At present, Thalapathy Vijay is a topic of a storm on social media after he turned up for a high-profile wedding in Chennai. As fans of the actor are endlessly waiting for any news from his final film, Jana Nayagan, his public appearance has been sharply criticized by critics who allege he suffered a tragic mistake on the political stage last year.
A Star-Studded Wedding Amidst Political Tension
On Sunday, February 8th, 2026, Thalapathy Vijay attended the extravagant wedding of Sahil (YS Sunil Reddy) and Vedika in Chennai. The event was a large gathering: former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, plus actors Suriya and Karthi. While visuals of Vijay talking to his supporters and even his colleagues went viral, people also came down hard on him on social media. Critics were quick to compare the actor's festive spirit with his purported absence from those affected by a tragedy involving his own political party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Why Joseph Vijay is a dangerous human being!
— Dr. Praveen Vijaykumar (@DrPraveenwrites) February 8, 2026
After being responsible for the killing of 41 innocent people, including women and children,
Joseph Vijay has the time to travel to Malaysia for the Jana Nayagan audio launch and dance!
Joseph Vijay has the time to travel to another… https://t.co/6IOy5dZTAT pic.twitter.com/pstK9185tO
Why is there now anger among the public about The Karur "Shadow"?
It is primarily caused by the Karur Stampede of late 2025. A massive crowd surge killed 41 attendees in a TVK rally.
- The Allegation: Vijay is said to have not taken sufficient time to visit the grieving families, nor provide closure for the families, but he made time for an "expensive power wedding."
- CBI Probe: Vijay has been questioned by the CBI recently in the case, where the investigators are investigating him as a suspect for the seven-hour delay in his arrival at the rally which was allegedly responsible for the death of the crowd. “He has time for a luxury wedding with political elites, but no time to wipe the tears of the 41 families who died at his rally,” a viral post on X read.
The film, by Bengaluru-based KVN Productions, was reportedly scheduled for a January 9, 2026 release but is stuck in a high-stakes legal fight.
| Issue | Current Status |
| Censor Board (CBFC) | Refused certification over "military themes" and sensitive political content. |
| Legal Battle | Producers moved from Madras High Court to the Supreme Court; the case is back in HC. |
| New Strategy | Reports suggest makers may withdraw the court case and accept CBFC-suggested cuts. |
| New Date | Rumors point to February 20, 2026, but no official confirmation has been made. |
Much thinks the film serves some kind of political manifesto, causing many to conclude its postponement is a form of “manufacturing” and that even the timing of the release is being manufactured to avoid holding up the release until this assembly voting date.
People’s Leader Crossroads
As Vijay gears up to switch to a full-time role in politics, the “Wedding Controversy” illustrates the wafer-thin line separating his life as a superstar from what he has the responsibility of as a rising leader. Although his supporters still defend his right to a private life, the Chennai wedding's optics, backdrop of the Karur tragedy aside, have given the political enemies ample ammunition.
As of now the actor takes no action, focusing instead on Jana Nayagan's re-censoring process, which is reportedly to be reviewed by a former senior army officer to certify its presentation of national themes.
