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Vijay Announces Exit From Films at Record Malaysia Launch as Chennai Airport Crowd Knocks Him Down

A police-enforced entertainment-only permit in Kuala Lumpur kept overt politics offstage at his farewell-themed launch.

Overview

  • In Chennai, video shows Vijay tripping after a crowd surge at the airport before security helped him into his car, with no injuries reported.
  • The Jana Nayagan audio launch at Bukit Jalil Stadium drew an estimated 90,000–100,000 attendees and entered the Malaysian Book of Records for attendance.
  • On stage, Vijay said he is stepping away from cinema to stand for his supporters, reinforcing his move toward public life with TVK.
  • Event organisers and Malaysian police enforced a ban on political messaging, and Vijay gestured for fans to stop chanting his party’s name, though reports noted veiled political lines.
  • The concert-style programme featured live performances led by Anirudh Ravichander and appearances by leading filmmakers, with Jana Nayagan slated to release on January 9, 2026.