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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

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{{Short description|Proposed legislation to amend India's foreign contribution regulation law}}
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|long_title = A Bill further to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
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|introduced_by = Ministry of Home Affairs
|bill = The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
|bill_date = 25 March 2026
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|status = Pending
|related_legislation = [[Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010]]
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The '''Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026''' is a proposed amendment to the [[Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010]] introduced in the [[Lok Sabha]] on 25 March 2026 by the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]]. The Bill seeks to create a framework for the supervision, management and disposal of foreign contributions and assets of organisations whose FCRA registration certificate is cancelled, surrendered or ceases to be valid, and to rationalise penalties under the Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

As of July 2026 the Bill remains pending before Parliament and has been listed for consideration during the Monsoon Session.<ref>{{cite web |title=Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Legislative Reforms |url=https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2026/07/20/parliament-monsoon-session-2026-legislative-reforms/ |publisher=SCC Online |date=20 July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== Background ==
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution and foreign hospitality in India. Registration under the Act is valid for five years and must be renewed. Over the years successive governments have amended the Act and its rules to tighten monitoring of foreign funds flowing to non-governmental organisations, citing concerns of national security, sovereignty and transparency.<ref>{{cite web |title=Explained: How the FCRA regulates foreign funding and what the 2026 amendments mean |url=https://ddindia.co.in/2026/07/explained-how-the-fcra-regulates-foreign-funding-and-what-the-2026-amendments-mean/ |publisher=DD India |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

In 2024–25 approximately 16,200 associations received ₹22,963 crore in foreign contributions under the FCRA regime.<ref>{{cite web |title=Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-allays-fears-over-fcra-bill-clarifies-on-designated-authority/article71255050.ece |work=The Hindu |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== Key provisions ==
The Bill amends several sections of the 2010 Act and inserts a new Chapter IIIA dealing with vesting of foreign contribution and assets.

=== Cessation of certificate ===
An FCRA certificate ceases to be valid if it is cancelled by the Central Government, surrendered by the organisation, not renewed before its expiry, or if a renewal application is not made or is refused. Cancellation may be ordered for reasons including incorrect statements, violation of conditions of the certificate, public interest, or failure to engage in reasonable activity for two consecutive years.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

=== Designated Authority and vesting of assets ===
The Bill establishes a Designated Authority to take provisional control of foreign contributions and of assets created wholly or partly out of foreign contributions when a certificate ceases. If registration is not restored, renewed or freshly granted within the prescribed period, the vesting becomes permanent. Permanently vested assets may be transferred to government departments or agencies or disposed of by sale, with the proceeds credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_parliament/2026/Foreign_Contribution_Bill_2026_Text.pdf |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

Special provision is made for places of worship: the Designated Authority must ensure that their religious character is maintained and may entrust their management to prescribed persons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-allays-fears-over-fcra-bill-clarifies-on-designated-authority/article71255050.ece |work=The Hindu |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

Orders of the Designated Authority are subject to revision by the Central Government and appeal before a District Judge.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

=== Key functionaries ===
The definition of “key functionary” is expanded to cover directors of companies, partners of firms, trustees, the karta of a Hindu undivided family, office-bearers and any person responsible for the management or control of the organisation. Key functionaries are made liable for offences committed by the organisation unless they prove that the offence was committed without their knowledge or that they had exercised all due diligence.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

=== Penalties and investigation ===
The maximum term of imprisonment for contravention of the Act is reduced from five years to one year. No investigation into an offence under the Act can be initiated by any agency without the prior approval of the Central Government.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

=== Prior permission ===
Foreign contribution received under the prior-permission route must be utilised within a time period prescribed for the specific purpose and source.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 |url=https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 |publisher=PRS Legislative Research |date=25 March 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== Related Rules, 2026 ==
On 22 June 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026. These rules require registration certificates to specify the precise purpose and the state or Union Territory of operation, mandate demonstration of utilisation of at least ₹10 lakh of foreign contribution over the preceding two years for renewal, expand disclosure requirements (including social media accounts and ultimate donors), and ordinarily bar foreign nationals other than persons of Indian origin or Overseas Citizens of India from serving as key functionaries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Centre amends FCRA rules for receiving foreign funds |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-amends-fcra-rules-for-receiving-foreign-funds/article71134901.ece |work=The Hindu |date=June 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== Legislative history and status ==
The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026. Consideration was deferred amid protests by opposition parties. It has been listed among the bills to be taken up during the Monsoon Session of Parliament that began on 20 July 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Legislative Reforms |url=https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2026/07/20/parliament-monsoon-session-2026-legislative-reforms/ |publisher=SCC Online |date=20 July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FCRA Bill 2026: Why opposition is protesting Centre’s proposed foreign funding law |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/fcra-bill-2026-why-opposition-is-protesting-centre-s-proposed-foreign-funding-law-13980430.html |publisher=Moneycontrol |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The Central Government has stated that the Bill strengthens oversight of foreign funding, closes loopholes relating to assets of organisations that lose FCRA registration, and aligns Indian practice with global standards of transparency. It has clarified that the Designated Authority deals only with assets created from foreign contributions, that places of worship retain their religious character, and that the legislation does not target any particular religious community. Union Home Minister [[Amit Shah]] assured leaders of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India that the Bill would not be applied retrospectively.<ref>{{cite web |title=Amit Shah assures church leaders that FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amit-shah-assures-church-leaders-that-fcra-bill-will-not-be-applied-retrospectively/article71210969.ece |work=The Hindu |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=FCRA bill aims to bolster oversight, not target any religion: Centre |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fcra-bill-aims-to-bolster-oversight-not-target-any-religion-centre-101784485934518.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Curbs on foreign funding not uniquely Indian, says govt, cites laws elsewhere |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/curbs-on-foreign-funding-not-uniquely-indian-says-govt-cites-laws-elsewhere-ahead-of-bill-to-tweak-fcra/articleshow/132567703.cms |work=The Times of India |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

Civil society organisations and human rights groups have criticised the Bill and the accompanying Rules. Amnesty International has argued that the measures expand state control over the activities, operations and leadership of foreign-funded organisations and undermine the right to freedom of association.<ref>{{cite web |title=India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society and undermine the right to freedom of association |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/research/2026/07/india-fcra-tighten-control-civil-society-undermine-freedom-of-association/ |publisher=Amnesty International |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref> The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India and other Christian bodies have expressed concern about the possible impact on charitable and educational institutions and have urged withdrawal or substantial modification of the proposals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Catholic bishops body urges Amit Shah to withdraw Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill |url=https://www.ptinews.com/story/national/catholic-bishops-body-urges-hm-to-withdraw-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill/3849721 |publisher=Press Trust of India |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

Opposition parties have described the Bill as draconian. On 1 July 2026 the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Central Government to withdraw both the Bill and the Amendment Rules, citing concerns relating to federalism, constitutional rights and the functioning of voluntary organisations in the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal amendments to FCRA rules |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-urging-centre-to-repeal-amendments-to-fcra-rules/article71169404.ece |work=The Hindu |date=1 July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref> Several opposition leaders have called for an all-party meeting to discuss the legislation before it is taken up for consideration.<ref>{{cite web |title=Convene all-party meet on delimitation, FCRA bills: Derek O’Brien to PM Modi |url=https://theprint.in/india/convene-all-party-meet-on-delimitation-fcra-bills-derek-obrien-to-pm-modi/2990553/ |work=ThePrint |date=July 2026 |access-date=23 July 2026}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010]]
* [[List of non-governmental organisations in India]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_parliament/2026/Foreign_Contribution_Bill_2026_Text.pdf Text of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026]
* [https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-foreign-contribution-regulation-amendment-bill-2026 PRS Legislative Research page on the Bill]
* [https://fcraonline.nic.in/ Official FCRA website]

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| birth_place = New Delhi
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| known for = Founder of Salani Digital
| mother = Ritu
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Prince Kumar (born 1 January 2001), popularly known as Prince Salani,<ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/salani/submitted</ref> is an Indian entrepreneur and SEO strategist. He is best known as the founder of Salani Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing.

== Early Life and Education ==
Prince Salani was born in 2001 in Inderlok, New Delhi, India. His father, Subhash Kumar, is an Indian media personality, and his mother, Ritu, is a social activist. Before starting his career in SEO, he graduated from Sikkim Manipal University and later studied Digital Marketing at DSIM.<ref>https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5182378-prince-salani</ref>

== Career ==
Prince began his career as a freelance digital marketer and later transitioned into entrepreneurship. After several early ventures, he founded Salani Digital on September 1, 2022. The agency focuses on performance marketing and offers services such as social media marketing (SMM), content marketing, analytics, SEO, and website design.<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/digital-hours</ref>

== Media and Public Presence ==
Prince maintains an active presence on social media, where he shares educational content on SEO, growth strategies, and content marketing. He is also active on LinkedIn, where he posts insights, articles, and updates about his ventures.<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/184035676-prince-salani</ref>

== Recognition and Influence ==
Prince Salani is regarded as one of the youngest entrepreneurs in his field and an emerging voice in SEO and digital marketing.<ref>https://www.crunchbase.com/person/prince-salani-d26c</ref><ref>https://golden.com/wiki/Prince_Salani-MAXMNGN</ref>

== References ==

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{{Infobox film
| name = Justice for Jeni
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Santhosh Ryan
| writer = Santhosh Ryan
| producer = Syed Thameen
| cinematography = Veeramani
| editing = Sandeep Nandhakumar
| music = Goutham Vincent
| studio = Asna Creations
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|02|df=y}}
| runtime = 112 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = ₹4 crore (estimated)
| gross = ₹0.45 crore (opening day estimate)
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'''Justice for Jeni''' is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film written and directed by '''Santhosh Ryan''' and produced by '''Syed Thameen''' under the banner Asna Creations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/justice-for-jeni/movieshow/126251237.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> The film stars Ashika Asokan and Sandhra Anil in the lead roles, alongside Hareesh Peradi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Rekha, Sinan, Aishwarya KS and Bittu Thomas Mappillassery in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

Inspired by a real-life criminal case, the film follows a medical student's pursuit of justice following the murder of her close friend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref> It was released theatrically on 2 January 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Tamil OTT release date and where to watch |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/new-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-movies-and-series-this-week-dec-29-jan-4-latest-south-indian-ott-theatrical-releases-/justice-for-jeni-tamil-ott-release-date-where-to-watch/slideshow/126230323.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Plot ==

Jeni and Priyanka are close friends pursuing medical studies. Their lives are shattered when Jeni becomes the victim of a violent crime. Determined to seek justice for her friend, Priyanka joins the investigation and pursues legal action against those responsible. As the case progresses from police investigation to courtroom proceedings, she confronts institutional challenges while uncovering the circumstances surrounding Jeni's death.

== Cast ==

* Ashika Asokan as Priyanka
* Sandhra Anil as Jeni
* Hareesh Peradi
* Nizhalgal Ravi
* Rekha
* Sinan
* Aishwarya KS as a police officer
* Bittu Thomas Mappillassery

== Production ==

The film was written and directed by Santhosh Ryan and produced by Syed Thameen under the banner Asna Creations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Masood TP and Saravanan served as executive producers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> It was inspired by a real criminal case involving the murder of a medical student and its subsequent legal proceedings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The film combines elements of an investigative thriller and courtroom drama, focusing on the investigation and judicial proceedings arising from the case.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Principal photography was completed in Tamil Nadu. Cinematography was handled by Veeramani, while editing was carried out by Sandeep Nandhakumar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/justice-for-jeni/movieshow/126251237.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Music ==

The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Goutham Vincent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Justice for Jeni team interview |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2026/Jan/07/watch-justice-for-jeni-team-interview-santhosh-ryan-ashika-asokan-aishwarya |website=Cinema Express |date=7 January 2026 |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Promotional singles released ahead of the film's theatrical release included ''"Kanavugalum Ninaivugalil"'' and ''"En Thozhiye"''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

The soundtrack formed part of the film's promotional campaign, with songs and promotional videos released before the theatrical premiere.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni Official Trailer |url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/ |website=Kalakkal Cinema |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== Release ==

The audio launch and trailer release event was held in Chennai ahead of the film's theatrical release and was attended by members of the cast and crew, along with personalities from the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' இசை மற்றும் டிரைலர் வெளியீடு |url=https://nammatamilcinema.in/justice-for-jeni-audio-launch/ |website=Namma Tamil Cinema |language=ta |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The official trailer was released in December 2025 through digital platforms ahead of the theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/videoshow/126250826.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni Official Trailer |url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/ |website=Kalakkal Cinema |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The film was released theatrically on 2 January 2026. Prior to its release, it received an '''A''' (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Tamil OTT release date and where to watch |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/new-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-movies-and-series-this-week-dec-29-jan-4-latest-south-indian-ott-theatrical-releases-/justice-for-jeni-tamil-ott-release-date-where-to-watch/slideshow/126230323.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CBFC Certification Details |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMzE4MDcyMDI1MDAwODA= |website=Central Board of Film Certification |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==

