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Vijay Says He’s Stepping Away From Films at Kuala LumpurJana Nayagan’ Launch

A record Bukit Jalil crowd saw the star frame his move into politics under Malaysia’s entertainment-only rules.

Overview

  • Vijay told fans he is stepping away from cinema to stand for them after a 33-year career, positioning Jana Nayagan as his final film before politics.
  • Organisers said the audio launch drew roughly 90,000–100,000 attendees and entered the Malaysian Book of Records for largest audience at such an event.
  • Malaysian police enforced a no‑politics permit, and Vijay signalled supporters to stop chanting his party’s name, TVK, to comply with the directive.
  • A viral clip showed Vijay raising his fist after a fan shouted “2026 is ours,” a symbolic moment as he prepares to contest the Tamil Nadu elections.
  • Filmmakers and co-stars offered emotional tributes, including an embrace from Atlee, as the team set Jana Nayagan for a January 9, 2026 theatrical release.