on December 27.
  • Authorities warned of strict action against violations and stated that permission was granted only for an entertainment event.
  • Organiser Malik Streams Corporation CEO Datuk Abdul Malik Dashtigeer said the Thalapathy Thiruvizha concert will comply and remain an entertainment-only show.
  • Roughly 90,000 attendees are expected, with heightened security and most ticket tiers reported sold out through Ticket2U.
  • Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth with music by Anirudh Ravichander, is slated for a January 9, 2026 release and is widely reported as Vijay’s final film before a political move with TVK.