''Maalai Malar'' gave the film a positive review, praising the performances, courtroom sequences and socially relevant subject. The review also commended Santhosh Ryan's direction for presenting the story in an engaging manner while highlighting Veeramani's cinematography and Goutham Vincent's background score as strengths of the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி - திரைவிமர்சனம்|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/justice-for-jeni-movie-review-804730|work=Maalai Malar|language=ta|date=9 January 2026|access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

ABP Nadu highlighted the attention received by actress Aishwarya KS for her portrayal of a police officer following the film's release, noting that the role increased her visibility among Tamil cinema audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Aishwarya K S gains fans' attention through Justice for Jeni movie |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/actress-aishwarya-k-s-gains-fans-attention-through-justice-for-jeni-movie-245991 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== Box office ==

According to ''Media Hindustan'', the film was produced on an estimated budget of ₹4 crore. The publication estimated that the film collected approximately ₹0.45 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justice For Jeni Tamil Film Box Office Collection Day 1, Hit or Flop?|url=https://mediahindustan.com/justice-for-jeni-tamil-film-box-office-collection-day-1-hit-or-flop/|website=Media Hindustan|access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt39195777}}
[[Category:Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:Category:2026 drama thriller films]]
[[Category:Category:2020s Indian films]]
[[Category:Category:2020s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Category:Indian drama thriller films]]
[[Category:Category:Tamil-language drama thriller films]]
[[Category:Category:Indian courtroom films]]
[[Category:Category:Films about murder]]
[[Category:Category:Films about violence against women]]
[[Category:Category:Films based on actual events]]
[[Category:Category:Films set in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Category:Films shot in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Category:Films directed by Santhosh Ryan]]

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{{Infobox film
| name = Justice for Jeni
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Santhosh Ryan
| writer = Santhosh Ryan
| producer = Syed Thameen
| cinematography = Veeramani
| editing = Sandeep Nandhakumar
| music = Goutham Vincent
| studio = Asna Creations
| released = {{Film date|2026|01|02|df=y}}
| runtime = 112 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = ₹4 crore (estimated)
| gross = ₹0.45 crore (opening day estimate)
}}

'''Justice for Jeni''' is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film written and directed by '''Santhosh Ryan''' and produced by '''Syed Thameen''' under the banner Asna Creations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/justice-for-jeni/movieshow/126251237.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> The film stars Ashika Asokan and Sandhra Anil in the lead roles, alongside Hareesh Peradi, Nizhalgal Ravi, Rekha, Sinan, Aishwarya KS and Bittu Thomas Mappillassery in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

Inspired by a real-life criminal case, the film follows a medical student's pursuit of justice following the murder of her close friend.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref> It was released theatrically on 2 January 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Tamil OTT release date and where to watch |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/new-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-movies-and-series-this-week-dec-29-jan-4-latest-south-indian-ott-theatrical-releases-/justice-for-jeni-tamil-ott-release-date-where-to-watch/slideshow/126230323.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Plot ==

Jeni and Priyanka are close friends pursuing medical studies. Their lives are shattered when Jeni becomes the victim of a violent crime. Determined to seek justice for her friend, Priyanka joins the investigation and pursues legal action against those responsible. As the case progresses from police investigation to courtroom proceedings, she confronts institutional challenges while uncovering the circumstances surrounding Jeni's death.

== Cast ==

* Ashika Asokan as Priyanka
* Sandhra Anil as Jeni
* Hareesh Peradi
* Nizhalgal Ravi
* Rekha
* Sinan
* Aishwarya KS as a police officer
* Bittu Thomas Mappillassery

== Production ==

The film was written and directed by Santhosh Ryan and produced by Syed Thameen under the banner Asna Creations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Masood TP and Saravanan served as executive producers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> It was inspired by a real criminal case involving the murder of a medical student and its subsequent legal proceedings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The film combines elements of an investigative thriller and courtroom drama, focusing on the investigation and judicial proceedings arising from the case.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Principal photography was completed in Tamil Nadu. Cinematography was handled by Veeramani, while editing was carried out by Sandeep Nandhakumar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/justice-for-jeni/movieshow/126251237.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Music ==

The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Goutham Vincent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch: Justice for Jeni team interview |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/videos/2026/Jan/07/watch-justice-for-jeni-team-interview-santhosh-ryan-ashika-asokan-aishwarya |website=Cinema Express |date=7 January 2026 |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref> Promotional singles released ahead of the film's theatrical release included ''"Kanavugalum Ninaivugalil"'' and ''"En Thozhiye"''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni short preview |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/short-preview-of-justice-for-jeni |website=Hindu Tamil Thisai |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

The soundtrack formed part of the film's promotional campaign, with songs and promotional videos released before the theatrical premiere.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni Official Trailer |url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/ |website=Kalakkal Cinema |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== Release ==

The audio launch and trailer release event was held in Chennai ahead of the film's theatrical release and was attended by members of the cast and crew, along with personalities from the Tamil film industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=Upcoming Tamil movie Justice for Jeni audio and trailer release event |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-tamil-movie-justice-for-jeni-audio-and-trailer-release-event-242775 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=குற்றவாளி ஜெயிலில் இருக்க, அவரை வைத்து எடுக்கப்பட்ட 'ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' |url=https://minnambalam.com/justice-for-jeni-movie-audio-launch-event/ |website=Minnambalam |language=ta |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி' இசை மற்றும் டிரைலர் வெளியீடு |url=https://nammatamilcinema.in/justice-for-jeni-audio-launch/ |website=Namma Tamil Cinema |language=ta |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The official trailer was released in December 2025 through digital platforms ahead of the theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/videoshow/126250826.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Justice For Jeni Official Trailer |url=https://kalakkalcinema.com/justice-for-jeni-official-trailer/ |website=Kalakkal Cinema |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

The film was released theatrically on 2 January 2026. Prior to its release, it received an '''A''' (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.<ref>{{cite web |title=Justice for Jeni Tamil OTT release date and where to watch |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/new-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-movies-and-series-this-week-dec-29-jan-4-latest-south-indian-ott-theatrical-releases-/justice-for-jeni-tamil-ott-release-date-where-to-watch/slideshow/126230323.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CBFC Certification Details |url=https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMzE4MDcyMDI1MDAwODA= |website=Central Board of Film Certification |access-date=19 June 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==

''Maalai Malar'' gave the film a positive review, praising the performances, courtroom sequences and socially relevant subject. The review also commended Santhosh Ryan's direction for presenting the story in an engaging manner while highlighting Veeramani's cinematography and Goutham Vincent's background score as strengths of the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=ஜஸ்டிஸ் ஃபார் ஜெனி - திரைவிமர்சனம்|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/justice-for-jeni-movie-review-804730|work=Maalai Malar|language=ta|date=9 January 2026|access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

ABP Nadu highlighted the attention received by actress Aishwarya KS for her portrayal of a police officer following the film's release, noting that the role increased her visibility among Tamil cinema audiences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actress Aishwarya K S gains fans' attention through Justice for Jeni movie |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/entertainment/actress-aishwarya-k-s-gains-fans-attention-through-justice-for-jeni-movie-245991 |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== Box office ==

According to ''Media Hindustan'', the film was produced on an estimated budget of ₹4 crore. The publication estimated that the film collected approximately ₹0.45 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justice For Jeni Tamil Film Box Office Collection Day 1, Hit or Flop?|url=https://mediahindustan.com/justice-for-jeni-tamil-film-box-office-collection-day-1-hit-or-flop/|website=Media Hindustan|access-date=1 July 2026}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt39195777}}

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== Submission feedback ==

{{ping|WikiDwarf}} Please review I have updated the draft with additional reliable sources and made the requested improvements. Could you please review the latest version and, if everything looks good, accept/approve the submission [[User:Moviemover916|Moviemover916]] ([[User talk:Moviemover916|talk]]) 00:51, 30 June 2026 (IST)

:{{re|Moviemover916}} I reviewed the latest draft and made a number of improvements, including simplifying the prose, removing or trimming content that wasn't directly relevant to the biography, and replacing several references with stronger independent news sources where possible.
:That said, I believe the article still needs additional work before it fully meets Bharatpedia's sourcing and notability standards. There are still a few claims that require better independent sources for verification, and some statements are currently supported only by production credits or database/profile sources rather than reliable news coverage. If stronger independent sources cannot be found for those claims, they should either be reworded or removed.
:{{re|WikiDwarf}} I recommend one final sourcing review to ensure every substantive statement is independently verifiable and that the article clearly establishes the subject's notability through reliable coverage. [[User:Ajay Kumar|Ajay Kumar]] ([[User talk:Ajay Kumar|talk]]) 19:54, 1 July 2026 (IST)

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{{AfC comment|1=The article has several good sources, especially for Diwanjimoola Grand Prix and Anomie. However, a number of claims are not supported by the citations currently attached to them.

For example, the same TOI article about Adaminte Makan Abu being selected as India's Oscar entry is used to support multiple claims that it does not appear to verify, including Masood TP's career as a finance controller, his involvement with Adaminte Makan Abu and Pathemari, and Pathemari's award. These claims should instead be supported by sources that explicitly mention Masood TP and his role in those films.

Similarly, the claims that he was executive producer of Justice for Jeni and producer of Thattum Vellattam need sources that specifically identify him in those roles. The current Thattum Vellattam citation appears to be about the casting announcement rather than Masood TP's involvement. Please update the article so that each citation directly supports the statement it is attached to, then resubmit the draft for review. [[User:WikiDwarf|WikiDwarf]] ([[User talk:WikiDwarf|talk]]) 22:20, 29 June 2026 (IST)}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Masood TP
| birth_date = 
| birth_place = 
| nationality = Indian
| image = Masood-tp.png
| occupation = Film producer, executive producer, finance controller
| years_active = 2011–present
| known_for = ''Diwanjimoola Grand Prix'', ''Anomie''
}}

'''Masood TP''' is an Indian film producer and executive producer who works primarily in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for producing ''[[Diwanjimoola Grand Prix]]'' (2018) and serving as co-producer and executive producer of ''[[Anomie (film)|Anomie]]'' (2026).

== Career ==

Masood TP served as finance controller on Salim Ahamed's ''[[Adaminte Makan Abu]]'' (2011).{{cn}} The film was selected as India's official entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and received several National Film Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' is India's Oscar entry |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/malayalam-film-adaminte-makan-abu-is-indias-oscar-entry/articleshow/10110575.cms |work=The Times of India |date=23 September 2011}}</ref>

He later worked as finance controller on Salim Ahamed's ''[[Pathemari]]'' (2015), starring Mammootty. The film won the National Film Award for Best Malayalam Feature Film.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/national-awards-2016-here-s-the-complete-list-of-winners-from-regional-cinema-377690-2016-05-03 |title=National Awards 2016: Here's the complete list of winners from regional cinema |work=India Today |date=3 May 2016}}</ref>

Masood made his debut as a producer with ''[[Diwanjimoola Grand Prix]]'' (2018), directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. Released on 5 January 2018, the film received generally positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kunchacko Boban to play a bureaucrat in Diwanji Moola Grand Prix |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-to-play-a-bureaucrat-in-diwanji-moola-grand-prix/articleshow/58152883.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diwanjimoola Grand Prix Review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/diwanjimoola-grand-prix/diwanjimoola-grand-prix-review-1.html |website=Behindwoods |date=6 January 2018}}</ref>

In 2026, Masood served as co-producer and executive producer of ''[[Anomie (film)|Anomie]]''. The film's theatrical release was postponed from 30 January to 6 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bhavana starrer Anomie gets new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/jan/21/bhavana-starrer-anomie-gets-new-release-date |work=Cinema Express |date=21 January 2026}}</ref>

He also served as executive producer on the Tamil-language film ''Justice for Jeni''.{{cn}}

Masood is the producer of the Malayalam film ''Thattum Vellattam'', which was announced in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Asif Ali, Soubin Shahir join Thattum Vellattam |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/jan/04/asif-ali-soubin-shahir-join-thattum-vellattam |work=The New Indian Express |date=4 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Asif Ali and Soubin Shahir together in Thattum Vellattam |url=https://www.nowrunning.com/asif-ali-soubin-together-in-thattum-vellattam/142848/story.htm |website=NowRunning |date=5 January 2020}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Adaminte Makan Abu]]''
| Finance controller{{cn}}
| Malayalam
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Pathemari]]''
| Finance controller{{cn}}
| Malayalam
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Diwanjimoola Grand Prix]]''
| Producer
| Malayalam
|-
| 2026
| ''[[Anomie (film)|Anomie]]''
| Co-producer, executive producer
| Malayalam
|-
| 2026
| ''Justice for Jeni''
| Executive producer{{cn}}
| Tamil
|-
| TBA
| ''[[Thattum Vellattam]]''
| Producer
| Malayalam
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|nm8927672|Masood TP}}

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{{Infobox film
| name = Diwanjimoola Grand Prix
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]]
| screenplay = Anil Radhakrishnan Menon<br>Prasanth M. Nair IAS
| story = Anil Radhakrishnan Menon
| producer = Masood TP<br>Safeer K. P.<br>Sherin Vennemkattil
| starring = [[Kunchacko Boban]]<br>[[Nyla Usha]]<br>[[Vinayakan]]
| music = [[Gopi Sunder]]
| cinematography = Alex J. Pulickal
| distributor = Central Pictures
| studio = Mars Entertainment<br>Silver Ocean<br>Grand Pixels
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|01|05}}
| runtime = 124 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diwanjimoola Grand Prix |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/diwanjimoola-grand-prix-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zotqymdc |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=British Board of Film Classification}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Diwanjimoola Grand Prix''''' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam language sports comedy film directed by [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]] and produced by Masood TP, Safeer K. P., and Sherin Vennemkattil.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/apr/19/diwanji-moola-grand-prix--decoded-1595113.html|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix decoded!|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-09}}</ref> The screenplay was co written by Menon and former Kozhikode District Collector Prasanth M. Nair, with dialogues by Riyas Marath.

The film stars [[Kunchacko Boban]], [[Nyla Usha]], [[Vinayakan]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Sijoy Varghese]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-to-play-a-bureaucrat-in-diwanji-moola-grand-prix/articleshow/58029038.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban to play a bureaucrat in Diwanji Moola Grand Prix|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-09}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 5 January 2018.

== Plot ==
Sajan Joseph IAS is appointed as the District Collector of Thrissur, known for his disciplined approach and commitment to public service. While assessing the district’s social and cultural decline, he learns about Diwanjimoola, a locality that once thrived due to its popular motorcycle racing tradition, which had been discontinued decades earlier because of political interference and internal conflicts.

Believing that the revival of the Diwanjimoola motorcycle race could restore community spirit and address long standing grievances, Sajan initiates efforts to bring back the event after thirty years. His decision draws opposition from influential local figures, particularly Jithendran, whose past is closely tied to the downfall of the race and unresolved personal rivalries.

As preparations progress, several individuals with emotional and personal stakes become involved. Vareedh, a rebellious local youth, sees the race as an opportunity for redemption, while Effy Mol emerges as a strong presence influencing the unfolding events. The revival effort brings suppressed tensions to the surface, exposing political manipulation, broken relationships, and social inequality.

The Diwanjimoola Grand Prix eventually transcends its identity as a sporting event. It becomes a catalyst for reconciliation and reform, uniting different sections of society while reinforcing the importance of integrity, cultural heritage, and responsible governance.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Sajan Joseph IAS
* [[Nyla Usha]] as Effy Mol
* [[Vinayakan]] as Vareedh
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Jithendran
** [[Shaheen Siddique]] as Young Jithendran
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Davisettan
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]] as Sivan
* [[Sijoy Varghese]] as Christo
* [[Rahul Rajasekharan]] as Saththan
* [[Ketaki Narayan]] as Peeli Mol
* Rajeev Rajan as Elluminungi
* Jithin Paramel as Para
* Ravi Menon as Alavi
* [[Rajeev Pillai]] as Gunman PP Shibu
* [[Assim Jamal]] as CA Kunjahammad
* Midhun Ramesh as Himself
* Vijayan Peringodu as Narayanan
* [[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Anirudhan
* [[Hareesh Kanaran]] as Ganeshan
* Abraham Koshy as Accomplice
* [[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]] as Rishi
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Leaf Vasu
* [[Tini Tom]] as Subramanian
* Umar Payyanur as Taxi driver
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Anil Radhakrishnan Menon co wrote the screenplay with Prasanth M. Nair, the former Kozhikode district collector.<ref name="auto"/> Principal photography began on 12 April 2017 in Thrissur, Kerala.<ref>{{cite AV media|last=Mathrubhumi News|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix ദിവാന്‍ജി മൂലയുടെ ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു|date=2017-04-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHuKeGZE9Yc}}</ref> The film was shot across various locations in Thrissur and parts of Ernakulam.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diwanji-moola-grand-prix-to-shoot-its-bike-racing-portions-in-kochi/articleshow/59285459.cms|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix to shoot its bike racing portions in Kochi|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Several actors were selected through auditions, and the film marked the debut of many cast members.<ref name="auto1"/> A motion poster was released on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-bobans-diwanji-moola-grand-prix-motion-poster-features-a-catchy-tune/articleshow/61150302.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban's Diwanji Moola Grand Prix motion poster features a catchy tune|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
Meenakshy Menon of ''Cinema Express'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and praised its narrative flow and thematic clarity.<ref>{{cite news|author=Meenakshy Menon|date=5 January 2018|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2018/jan/05/diwanjimoola-grand-prix-a-lot-going-for-it-3925.html|title=Diwanjimoola Grand Prix: Has a lot going for it|work=Cinema Express}}</ref> Sanjith Sasidharan of ''The Times of India'' rated the film 3 out of 5, noting its social commentary and light satirical tone.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sasidharan|date=5 January 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/diwanji-moola-grand-prix/movie-review/62379833.cms|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix Movie Review|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Filmibeat rated the film 3.5 out of 5, highlighting its performances and humour.

== Soundtrack ==
The songs and background score were composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]. Lyrics were written by Harinarayanan.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6774126}}

[[Category:2018 Indian films]]
[[Category:2018 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian sports comedy films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kochi]]
[[Category:Motorcycle racing films]]

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{{Infobox film
| name = Diwanjimoola Grand Prix
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]]
| screenplay = Anil Radhakrishnan Menon<br>Prasanth M. Nair IAS
| story = Anil Radhakrishnan Menon
| producer = Masood TP<br>Safeer K. P.<br>Sherin Vennemkattil
| starring = [[Kunchacko Boban]]<br>[[Nyla Usha]]<br>[[Vinayakan]]
| music = [[Gopi Sunder]]
| cinematography = Alex J. Pulickal
| distributor = Central Pictures
| studio = Mars Entertainment<br>Silver Ocean<br>Grand Pixels
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|01|05}}
| runtime = 124 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diwanjimoola Grand Prix |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/diwanjimoola-grand-prix-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zotqymdc |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=British Board of Film Classification}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Diwanjimoola Grand Prix''''' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam language sports comedy film directed by [[Anil Radhakrishnan Menon]] and produced by Masood TP, Safeer K. P., and Sherin Vennemkattil.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/apr/19/diwanji-moola-grand-prix--decoded-1595113.html|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix decoded!|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-11-09}}</ref> The screenplay was co written by Menon and former Kozhikode District Collector Prasanth M. Nair, with dialogues by Riyas Marath.

The film stars [[Kunchacko Boban]], [[Nyla Usha]], [[Vinayakan]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Sijoy Varghese]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-boban-to-play-a-bureaucrat-in-diwanji-moola-grand-prix/articleshow/58029038.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban to play a bureaucrat in Diwanji Moola Grand Prix|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-09}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 5 January 2018.

== Plot ==
Sajan Joseph IAS is appointed as the District Collector of Thrissur, known for his disciplined approach and commitment to public service. While assessing the district’s social and cultural decline, he learns about Diwanjimoola, a locality that once thrived due to its popular motorcycle racing tradition, which had been discontinued decades earlier because of political interference and internal conflicts.

Believing that the revival of the Diwanjimoola motorcycle race could restore community spirit and address long standing grievances, Sajan initiates efforts to bring back the event after thirty years. His decision draws opposition from influential local figures, particularly Jithendran, whose past is closely tied to the downfall of the race and unresolved personal rivalries.

As preparations progress, several individuals with emotional and personal stakes become involved. Vareedh, a rebellious local youth, sees the race as an opportunity for redemption, while Effy Mol emerges as a strong presence influencing the unfolding events. The revival effort brings suppressed tensions to the surface, exposing political manipulation, broken relationships, and social inequality.

The Diwanjimoola Grand Prix eventually transcends its identity as a sporting event. It becomes a catalyst for reconciliation and reform, uniting different sections of society while reinforcing the importance of integrity, cultural heritage, and responsible governance.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Sajan Joseph IAS
* [[Nyla Usha]] as Effy Mol
* [[Vinayakan]] as Vareedh
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Jithendran
** [[Shaheen Siddique]] as Young Jithendran
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Davisettan
* [[Nirmal Palazhi]] as Sivan
* [[Sijoy Varghese]] as Christo
* [[Rahul Rajasekharan]] as Saththan
* [[Ketaki Narayan]] as Peeli Mol
* Rajeev Rajan as Elluminungi
* Jithin Paramel as Para
* Ravi Menon as Alavi
* [[Rajeev Pillai]] as Gunman PP Shibu
* [[Assim Jamal]] as CA Kunjahammad
* Midhun Ramesh as Himself
* Vijayan Peringodu as Narayanan
* [[Manikandan Pattambi]] as Anirudhan
* [[Hareesh Kanaran]] as Ganeshan
* Abraham Koshy as Accomplice
* [[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]] as Rishi
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Leaf Vasu
* [[Tini Tom]] as Subramanian
* Umar Payyanur as Taxi driver
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Anil Radhakrishnan Menon co wrote the screenplay with Prasanth M. Nair, the former Kozhikode district collector.<ref name="auto"/> Principal photography began on 12 April 2017 in Thrissur, Kerala.<ref>{{cite AV media|last=Mathrubhumi News|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix ദിവാന്‍ജി മൂലയുടെ ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു|date=2017-04-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHuKeGZE9Yc}}</ref> The film was shot across various locations in Thrissur and parts of Ernakulam.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/diwanji-moola-grand-prix-to-shoot-its-bike-racing-portions-in-kochi/articleshow/59285459.cms|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix to shoot its bike racing portions in Kochi|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Several actors were selected through auditions, and the film marked the debut of many cast members.<ref name="auto1"/> A motion poster was released on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kunchacko-bobans-diwanji-moola-grand-prix-motion-poster-features-a-catchy-tune/articleshow/61150302.cms|title=Kunchacko Boban's Diwanji Moola Grand Prix motion poster features a catchy tune|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
Meenakshy Menon of ''Cinema Express'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and praised its narrative flow and thematic clarity.<ref>{{cite news|author=Meenakshy Menon|date=5 January 2018|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/malayalam/2018/jan/05/diwanjimoola-grand-prix-a-lot-going-for-it-3925.html|title=Diwanjimoola Grand Prix: Has a lot going for it|work=Cinema Express}}</ref> Sanjith Sasidharan of ''The Times of India'' rated the film 3 out of 5, noting its social commentary and light satirical tone.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sanjith Sasidharan|date=5 January 2018|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/diwanji-moola-grand-prix/movie-review/62379833.cms|title=Diwanji Moola Grand Prix Movie Review|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Filmibeat rated the film 3.5 out of 5, highlighting its performances and humour.

== Soundtrack ==
The songs and background score were composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]. Lyrics were written by Harinarayanan.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6774126}}

[[Category:2018 Indian films]]
[[Category:2018 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian sports comedy films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kochi]]
[[Category:Motorcycle racing films]]

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{{Short description|2026 Indian Malayalam crime thriller film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Anomie
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Riyas Marath
| writer = Riyas Marath
| screenplay = Riyas Marath
| story = Riyas Marath
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Bhavana
* Dr Roy CJ
* Aadith Prassana Kumar
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]
* [[Shebin Benson]]
* [[Binu Pappu]]
* [[Arjun Lal]]
* Vishnu Agasthya
* Drishya Raghunath
}}
| cinematography = [[Sujith Sarang]]
| editing = Kiran Das
| music = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]]
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* Bhavana Film Productions
* Panorama Studios
* Blitzkrieg Films
* APK Cinemas
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|02|06}}
| runtime = 152 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=''ANOMIE'' [UA 13+] |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwOTI4MDEyMDI2MDAwMzQ= |access-date=10 February 2026 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Anomie''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Malayalam]] crime thriller film written and directed by Riyas Marath in his directorial debut. The film stars [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] in the lead roles, alongside [[Shebin Benson]], [[Binu Pappu]], [[Arjun Lal]], Vishnu Agasthya and Drishya Raghunath.It is produced by [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], [[CJ Roy|Roy C J]], Adit Prasanna Kumar, Ram Mirchandani, Rajesh Menon, and Masood TP under the banners of Bhavana Film Productions, Blitzkrieg Films, [[Panorama Studios]], and APK Cinemas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 January 2026|title=Bhavana-starrer Anomie gets new release date|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/21/bhavana-starrer-anomie-gets-new-release-date|work=Cinema Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=tvbCbhDk |date=2026-02-01 |title=Bhavana’s 90th Landmark Film: Mystery Thriller ‘Anomie: The Equation of Death’ Trailer Launched! The Film Set for Theatrical Release on Feb 6, 2026 - Full On Cinema |url=https://www.fulloncinema.in/bhavanas-90th-landmark-film-mystery-thriller-anomie-the-equation-of-death-trailer-launched-the-film-set-for-theatrical-release-on-feb-6-2026/ |access-date=2026-02-19 }}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film follows the investigation into the disappearance of a young man. His sister pursues answers independently, while a police officer leads the official inquiry. As the investigation progresses, personal and procedural threads intersect, revealing details surrounding the disappearance and its wider implications.<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 January 2026|title=Anomie trailer: Bhavana and Rahman in a crime thriller|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/31/anomie-trailer-bhavana-and-rahman-in-a-slick-crime-thriller|work=Cinema Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as ACP Mohammed Ghibran [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Zaara Philip
* [[Shebin Benson]] as Ziyan Philip
* [[Binu Pappu]] as Sr. Forensic Surgeon Shanmugan
* [[Arjun Lal]] as Alby
* Vishnu Agasthya as Prasad
* Drishya Raghunath
* Sumit Naval as Sanjay Hegde

== Production ==
The film marks the directorial debut of Riyas Marath, who had previously co written films such as [[Neeli (film)|Neeli]] and [[Diwanjimoola Grand Prix|Diwanji Moola Grand Prix]]. The project was developed as a crime thriller centered on an investigative narrative.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Music director Harshavardhan Rameshwar makes Malayalam debut with Anomie|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Apr/08/music-director-harshavardhan-rameshwar-makes-his-malayalam-debut-with-anomie-2554651.html|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

The film was produced by [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], Adit Prasanna Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, with Rajesh Menon, Ram Mirchandani, Masood TP and Nitin Kumar serving as co-producers. Masood TP also served as executive producer, while Abhinav Mehrotra was the creative producer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anomie {{!}} Full cast & crew |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27541778/fullcredits/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=www.imdb.com}}</ref>

Cinematography was handled by Sujith Sarang, and editing was carried out by Kiran Das. The background score was composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, marking his debut in Malayalam cinema.<ref name=":0" />

== Release ==
''Anomie'' was released theatrically on 6 February 2026, after being postponed from an earlier scheduled date of 30 January.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bhavana's Anomie postponed; here's when the crime thriller will release|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/01/20/anomie-movie-release-date-postponed-bhavana-rahman.html|work=Onmanorama|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Anomie'' received negative reviews from critics. Writing for ''The Hindu'', the reviewer noted that the film relied heavily on familiar genre elements, which limited its impact despite an ambitious premise.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie movie review: Bhavana's thriller failed by derivative elements|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anomie-movie-review-bhavanas-sci-fi-thriller-failed-by-too-many-derivative-elements/article70600499.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

''The Indian Express'' described the film as a routine crime thriller that felt overstretched, while acknowledging the performances of the lead cast.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie movie review: A bloated routine thriller|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/anomie-movie-review-bhavana-starrer-is-a-bloated-routine-thriller-10517839/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

A review by ''The News Minute'' praised Bhavana’s performance and the central idea, while criticising the screenplay for lacking depth.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie review: Bhavana shines in an interesting thriller|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/anomie-review-bhavana-shines-in-an-interesting-thriller-that-deserved-better-writing|work=The News Minute|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

A review in ''The Hollywood Reporter India'' titled the film "an inconsistent thriller that’s neither personal nor a procedural".<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie Movie Review: An Inconsistent Thriller That's Neither Personal Nor a Procedural |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/anomie-movie-review-an-inconsistent-thriller-thats-neither-personal-nor-a-procedural |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''Onmanorama'' wrote: "Bhavana steadies an uneven psychological thriller."<ref>{{cite web |title='Anomie' movie review: Bhavana steadies an uneven psychological thriller|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2026/02/06/anomie-movie-review-bhavana-rahman-thriller.html |website=Onmanorama |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''India Today'' stated that the film suffered from "flawed execution" in its review.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie review: Bhavana starrer crime thriller is high concept, low impact|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/reviews/story/anomie-review-crime-thriller-bhavana-menon-rahman-flawed-execution-review-2864339-2026-02-06 |website=India Today |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''OTTplay'' stated that "Bhavana-Rahman's thriller is well-made but with moments in which the plot falters."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie review: Bhavana-Rahman's thriller is well-made but with moments in which the plot falters|url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/review/anomie-equation-of-death-review-bhavana-rahman-thriller-shebin-benson-arjun-lal/7aee75cf3d454 |website=OTTplay |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''The Times of India'' published a reviewed the film as an "Uneven Psychological Thriller Driven by Mood, Not Story."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie: The Equation of Death Movie Review: An Uneven Psychological Thriller Driven by Mood, Not Story|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/anomie-the-equation-of-death/movie-review/128008014.cms |website=The Times of India |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''The New Indian Express'' described the film as a "sleek, ambitious crime thriller stretched too thin" in its review.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie movie review: Sleek, ambitious crime thriller stretched too thin |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Feb/06/malayalamreview2026feb06anomie-movie-review-sleek-ambitious-crime-thriller-stretched-too-thin |website=The New Indian Express |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

== Box office ==
The film opened with worldwide collections of approximately ₹23 lakhs on its first day. By the second day, total collections rose to around ₹48 lakhs, indicating moderate growth during the opening weekend,it was a box office flop<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archive → |first=View |date=2026-02-14 |title=Anomie Movie Budget {{!}} Collection {{!}} OTT {{!}} Hit/Flop » Tenvow |url=https://tenvow.com/box-office/anomie-movie-budget-collection-ott-hit-flop/ |access-date=2026-04-03 }}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2026 crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Films about missing people]]

Draft:Anomie (film)

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{{Short description|2026 Indian Malayalam crime thriller film}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Anomie
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Riyas Marath
| writer = Riyas Marath
| screenplay = Riyas Marath
| story = Riyas Marath
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Bhavana
* Dr Roy CJ
* Aadith Prassana Kumar
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]]
* [[Shebin Benson]]
* [[Binu Pappu]]
* [[Arjun Lal]]
* Vishnu Agasthya
* Drishya Raghunath
}}
| cinematography = [[Sujith Sarang]]
| editing = Kiran Das
| music = [[Harshavardhan Rameshwar]]
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* Bhavana Film Productions
* Panorama Studios
* Blitzkrieg Films
* APK Cinemas
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026|02|06}}
| runtime = 152 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=''ANOMIE'' [UA 13+] |url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwOTI4MDEyMDI2MDAwMzQ= |access-date=10 February 2026 |website=[[Central Board of Film Certification]]}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Anomie''''' is a 2026 Indian [[Malayalam]] crime thriller film written and directed by Riyas Marath in his directorial debut. The film stars [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] in the lead roles, alongside [[Shebin Benson]], [[Binu Pappu]], [[Arjun Lal]], Vishnu Agasthya and Drishya Raghunath.It is produced by [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], [[CJ Roy|Roy C J]], Adit Prasanna Kumar, Ram Mirchandani, Rajesh Menon, and Masood TP under the banners of Bhavana Film Productions, Blitzkrieg Films, [[Panorama Studios]], and APK Cinemas.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 January 2026|title=Bhavana-starrer Anomie gets new release date|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/21/bhavana-starrer-anomie-gets-new-release-date|work=Cinema Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=tvbCbhDk |date=2026-02-01 |title=Bhavana’s 90th Landmark Film: Mystery Thriller ‘Anomie: The Equation of Death’ Trailer Launched! The Film Set for Theatrical Release on Feb 6, 2026 - Full On Cinema |url=https://www.fulloncinema.in/bhavanas-90th-landmark-film-mystery-thriller-anomie-the-equation-of-death-trailer-launched-the-film-set-for-theatrical-release-on-feb-6-2026/ |access-date=2026-02-19 }}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film follows the investigation into the disappearance of a young man. His sister pursues answers independently, while a police officer leads the official inquiry. As the investigation progresses, personal and procedural threads intersect, revealing details surrounding the disappearance and its wider implications.<ref>{{Cite news|date=31 January 2026|title=Anomie trailer: Bhavana and Rahman in a crime thriller|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Jan/31/anomie-trailer-bhavana-and-rahman-in-a-slick-crime-thriller|work=Cinema Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as ACP Mohammed Ghibran [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Zaara Philip
* [[Shebin Benson]] as Ziyan Philip
* [[Binu Pappu]] as Sr. Forensic Surgeon Shanmugan
* [[Arjun Lal]] as Alby
* Vishnu Agasthya as Prasad
* Drishya Raghunath
* Sumit Naval as Sanjay Hegde

== Production ==
The film marks the directorial debut of Riyas Marath, who had previously co written films such as [[Neeli (film)|Neeli]] and [[Diwanjimoola Grand Prix|Diwanji Moola Grand Prix]]. The project was developed as a crime thriller centered on an investigative narrative.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Music director Harshavardhan Rameshwar makes Malayalam debut with Anomie|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2025/Apr/08/music-director-harshavardhan-rameshwar-makes-his-malayalam-debut-with-anomie-2554651.html|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

The film was produced by [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]], Adit Prasanna Kumar, Abhishek Pathak, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, with Rajesh Menon, Ram Mirchandani, Masood TP and Nitin Kumar serving as co-producers. Masood TP also served as executive producer, while Abhinav Mehrotra was the creative producer.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anomie {{!}} Full cast & crew |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27541778/fullcredits/ |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=www.imdb.com}}</ref>

Cinematography was handled by Sujith Sarang, and editing was carried out by Kiran Das. The background score was composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, marking his debut in Malayalam cinema.<ref name=":0" />

== Release ==
''Anomie'' was released theatrically on 6 February 2026, after being postponed from an earlier scheduled date of 30 January.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bhavana's Anomie postponed; here's when the crime thriller will release|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/01/20/anomie-movie-release-date-postponed-bhavana-rahman.html|work=Onmanorama|access-date=5 February 2026}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''Anomie'' received negative reviews from critics. Writing for ''The Hindu'', the reviewer noted that the film relied heavily on familiar genre elements, which limited its impact despite an ambitious premise.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie movie review: Bhavana's thriller failed by derivative elements|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anomie-movie-review-bhavanas-sci-fi-thriller-failed-by-too-many-derivative-elements/article70600499.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

''The Indian Express'' described the film as a routine crime thriller that felt overstretched, while acknowledging the performances of the lead cast.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie movie review: A bloated routine thriller|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/anomie-movie-review-bhavana-starrer-is-a-bloated-routine-thriller-10517839/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

A review by ''The News Minute'' praised Bhavana’s performance and the central idea, while criticising the screenplay for lacking depth.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Anomie review: Bhavana shines in an interesting thriller|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/anomie-review-bhavana-shines-in-an-interesting-thriller-that-deserved-better-writing|work=The News Minute|access-date=8 February 2026}}</ref>

A review in ''The Hollywood Reporter India'' titled the film "an inconsistent thriller that’s neither personal nor a procedural".<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie Movie Review: An Inconsistent Thriller That's Neither Personal Nor a Procedural |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/anomie-movie-review-an-inconsistent-thriller-thats-neither-personal-nor-a-procedural |website=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''Onmanorama'' wrote: "Bhavana steadies an uneven psychological thriller."<ref>{{cite web |title='Anomie' movie review: Bhavana steadies an uneven psychological thriller|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2026/02/06/anomie-movie-review-bhavana-rahman-thriller.html |website=Onmanorama |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''India Today'' stated that the film suffered from "flawed execution" in its review.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie review: Bhavana starrer crime thriller is high concept, low impact|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/reviews/story/anomie-review-crime-thriller-bhavana-menon-rahman-flawed-execution-review-2864339-2026-02-06 |website=India Today |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''OTTplay'' stated that "Bhavana-Rahman's thriller is well-made but with moments in which the plot falters."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie review: Bhavana-Rahman's thriller is well-made but with moments in which the plot falters|url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/review/anomie-equation-of-death-review-bhavana-rahman-thriller-shebin-benson-arjun-lal/7aee75cf3d454 |website=OTTplay |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''The Times of India'' published a reviewed the film as an "Uneven Psychological Thriller Driven by Mood, Not Story."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie: The Equation of Death Movie Review: An Uneven Psychological Thriller Driven by Mood, Not Story|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/anomie-the-equation-of-death/movie-review/128008014.cms |website=The Times of India |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

''The New Indian Express'' described the film as a "sleek, ambitious crime thriller stretched too thin" in its review.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anomie movie review: Sleek, ambitious crime thriller stretched too thin |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Feb/06/malayalamreview2026feb06anomie-movie-review-sleek-ambitious-crime-thriller-stretched-too-thin |website=The New Indian Express |date=6 February 2026 |access-date=15 February 2026}}</ref>

== Box office ==
The film opened with worldwide collections of approximately ₹23 lakhs on its first day. By the second day, total collections rose to around ₹48 lakhs, indicating moderate growth during the opening weekend,it was a box office flop<ref>{{Cite web |last=Archive → |first=View |date=2026-02-14 |title=Anomie Movie Budget {{!}} Collection {{!}} OTT {{!}} Hit/Flop » Tenvow |url=https://tenvow.com/box-office/anomie-movie-budget-collection-ott-hit-flop/ |access-date=2026-04-03 }}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2026 crime thriller films]]
[[Category:Films about missing people]]

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Viraj Jan Party

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Viraj Jan Party (VJP) is an Indian political party based in the state of Rajasthan.<ref>https://hindi.eci.gov.in/files/file/11889-new-parties-seeking-registration-dated-26122022/?do=download</ref><ref>https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-party-the-new-voice-of-administrative-revolution-in-politics/</ref> The party is led by politician Prashant Kumar Saini and has conducted rallies, membership campaigns, and public outreach programmes in Rajasthan.<ref>https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/politics/viraj-jan-party-all-set-to-enter-the-political-arena/article-9889</ref><ref>https://www.dainikjagranmpcg.com/election/prashant-kumar-saini-will-contest-elections-in-viraj-jan-party/article-39570</ref><ref>https://hindi.eci.gov.in/files/file/11889-new-parties-seeking-registration-dated-26122022/?do=download</ref>

The party has stated that it focuses on ideological politics and public participation campaigns in Rajasthan.<ref>https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-partys-big-announcement-will/</ref>

Viraj Jan Party Abbreviation-VJP

Founder-Prashant Kumar Saini<ref>https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-party-claims-they-will-lose-the-election-but-will-not-engage-in-glam-2337796</ref>

Headquarters-Rajasthan, India<ref>https://election.rajasthan.gov.in/State_Assembly_Election_2023/List%20of%20Political%20Party%20dated%2027.10.2023.pdf</ref>

Politics of Rajasthan<ref>https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-partys-massive-rally-in-jaipur-public-support-growing-rapidly-2265351</ref>

Viraj Jan Party emerged as a political organisation in Rajasthan and later announced plans to participate in future elections.<ref>https://bhaskardigital.com/a-big-rally-and-membership-campaign-of-viraj/</ref> The party organized rallies and membership drives in Jaipur and other areas of Rajasthan.<ref>https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/politics/-a-massive-rally-and-membership-campaign-by-viraj-jan/article-10900</ref>

Draft:Nagabushana Reddy

2026-06-27T11:02:43Z

Ajay Kumar: Declining submission: bio -

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{{AfC comment|1=Sources do not establish notability. Most are routine coverage of NBR Group projects, land acquisitions, and company announcements rather than significant independent coverage of the subject. Several sources appear to be contributor-written, promotional, or PR-style articles, which carry limited weight for notability. The article lacks multiple independent, reliable secondary sources providing substantial biographical coverage of N. Nagabushana Reddy. [[User:WikiDwarf|WikiDwarf]] ([[User talk:WikiDwarf|talk]]) 11:56, 23 June 2026 (IST)}}

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{{Short description|real estate entrepreneur}}
{{Infobox person
| name = N. Nagabushana Reddy
| image = Nagabushana Reddy.jpg
| alt = Nagabhushan Reddy or Nagabushana Reddy or N. Nagabhushana Reddy
| caption =
| birth_date = c. 1975
| birth_place = [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Real estate entrepreneur, business executive
| years_active = 1998–present
| known_for = Founder and Managing Director of NBR Group
| title = Managing Director, NBR Projects LLP
| website =
}}

'''N. Nagabushana Reddy''' is an Indian real estate entrepreneur and business executive. He is the founder and managing director of NBR Group, a Bengaluru-based real estate development company established in 1998.<ref name="ETLand">{{cite news
|title=NBR Group acquires 9.65 acres land in Bengaluru
|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/nbr-group-acquires-9-65-acres-land-in-bengaluru/articleshow/113670955.cms
|work=The Economic Times
|date=25 September 2024
|access-date=22 June 2026
}}</ref><ref name="Entrepreneur">{{cite news
|title=Building Aspirations, Crafting Communities: A Story of NBR Group
|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/building-aspirations-crafting-communities-a-story-of/500322
|work=Entrepreneur India
|date=2025
|access-date=22 June 2026
}}</ref>

Over a career spanning more than two decades, Reddy has been involved in residential plotted developments and housing projects in Bengaluru and surrounding regions. Under his leadership, NBR Group has reported developing more than 12 million square feet of residential real estate.<ref name="News18">{{cite news
|title=From Barren Land to 12 Million Square Feet: Untold Story of This Bengaluru Builder
|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/business/latest-from-barren-land-to-12-million-square-feet-untold-story-of-this-bengaluru-builder-10312140.html
|work=News18
|date=2025
|access-date=22 June 2026
}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==

'''N. Nagabushana Reddy''' (born c. 1975) is an Indian real estate entrepreneur based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He entered the real estate sector after completing his education and founded NBR Group in 1998. Over the following decades, he has been associated with residential real estate development in Karnataka, particularly in the Bengaluru metropolitan region.<ref>{{cite news
|title=From Barren Land to 12 Million Square Feet: Untold Story of This Bengaluru Builder
|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/business/latest-from-barren-land-to-12-million-square-feet-untold-story-of-this-bengaluru-builder-10312140.html
|work=News18
|date=2025
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
|title=Building Aspirations, Crafting Communities: A Story of NBR Group
|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/building-aspirations-crafting-communities-a-story-of/500322
|work=Entrepreneur India
|date=2025
}}</ref>

== Career ==

Reddy founded NBR Group in Bengaluru in 1998. During the company's early years, he focused on residential plotted developments before expanding into apartment and integrated housing projects. His work has primarily centred on residential developments in Bengaluru and nearby growth corridors.<ref>{{cite news
|title=From Plot to Penthouse: How an Engineer Rewrote Bengaluru's Real Estate Landscape
|url=https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/business/from-plot-to-penthouse-how-an-engineer-rewrote-bengalurus-real/article-17229
|work=Dainik Jagran
|date=2025
}}</ref>

Under his leadership, the company expanded its portfolio from plotted layouts to residential communities. According to media reports, NBR Group has developed more than 12 million square feet of residential real estate over its years of operation.<ref name="News18" />

In 2024, the company acquired a 9.65-acre parcel in Bengaluru for a residential development project.<ref>{{cite news
|title=NBR Group acquires 9.65 acres land in Bengaluru
|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/nbr-group-acquires-9-65-acres-land-in-bengaluru/articleshow/113670955.cms
|work=The Economic Times
|date=25 September 2024
}}</ref>

== Leadership ==

Reddy has spoken publicly about planning, regulatory compliance and long-term urban development in interviews and industry discussions. His public comments have focused on residential planning, sustainability in construction and changes in Bengaluru's housing market.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Leveraging Technology and ESG for Sustainable Infrastructure in India
|url=https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate-news/leveraging-technology-and-esg-for-sustainable-infrastructure-in-india/127280666
|work=ET CIO
|date=2025
}}</ref>

== Public profile ==

Reddy has been featured in business and industry publications discussing entrepreneurship, residential development and urban growth in Bengaluru.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Building Aspirations, Crafting Communities: A Story of NBR Group
|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/building-aspirations-crafting-communities-a-story-of/500322
|work=Entrepreneur India
|date=2025
}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* Official website of NBR Group

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Draft:WikiVita

2026-06-27T11:02:07Z

Ajay Kumar: Declining submission: web -

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{{Infobox organization
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| name = WikiVita
| motto = The Encyclopedia of Legacy
| image = Wikivita-logo-image.png
| purpose = Documenting biographies, organizations, institutions, and notable developments across multiple sectors.
| type = Global Encyclopedia
| website = https://wikivita.org/
}}
'''[https://wikivita.org/ WikiVita]''' is a digital reference platform that focuses on documenting biographies, organizations, institutions, and notable developments across multiple sectors. The platform functions as an informational archive intended to preserve records associated with professional achievement, institutional growth, historical relevance, and public contribution.

Its content is structured in an encyclopedic format designed to improve accessibility to organized background information for readers, researchers, and general audiences.

== Origin and Development ==

The emergence of WikiVita was influenced by the increasing expansion of online publishing and digital information systems. As internet content became more widespread, information concerning individuals, organizations, and public initiatives often remained scattered across media articles, websites, archives, and temporary digital sources.

This fragmentation made it difficult to locate consolidated and long-term reference material relating to professional and historical subjects. WikiVita was developed as a centralized platform intended to organize such information within a structured documentation system.

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The name “WikiVita” combines terminology associated with information sharing and biographical documentation.

The term “Wiki” is commonly connected with publicly accessible knowledge systems that organize information for reference purposes. “Vita,” derived from Latin, relates to life history and biographical accounts.

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== Coverage and Documentation ==

WikiVita includes articles covering individuals from varied professional and social backgrounds. These may include entrepreneurs, educators, researchers, executives, creators, public figures, and community contributors.

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As part of its ongoing development, the platform continues to expand the diversity of its documented subjects and informational coverage across multiple fields.

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2026-06-27T11:02:06Z

Ajay Kumar: Notification: AfC submission declined

Draft:Sri Sai Krishna Degree College

2026-06-27T11:01:50Z

Ajay Kumar: Declining submission: corp -

{{AfC submission|d|corp|u=Bestha Yashwanth|ns=118|decliner=Ajay Kumar|declinets=20260627110148|reject=yes|small=yes|ts=20260627061425}} 
{{AfC submission|||ts=20260627061425|u=Bestha Yashwanth|ns=118}} 
{{Infobox institute
| address = near NCC Canteen, Ramchandra, Kalluru, Andhra Pradesh 518002
| caption = A unique feature of the institution is the systematic Training provided for various Placement examinations
| country = india
| founder = P. Govardhan Reddy
| name = Sri Sai Krishna Degree College
| website = https://www.srisaikrishnadegreecollege.com/
}}

'''Sri Sai Krishna Degree College''' is an organisation based in india.

== References ==College Name: Sri Sai Krishna Degree College

Address : Near NCC Canteen, Ramchandra, Kalluru, Andhra Pradesh 518002

City: Kurnool

State: Andhra Pradesh

Phone Number: 88863 19997

Email: sskdctechteam@gmail.com

Official Website: https://www.srisaikrishnadegreecollege.com/

University: Rayalaseema University Kurnool

Institutional Profile:

Name of Institution Sri Sai Krishna Degree College
Location Ramachandra Nagar, Kurnool
Affiliation Rayalaseema University
College Code RU082 / 30100
Type Co-Educational Degree College
Focus Area / Motto “Degree Education with Placement Training”
Founder P. Govardhan Reddy
Academic Director K. Rosi Reddy
Admin Director K. Venkateswarlu

Teaching–Learning Process:

The college follows the academic calendar prescribed by Rayalaseema University and adopts student-centered teaching methodologies.
Major activities include:
• Regular classroom teaching.
• ICT-enabled teaching methods.
• Internal examinations and assignments.
• Student seminars and presentations.
• Remedial Training for slow learners.
• Mentoring and counseling sessions.
• Career guidance programmes.
• Personality development classes.
Faculty members continuously update their knowledge through workshops, seminars, and faculty development programmes to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Placement Training:

• A unique feature of the institution is the systematic Training provided for various Placement examinations.
• Special Training, mock tests, aptitude training and interview guidance were provided to students throughout the academic year.
• Special placement training programmes were conducted focusing on:
 Aptitude
 Reasoning
 English
 Group Discussions
 Communication Skills
 Resume Preparation
 Interview Techniques

Government Sector Achievements:

A significant number of students achieved success in government recruitment examinations and secured positions in:
• Banking Sector
• Staff Selection Commission
• APPSC Services
• Police Department
• Railway Services
• Other Government Departments
These achievements reflect the effectiveness of the institution's Placement examination Training system.

Placement and Career Development:

The college continued its efforts to enhance student employability through training and placement activities.
Students secured employment opportunities in reputed organizations including:
• Infosys
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Wipro
• Cognizant
• Amazon
• Capgemini
The institution also facilitated placements in banking, government, insurance and public sector organizations.

offering courses

B.Sc.(Computers, Mathematics)
B.Sc.(Computers, Statistics)
B.Sc.(Mathematics, Computers)
B.Sc.(Botany, Zoology)
B.Sc. (Botany, Computers)
B.Com (Computer Application)
B.B.A (A I C T E Approved)
B.C.A (A I C T E Approved)

Team Of Sri Sai Krishna Degree College

{{Reflist}}

User talk:Bestha Yashwanth

2026-06-27T11:01:48Z

Ajay Kumar: Notification: AfC submission declined

Draft:Rohit Gill

2026-06-12T05:19:38Z

Ajay Kumar: Declining submission: bio -

{{AfC submission|d|bio|u=RohitGill|ns=118|decliner=Ajay Kumar|declinets=20260612051937|reject=yes|small=yes|ts=20260605180242}} 

{{AfC comment|1=The sources provided are largely routine database entries, cast listings, IMDb-style information, or primary sources and do not provide significant independent coverage of the subject.

Additionally, while the draft lists appearances in films, television shows, web series, and other productions, no reliable independent sources are provided to verify that the subject played a major or significant role in these works. Several listed roles appear to be minor, uncredited, or single-episode appearances, which do not by themselves establish notability.

Please provide substantial coverage in reliable, independent secondary sources that discuss the subject in detail and demonstrate why they are notable. [[User:Ajay Kumar|Ajay Kumar]] ([[User talk:Ajay Kumar|talk]]) 10:49, 12 June 2026 (IST)}}

{{AfC submission|||ts=20260605180235|u=RohitGill|ns=118}} 

{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Rohit Gill
| image = File:Rohitgillofficial.jpg
| image_caption = Gill in 2023
| birth_name = Kuldeep Singh Gill
| birth_date = 11 April 1996 (age 30)
| birth_place = [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| years active = 2019-present
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| works =
| alma_mater =
| known_for = Rakkhosh
| father = Gulshan Gill
| mother = Renu Gill
| relatives = Eklove Gill (brother)
| signature = RohitGillSignature.png
}}

'''Kuldeep Singh GILL''' (born 11 April 1996), professionally known as Rohit Gill, is an Indian [[actor]]. He is known for his works in [[Hindi cinema]] and [[Hindi cinema|Bollywood]]. He debuted in 2019 with the film Rakkhosh. Rohit hails from [[Nagpur]] and is born in a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] family.

== Early life and career ==
Rohit was born on 11 April 1996 and brought up in [[Nagpur]] in a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] Sikh family. He made his acting debut in [[Abhijit Kokate]]'s Hindi [[horror film|horror drama film]] Rakkhosh in 2019 starring opposite [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]]. He started his acting career by doing theatre in 2016, and till now he has worked in a Short-film, Album song and Hindi Films. in Misguide (2016), Vastudosham (2018), Odh Tuzi (2018), Rakkhosh<ref>[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rakkhosh (2019 film)|Rakkhosh (2019 film) - Wikipedia]]</ref> (2019).

==Filmography==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Language
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
| 2019
|''Rakkhosh''
| patient
| Hindi
| Mob scene
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>https://www.allmovie.com/movie/rakkhosh-am211639</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Show
!Role
!Language
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
| 2023
|''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''
| Special Guest
| Hindi
| Ep 16
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2024
|''[[Indian Idol]]''
| Special Guest
| Hindi
| Ep 27
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2024
|''[[The Great Indian Kapil Show]]''
| Bodyguard
| Hindi
|Ep 6
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2024
|''[[Udne Ki Aasha]]''
| Police Inspector
| Hindi
| Ep 97
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>[https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Udne%20Ki%20Aasha Udne Ki Aasha - Wikiwand]</ref>
|}

=== Special appearances ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Ref.
|-
| 2024
|''The Ba***ds Of Bollywood''
| Press Reporter
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-bads-of-bollywood-bobby-deol-anya-singh-reveal-how-aryan-khan-reunited-b-towns-three-khans-shah-rukh-aamir-and-salman-on-screen/articleshow/123976600.cms The ba***ds of bollywood bobby deol anya singh reveal how aryan khan reunited b towns three khans shah rukh aamir and salman on screen/articleshow]</ref>
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
!Network
!Ref.
|-
| 2025
|''Adrishyam 2: The Invisible Heroes''
| Suspicious Man
| Ep1
| SonyLIV
| style="text-align:center;" |
|-
| 2025
|''Dus June Ki Raat''
| Waiter
| Season 2, Ep10
| JioHotstar
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>https://starsunfolded.com/dus-june-kii-raat-chapter-2-cast/</ref>
|}

=== Music Video ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! Year
! Album
! Label
! Language
! Notes
! Ref.
|-
| 2021
|''DJ Walya''
| Bala Film's
| Marathi
| DJ
| style="text-align:center;" |
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}} 

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Rohit Gill}}
*{{IMDb name|12618009}}
*{{Instagram|rohit._gill}}
*{{Cite Q|Q122462767}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gill, Rohit}}
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[[:Category:1996 births]]
[[:Category:Living people]]
[[:Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[:Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[:Category:Male actors from Nagpur]]
[[:Category:Punjabi people]]

User talk:RohitGill

2026-06-12T05:19:38Z

Ajay Kumar: Notification: AfC submission declined

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Draft:Shahadat Hussain

2026-06-12T05:06:19Z

Ajay Kumar: Declining submission: bio -

{{AfC submission|d|bio|u=DrShahadatHussain|ns=118|decliner=Ajay Kumar|declinets=20260612050616|reject=yes|small=yes|ts=20260612040825}} 

{{AfC comment|1=Most of the sources cited are primary sources, including institutional profiles, author identifiers, ORCID records, Google Scholar, personal websites, conference proceedings, and publications authored by or involving the subject. These sources verify employment, education, and research activity but do not provide the significant independent coverage required to establish notability.

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Please add significant independent coverage demonstrating why the subject is notable beyond their normal academic career and resubmit when such sources are available. [[User:Ajay Kumar|Ajay Kumar]] ([[User talk:Ajay Kumar|talk]]) 10:36, 12 June 2026 (IST)}}

{{AfC submission|||ts=20260612040826|u=DrShahadatHussain|ns=118}} 
{{Infobox person
| name = Shahadat Hussain
| image =
| caption =
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Researcher, Materials Scientist
| known_for = Work in additive manufacturing and architected materials
| alma_mater = AcSIR – CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal
}}

'''Shahadat Hussain''' is an Indian materials scientist and researcher known for his work in additive manufacturing, architected materials, and shape memory alloys.<ref>https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/researchers/research-staff/shahadat-hussain.html</ref> His research focuses on the development, fabrication, and characterization of advanced material systems using modern manufacturing technologies.

== Early life and education ==
Hussain completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from UIT–RGPV, Bhopal.<ref>https://www.rgpv.ac.in</ref> He later pursued doctoral studies at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) while working at CSIR–Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), where he earned a PhD in Materials Science and Technology.<ref>https://hdl.handle.net/10603/384933/</ref>

== Career ==
Hussain has worked in research roles across academic and scientific institutions.<ref>http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2026060291</ref> His work spans additive manufacturing, metamaterials, and functional alloys, with a focus on understanding structure–property relationships in architected materials. He has contributed to projects involving laser powder bed fusion, polymer-based 3D printing, and the development of triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-024-09162-7</ref>

His research includes mechanical testing, microstructural characterization, and phase transformation studies in advanced materials, particularly NiTi-based shape memory alloys.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.07.055</ref> He also presented his work at the ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), where he authored a proceedings paper on NiTi TPMS structures fabricated via laser powder bed fusion.<ref>https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2022-95320</ref>

== Research areas ==
Hussain’s research interests include:
* Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
* Metamaterials and architected lattice structures
* Shape memory alloys
* Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures
* Microstructural and mechanical characterization
* Data-driven approaches in materials science

== Publications ==
Hussain has authored and co-authored research articles in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of materials science, additive manufacturing, and mechanical behavior of architected structures.<ref>https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tQNSWaAAAAAJ</ref> His work has been cited in studies related to metamaterials, functional alloys, and advanced manufacturing processes.<ref>https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adfm.202530524</ref>

== Professional affiliations ==

* New York University Abu Dhabi – Research Associate (current)<ref>https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/researchers/research-staff/shahadat-hussain.html</ref>
* Khalifa University Abu Dhabi - Postdoctoral Fellow (former) <ref>https://www.ku.ac.ae/college-people/shahadat-hussain</ref>
* CSIR–AMPRI – Research Fellow (former) <ref>https://doi.org/10.1520/MPC20150017</ref>

== External links ==
* NYU: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/researchers/research-staff/shahadat-hussain.html
* Library of Congress: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2026060291
* ISNI: https://isni.org/isni/0000000530207229
* ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4355-2169
* Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tQNSWaAAAAAJ
* Personal website: https://www.shahadathussain.com

== See also ==
* Additive manufacturing
* Metamaterials
* Shape memory alloys

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User talk:DrShahadatHussain

2026-06-12T05:06:17Z

Ajay Kumar: Notification: AfC submission declined

2026 Azad Kashmir protests

2026-06-11T04:22:02Z

Ajay Kumar: Ajay Kumar moved page 2026 Azad Kashmir protests to 2026 Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests: Title per most of the sources

#REDIRECT [[2026 Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests]]

2026 Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests

2026-06-11T04:22:02Z

Ajay Kumar: Ajay Kumar moved page 2026 Azad Kashmir protests to 2026 Pakistan-occupied Kashmir protests: Title per most of the sources

{{Short description|Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2026}}

{{Infobox civil conflict
| title = 2026 Azad Kashmir protests
| date = {{Start date|2026|6|5}} – ongoing
| place = [[Pakistan occupide Kashmir]]
| causes =

* Dispute over 12 reserved refugee seats
* Political representation
* Governance concerns
* Economic grievances
* Electricity tariffs and subsidies
| goals =
* Abolition of refugee seats
* Implementation of JAAC's 38-point charter
* Greater political representation
* Governance reforms
| methods =
* General strikes
* Long marches
* Demonstrations
* Road blockades
| result =
* JAAC banned under anti-terror legislation
* Internet and communication restrictions imposed
* Arrests and sedition cases filed
* Multiple deaths and injuries
| side1 = [[Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee]]
| side2 =
* [[Government of Pakistan]]
* [[Government of Azad Kashmir]]
* [[Azad Kashmir Police]]
* [[Punjab Rangers]]
* [[Federal Constabulary]]
| casualties1 =
* At least 30 protesters reported killed
* More than 200 reported injured
| casualties2 =
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The '''2026 POK protests''' are an ongoing protest movement that began in June 2026 across '''Pakistan-occupied Kashmir''' (PoK), also known as '''[[Azad Jammu Kashmir]]''' (AJK), a territory illegally occupide by Pakistan and claimed by India as part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. The demonstrations were organised primarily by the [[Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee]] (JAAC), a coalition of traders, lawyers, transporters, students and civil society organisations. Protesters opposed the continued reservation of 12 seats in the [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] for refugees residing outside the territory and demanded a range of political, economic and administrative reforms.<ref name="Reuters9Jun">{{cite news |title=Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/protesters-clash-with-police-pakistani-kashmir-strike-shutters-cities-2026-06-09/ |work=Reuters |date=9 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="AJ9Jun">{{cite web |title=Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What's going on? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/9/deadly-protests-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-whats-going-on |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=9 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="APStrike">{{cite news |title=A banned group's call for a strike halts business and transport across Pakistan-administered Kashmir |url=https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-kashmir-protest-long-march-protest-violence-jaac-7b4f5e038abd227415dd0aeb32e5ebe3 |work=Associated Press |date=9 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

The unrest escalated following the government's decision to designate the JAAC as a prohibited organisation under anti-terror legislation. Authorities arrested activists, imposed restrictions on communications and movement, and deployed additional security personnel throughout the territory. Clashes subsequently occurred in Rawalakot and other areas, resulting in deaths and injuries among protesters and security personnel. Human-rights organisations criticised the authorities' response, particularly the use of anti-terror laws, arrests of activists and restrictions on internet access.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun">{{cite web |title=Pakistan: “Terrorism” designation of protest movement marks dangerous escalation in Jammu and Kashmir crackdown |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/06/pakistan-terrorism-designation-of-protest-movement-marks-dangerous-escalation-in-jammu-and-kashmir-crackdown/ |publisher=Amnesty International |date=9 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="BBCClashes">{{cite news |title=Four people have died in clashes with authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n11j4wewxo |work=BBC News |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="AJ8Jun">{{cite web |title=At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/at-least-11-killed-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-clashes-before-rally |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

==Background==

Mass protest movements have periodically emerged in POK over issues relating to governance, economic conditions and political representation. During 2024 and 2025, demonstrations organised by traders, transport workers and civil society groups focused on electricity tariffs, wheat subsidies, taxation and the distribution of public resources. These movements resulted in negotiations with authorities and partial concessions, but many demands remained unresolved.<ref name="Frontline">{{cite web |title=Why Pakistan-administered Kashmir is witnessing mass protests |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/why-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-is-witnessing-mass-protests/article71080112.ece |publisher=Frontline |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

The JAAC emerged as the principal umbrella organisation representing a broad coalition of traders' associations, transport unions, lawyers, students and activists. The movement increasingly shifted its focus from economic issues to constitutional and political questions, particularly representation within the territory's legislative institutions.<ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

Ahead of the 2026 legislative elections, controversy intensified regarding the 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir living elsewhere in Pakistan. JAAC leaders argued that the arrangement diluted the political influence of residents living in Azad Kashmir and gave disproportionate electoral weight to voters residing outside the territory. Government officials and supporters of the system maintained that the reserved seats reflected the historical circumstances of the Kashmir dispute and ensured representation for displaced communities.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="TheHinduClashes">{{cite news |title=Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes: Joint Awami Action Committee protestors killed |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-occupied-kashmir-clashes-joint-awami-action-committee-protestors-killed/article71075418.ece |work=The Hindu |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

The dispute gained further prominence after legal and administrative decisions upheld the continuation of the refugee-seat arrangement. In response, the JAAC announced a region-wide campaign demanding constitutional reforms and the abolition of the reserved seats. Protest organisers warned that failure to address the issue would result in a long march and general strike across the territory.<ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum">{{cite web |title=PAJK protest movement issues election ultimatum, threatens June long march |url=https://kashmirtimes.com/news/pajk-protest-movement-issues-election-ultimatum-threatens-june-long-march |publisher=Kashmir Times |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="WIONBan">{{cite web |title=Protests intensify in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after government bans JAAC ahead of elections |url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protests-intensify-in-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-after-govt-bans-primary-advocacy-body-jaac-ahead-of-elections-1780835112422 |publisher=WION |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

==Demands==

The JAAC's programme combined economic, political and constitutional demands. Protest organisers argued that the existing political structure of Pakistan occupide Kashmir provided inadequate representation to residents and disproportionately favoured political elites and refugee constituencies located outside the territory.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Frontline" />

Among the movement's principal demands was the abolition of 12 seats reserved in the [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]] for refugees from Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir residing elsewhere in Pakistan. JAAC leaders argued that the arrangement distorted electoral representation and reduced the influence of residents living within the territory itself.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum" />

The movement also demanded lower electricity tariffs, increased subsidies for wheat and essential commodities, greater local control over revenues generated by hydroelectric projects, reforms to public administration and increased accountability among elected officials. Protest organisers further called for the reduction of privileges and allowances granted to political officeholders and senior government officials.<ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

In May 2026, the JAAC issued a 38-point charter of demands and warned that a territory-wide strike and long march would be organised if negotiations with authorities failed to produce satisfactory results.<ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum" /><ref name="WIONBan" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

==Ban of the JAAC==

On 5 June 2026, the Government of Azad Kashmir designated the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee as a prohibited organisation under anti-terror legislation. Authorities stated that the measure was necessary to preserve public order and prevent unrest ahead of the planned demonstrations and the upcoming legislative elections.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APArrests">{{cite news |title=Police arrest supporters of banned group ahead of rally in Pakistan-administered Kashmir |url=https://apnews.com/article/006859907010f8f66cf4fb5ceb2ec6cb |work=Associated Press |date=7 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="WIONBan" />

The decision was condemned by JAAC leaders, who rejected accusations that the movement posed a security threat. Protest organisers argued that the ban represented an attempt to suppress political opposition and prevent demonstrations relating to electoral representation and governance issues.<ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Amnesty9Jun" /><ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum" />

Following the ban, authorities initiated a broad security operation targeting the movement's leadership. According to Reuters and Associated Press reporting, numerous activists were detained, sedition cases were filed against prominent JAAC leaders and rewards were announced for information leading to the arrest of certain organisers.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APArrests" />

Additional police and paramilitary personnel were deployed throughout the territory, particularly in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and other urban centres expected to host demonstrations. Road checkpoints were established and security measures were strengthened ahead of the planned long march.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="USEmbassy">{{cite web |title=Demonstration Alert – June 9 Protests in Azad Kashmir |url=https://pk.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-june-9-protests-in-azad-kashmir/ |publisher=U.S. Embassy in Pakistan |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

===Reaction to the ban===

The ban drew criticism from human-rights organisations and civil society groups. Amnesty International described the designation of the JAAC as a dangerous escalation and warned that anti-terror legislation should not be used to criminalise peaceful political dissent.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

Amnesty further expressed concern regarding reports of arbitrary arrests, restrictions on freedom of assembly and the use of communication shutdowns during the unrest. The organisation called upon Pakistani authorities to respect international human-rights standards and ensure that any restrictions on protest activity complied with international law.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

Several commentators and analysts viewed the ban within the broader context of growing political tensions ahead of the 2026 elections. Reporting by Frontline, Al Jazeera and other outlets noted that the dispute over refugee representation had become one of the most significant political controversies in Azad Kashmir in recent years.<ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

==Timeline==

===Pre-strike developments===

During late May and early June 2026, negotiations between protest leaders and authorities failed to resolve disagreements regarding the JAAC's demands. Following the collapse of talks, the movement intensified preparations for a region-wide shutdown and long march toward Muzaffarabad.<ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum" /><ref name="WIONBan" /><ref name="Frontline" />

Authorities responded by increasing security deployments and imposing restrictions in anticipation of demonstrations. Activists reported increased surveillance and detentions, while government officials warned that any attempts to disrupt public order would be met with legal action.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APArrests" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

On the eve of the planned protests, the United States Embassy in Pakistan issued a demonstration alert warning of possible disruptions to transportation, communications and public services in Azad Kashmir. The advisory urged American citizens to avoid areas where demonstrations were expected to take place and to monitor local developments closely.<ref name="USEmbassy" />

Reports from local media and civil society organisations indicated that checkpoints had been established on major roads and that movement between districts was being closely monitored by security forces.<ref name="WIONBan" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Frontline" />

===Rawalakot clashes===

The most serious violence associated with the protests occurred in and around [[Rawalakot]], where confrontations between demonstrators and security forces took place prior to the planned region-wide strike. The clashes followed arrests of JAAC activists and growing tensions surrounding the government's decision to prohibit the organisation and prevent planned demonstrations.<ref name="AJ8Jun">{{cite web |title=At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/8/at-least-11-killed-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir-clashes-before-rally |publisher=Al Jazeera |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="ReutersRawalakot">{{cite news |title=Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill 11 ahead of planned protest |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/clashes-pakistan-administered-kashmir-kill-11-ahead-protest-2026-06-08/ |work=Reuters |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="ABCClashes">{{cite news |title=Clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir kill seven ahead of planned protest |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/clashes-pakistan-administered-kashmir-kill-7-ahead-planned-133678094 |work=ABC News |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Thousands of protesters gathered in Rawalakot and surrounding areas despite restrictions imposed by authorities. Demonstrators accused the government of attempting to suppress political dissent and prevent mobilisation against the refugee-seat system. Security personnel were deployed throughout the city and road access to several locations was restricted.<ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="Frontline" />

Accounts of the violence differed between officials and protest organisers. Government representatives stated that demonstrators attacked security personnel, attempted to breach security cordons and damaged public property. Protest organisers, eyewitnesses and several media outlets alleged that police and paramilitary forces opened fire on demonstrators and used excessive force, including live ammunition, against largely unarmed protesters.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" /><ref name="TheHinduClashes" /><ref name="KTFire" /><ref name="NDTV30" /><ref name="HTFire" />

Independent reporting confirmed that live ammunition was used during at least some of the confrontations, although accounts differed regarding the circumstances that led to the shootings and the sequence of events preceding the violence.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" />

The clashes quickly became the deadliest episode of unrest in Azad Kashmir since the protest movements of 2024 and 2025 and attracted extensive international media coverage.<ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="BBCClashes" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" />

==Casualties and injuries==

===Deaths===

Casualty figures reported during the protests varied substantially between sources.

Reuters, Associated Press, ABC News and Al Jazeera initially reported that at least 11 people were killed and more than 70 injured during clashes between protesters and security forces in Rawalakot and surrounding areas.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" /><ref name="ABCClashes" /><ref name="APStrike" />

Subsequent reporting by NDTV, Frontline, Times of India, Kashmir Times and other outlets cited protest organisers and activists who alleged that the death toll exceeded 30 and that more than 200 people had been injured during the crackdown.<ref name="NDTV30">{{cite news |title=Over 30 dead, 200 injured as security forces open fire on protesters in PoK |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/over-30-dead-200-injured-as-security-forces-open-fire-on-protesters-in-pok-11611606 |work=NDTV |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="TOI30">{{cite news |title=Pakistan launches manhunt for four PoK protesters after crackdown |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-launches-manhunt-for-four-pok-protesters-after-crackdown-killing-19-kids-7-pregnant-women/articleshow/131625952.cms |work=The Times of India |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="KTFire">{{cite web |title=Police open fire on protesters in PAJK, killing at least eleven |url=https://kashmirtimes.com/news/police-open-fire-on-protesters-in-pajk-killing-at-least-eleven |publisher=Kashmir Times |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Authorities disputed several of the higher casualty estimates, while human-rights organisations called for independent investigations into the deaths and injuries reported during the unrest.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

===Injuries===

More than 70 people were reported injured during the Rawalakot clashes, including protesters, civilians and members of the security forces.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" />

Hospitals in Rawalakot and neighbouring districts treated victims suffering from gunshot wounds, injuries caused by crowd-control measures and other protest-related violence.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="TheHinduClashes" />

Additional injuries were reported during demonstrations and confrontations that occurred during the region-wide strike on 9 June.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APStrike" />

===Use of force allegations===

The actions of Pakistani security forces during the protests became a major source of controversy. Protest organisers, civil society groups and several media outlets alleged that police and paramilitary personnel used excessive force against demonstrators, including the use of live ammunition, tear gas and baton charges during efforts to disperse crowds.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" /><ref name="KTFire">{{cite web |title=Police open fire on protesters in PAJK, killing at least eleven |url=https://kashmirtimes.com/news/police-open-fire-on-protesters-in-pajk-killing-at-least-eleven |publisher=Kashmir Times |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

According to Reuters, clashes erupted after authorities attempted to prevent demonstrations organised by the banned JAAC, resulting in deaths and injuries among both protesters and security personnel.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" /> Protest leaders and eyewitnesses alleged that security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Rawalakot and other locations, contributing to the high casualty figures reported during the unrest.<ref name="KTFire" /><ref name="NDTV30">{{cite news |title=Over 30 dead, 200 injured as security forces open fire on protesters in PoK |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/over-30-dead-200-injured-as-security-forces-open-fire-on-protesters-in-pok-11611606 |work=NDTV |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="HTFire">{{cite news |title=PoK erupts over a ban, Pak forces fire at protesters; several killed |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pok-erupts-over-a-ban-pak-forces-fire-at-protesters-several-killed-as-asim-munirs-kashmir-claims-exposed-again-101781011036554.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Several reports alleged that women and children were among those killed or injured during the crackdown. The Times of India, citing activists and protest organisers, reported allegations that numerous minors and pregnant women were among the victims. These claims could not be independently verified by international news agencies at the time of reporting.<ref name="TOICasualties">{{cite news |title=Pakistan launches manhunt for four PoK protesters after crackdown killing 19 kids, 7 pregnant women |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-launches-manhunt-for-four-pok-protesters-after-crackdown-killing-19-kids-7-pregnant-women/articleshow/131625952.cms |work=The Times of India |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Authorities rejected accusations that security forces had deliberately targeted peaceful protesters. Government representatives maintained that force was used only after demonstrators attacked security personnel, damaged public property and attempted to breach security cordons. Officials stated that law-enforcement personnel acted in accordance with security procedures and denied allegations of indiscriminate firing.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="APStrike" />

Amnesty International criticised the authorities' response to the protests and called for independent investigations into allegations of excessive force, arbitrary arrests and restrictions on freedom of assembly. The organisation stated that anti-terror legislation should not be used to suppress peaceful political dissent and urged Pakistani authorities to ensure accountability for any human-rights violations committed during the unrest.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

The allegations of excessive force became a central issue in subsequent domestic and international discussions regarding the protests, with human-rights advocates, diaspora organisations and opposition groups demanding transparent investigations into the deaths and injuries reported during the crackdown.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" /><ref name="TOIDiaspora" /><ref name="IndiaTodayUK">{{cite news |title=PoK killings spark protests in UK; British MPs express concern |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pok-killing-news-protest-in-united-kingdom-pak-consulate-british-mps-concern-2923954-2026-06-09 |work=India Today |date=9 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

===General strike of 9 June===

On 9 June 2026, the JAAC's call for a shutter-down and wheel-jam strike was widely observed across Pakistan occupide Kashmir. Businesses, transport services and commercial establishments closed in many urban centres, while protesters organised rallies and attempted to continue long-march activities despite government restrictions.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="TheHinduMarkets">{{cite news |title=Markets, streets deserted in different parts of Azad Kashmir after JAAC protest call |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/markets-streets-deserted-in-different-parts-of-pok-after-jaacs-protest-call/article71083633.ece |work=The Hindu |date=10 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Markets remained closed in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Bagh, Mirpur and other towns as protesters responded to the strike call. Streets in several cities were reported to be largely deserted, while public transport services were significantly disrupted.<ref name="TheHinduMarkets" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

According to Reuters, the strike represented one of the largest coordinated shutdowns in the territory in recent years. Protest leaders declared that the movement would continue until authorities addressed demands relating to political representation, governance and economic reforms.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

Associated Press reported that the strike affected businesses and transportation across large parts of the territory, demonstrating the organisational capacity of the JAAC despite the government's decision to ban the movement.<ref name="APStrike" />

===Long march===

A central component of the protest campaign was a planned long march toward Muzaffarabad. Organisers described the march as a peaceful demonstration intended to pressure authorities into addressing longstanding grievances regarding governance and representation.<ref name="KashmirTimesUltimatum" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

Government authorities attempted to prevent the march through arrests, checkpoints and restrictions on movement. Protest organisers accused officials of seeking to obstruct peaceful political activity, while authorities argued that restrictions were necessary to prevent violence and maintain public order.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APArrests" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

Despite these measures, groups of demonstrators continued to assemble and attempted to proceed toward Muzaffarabad from various districts, leading to additional confrontations with security forces and further arrests.<ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="TheHinduMarkets" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" />

===Military helicopter crash===

On 10 June 2026, a Pakistan Army MI-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad, killing all military personnel on board. According to the Pakistani military, the helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff because of a technical fault. The aircraft was reportedly transporting security personnel deployed in the region during the ongoing protest-related security operation.<ref name="APHelicopter">{{cite news |title=Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir because of technical fault, killing all on board |url=https://apnews.com/article/ead694987cabae2f7f4be9cdd5fabaec |work=Associated Press |date=10 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref><ref name="ReutersHelicopter">{{cite news |title=Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-says-all-aboard-military-helicopter-killed-crash-pakistani-kashmir-2026-06-10/ |work=Reuters |date=10 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Pakistani authorities stated that there was no indication that the crash was connected to the protests or unrest in the region and announced an investigation into the incident. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir issued condolence messages following the crash.<ref name="APHelicopter" /><ref name="ReutersHelicopter" />

==Communications restrictions==

During the unrest, authorities imposed restrictions on communications and movement in several parts of Azad Kashmir. Amnesty International reported disruptions to internet services and criticised the use of communication restrictions during the protests.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

Protest organisers alleged that internet shutdowns and communication disruptions were intended to hinder mobilisation and restrict media coverage of the demonstrations. Government officials maintained that security measures were necessary to prevent further violence and preserve public order.<ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

Additional checkpoints were established on major roads, while movement between districts was subject to heightened monitoring by security personnel. Reports indicated that these measures remained in place during the height of the demonstrations.<ref name="USEmbassy" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

==Government response==

The Government of Azad Kashmir and federal authorities defended the measures taken during the unrest, arguing that the restrictions were necessary to maintain public order and prevent further violence. Officials accused elements within the protest movement of encouraging confrontation with security forces and disrupting public services.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="ABCClashes" />

Authorities maintained that the designation of the JAAC under anti-terror legislation was justified by concerns regarding security and stability. Government representatives stated that law enforcement agencies had acted to prevent escalation and to ensure the safety of residents during the protests.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="APArrests" />

Following the outbreak of violence, security deployments were increased throughout the territory. Police, paramilitary personnel and other security forces were stationed in major urban centres, while checkpoints were established on roads leading to Muzaffarabad and other strategic locations.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="USEmbassy" />

Authorities also defended internet restrictions and movement controls imposed during the unrest, arguing that such measures were necessary to prevent the spread of violence and misinformation. Protest organisers and human-rights groups rejected this justification, claiming that the restrictions hindered freedom of expression and access to information.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

Government officials rejected allegations that security forces had deliberately targeted peaceful protesters, maintaining that force was used only when demonstrations became violent. Protest leaders disputed these claims and accused security personnel of employing excessive force against demonstrators.<ref name="ReutersRawalakot" /><ref name="AJ8Jun" /><ref name="TheHinduClashes" />

==International reaction==

===Amnesty International===

Amnesty International strongly criticised the government's response to the protests. The organisation condemned the designation of the JAAC as a terrorist organisation and described the move as a dangerous escalation in the treatment of political dissent in Azad Kashmir.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

The organisation expressed concern regarding reports of arbitrary arrests, internet shutdowns, restrictions on freedom of assembly and allegations of excessive force against protesters. Amnesty called upon Pakistani authorities to respect international human-rights obligations and ensure accountability for any violations committed during the unrest.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

===United States===

Prior to the planned demonstrations, the United States Embassy in Pakistan issued a security advisory warning of possible disruptions associated with the protests. The advisory noted the possibility of transportation interruptions, communication restrictions and security incidents and advised American citizens to avoid areas where demonstrations were expected to occur.<ref name="USEmbassy" />

The advisory was widely cited by international media as evidence of concerns regarding the potential scale of the unrest and the likelihood of significant disruptions across the territory.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

===India===

The protests received significant attention in India, where officials and media outlets monitored developments in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Indian media extensively reported on the JAAC's demands, the ban imposed on the organisation, the violence in Rawalakot and allegations of human-rights violations.<ref name="TheHinduClashes" /><ref name="TheHinduMarkets" /><ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's longstanding position regarding territories administered by Pakistan and criticised political developments affecting the region. Coverage of the protests frequently appeared within broader discussions relating to the Kashmir dispute and governance issues in Pakistan-administered territories.<ref name="MEA2026">{{cite web |title=India lodges strong protest regarding holding of General Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan |url=https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases?dtl/41268/India_lodges_strong_protest_regarding_holding_of_General_Elections_in_GilgitBaltistan |publisher=Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |date=8 June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

===Human rights organisations===

In addition to Amnesty International, several civil-society organisations and activists expressed concern regarding the treatment of protesters and the use of anti-terror legislation against a political movement. Critics argued that criminalising protest activity risked undermining freedoms of assembly, association and expression.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" /><ref name="Frontline" />

Advocacy groups called for transparent investigations into the deaths and injuries reported during the unrest and urged authorities to release individuals detained solely for peaceful political activities.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

==Diaspora response==

The protests attracted attention among members of the Kashmiri diaspora residing abroad. Demonstrations, rallies and public meetings were organised in several countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, where activists criticised the government's handling of the protests and called for international scrutiny of developments in Azad Kashmir.<ref name="TOIDiaspora">{{cite web |title=Kashmiri diaspora stages massive UK protests against alleged military crackdown in PoJK |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/videos/kashmiri-diaspora-stages-massive-uk-protests-against-alleged-military-crackdown-in-pojk/videoshow/131601146.cms |publisher=Times of India |date=June 2026 |access-date=11 June 2026}}</ref>

Diaspora groups organised solidarity events, petitions and social-media campaigns highlighting allegations of excessive force, political repression and restrictions on civil liberties. Protest organisers abroad also called for international organisations to monitor developments in the territory.<ref name="TOIDiaspora" /><ref name="WIONBan" />

==Aftermath==

The protests renewed debate regarding political representation, governance and constitutional arrangements in Pakistan occupide Kashmir. The controversy surrounding the 12 refugee seats became one of the most significant political issues preceding the 2026 legislative elections.<ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

Human-rights organisations continued to monitor developments following the protests, particularly allegations relating to arrests, internet restrictions and the treatment of political activists. Calls for independent investigations into deaths and injuries remained ongoing.<ref name="Amnesty9Jun" />

Although demonstrations diminished in some areas following the strike and security crackdown, protest leaders indicated that mobilisation could continue if their demands remained unaddressed. Analysts observed that the movement reflected broader tensions regarding governance, economic conditions and political participation within Pakistan occupide Kashmir.<ref name="APStrike" /><ref name="Reuters9Jun" /><ref name="Frontline" /><ref name="AJ9Jun" />

==See also==

* [[2024 Azad Kashmir protests]]
* [[2025 Azad Kashmir protests]]
* [[Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee]]
* [[Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]]
* [[Kashmir conflict]]

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Vijay (actor)

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{{Short description|Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since May 2026}}
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{{Tamil name|Chandrasekaran|Joseph Vijay}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2026}}
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| image = C. Joseph Vijay (cropped).jpg
| caption = Vijay in 2026
| order = 9th
| office = Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
| term_start = 10 May 2026
| governor = [[Rajendra Arlekar]]
| predecessor = [[M. K. Stalin]]
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| 1blankname1 = [[C. Joseph Vijay ministry|Ministry and Departments]]
| 1namedata1 = * [[Department of Public (Tamil Nadu)|Public]]
* [[Tamil Nadu Police|Police]]
* [[Department of Home, Prohibition and Excise|Home]]
* [[Department of Special Programme Implementation (Tamil Nadu)|Special Programme Implementation]]
* [[Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment (Tamil Nadu)|Women, Child and Aged Persons Welfare]]
* [[Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development (Tamil Nadu)|Youth Welfare]]
* [[Department of Welfare of Differently Abled Persons (Tamil Nadu)|Welfare of Differently Abled Persons]]
* [[Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply (Tamil Nadu)|Municipal Administration]]
* [[Department of Municipal Administration and Water Supply (Tamil Nadu)|Urban and Water Supply]]
| term_start1 = 10 May 2026
| predecessor1 = {{ubl|M. K. Stalin|[[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]|[[K. N. Nehru]]|[[P. Geetha Jeevan]]}}
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| office2 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the]] [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency2 = [[Perambur Assembly constituency|Perambur]]
| term_start2 = 4 May 2026
| predecessor2 = [[R. D. Shekar]]
| office4 = [[President (corporate title)|President]] of the [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]]
| term_start4 = 2 February 2024
| 1blankname4 = General Secretary
| 1namedata4 = [[N. Anand]]
| predecessor4 = ''Office established''
| birth_name = Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|6|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], India
| party = [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Sankgeetha Sornalingam|25 August 1999|2025|end={{abbr|sep.|separated}}}}
| children = 2
| father = [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]
| mother = [[Shoba Chandrasekhar]]
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| relatives = [[List of South Indian film families#Chandrasekhar family|Chandrasekhar family]]
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Vijay|Full list]]
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'''Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay''' (born 22 June 1974) is an Indian politician and former actor who is currently serving as the ninth [[chief minister of Tamil Nadu]] since May 2026. He is the founder and president of the political party [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]] (TVK). Prior to entering politics, he was a leading actor in [[Tamil cinema]] and among the highest-paid actors in India, having won numerous accolades including multiple [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].

Following a stint as a [[child actor]] in the 1980s, Vijay made his debut as a leading man in ''[[Naalaiya Theerpu]]'' (1992), directed by his father [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]. He rose to fame with romance films such as ''[[Poove Unakkaga (film)|Poove Unakkaga]]'' (1996) and ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]'' (1997), ''[[Thullatha Manamum Thullum]]'' (1999), ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000) before transitioning into an action star with ''[[Thirumalai]]'' (2003), ''[[Ghilli]]'' (2004), ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Pokkiri]]'' (2007). From the 2010s onward, he starred in major commercial successes—including ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012), ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014), ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' (2016), ''[[Mersal]]'' (2017), ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' (2021), ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' (2023) and ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' (2024)—which rank among the [[list of highest-grossing Tamil films|highest-grossing Tamil films]].

Beyond his film career, Vijay cultivated fan following, which he consolidated into the social welfare organisation [[Vijay Makkal Iyakkam]] (VMI) in 2009. Through VMI, he engaged in extensive philanthropic activities across Tamil Nadu. In many of his later films, such as ''[[Kaththi]]'' (2014) and ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'' (2018), he cultivated the image of an angry protagonist fighting against corruption, injustice, and social inequality, which frequently brought him into conflict with the state's ruling political establishment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4pn1z8x45o |title=How social media turned Indian film star Vijay into a political force |work=BBC |author=Anbarasan Ethirajan|date=11 May 2026}}</ref>

In February 2024, Vijay announced his retirement from cinema and his formal entry into politics. He launched the TVK, a secular alternative to the established [[Dravidian parties]]. In a watershed moment for [[Politics of Tamil Nadu|Tamil Nadu politics]], the TVK secured 108 seats in the [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]], emerging as the single-largest party and breaking the half-century-long electoral duopoly of the [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]] and the [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 May 2026 |title=TVK storms Tamil Nadu, eclipses DMK and AIADMK but falls short of majority: What next for Vijay? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tvk-storms-tamil-nadu-eclipses-dmk-and-aiadmk-but-falls-short-of-majority-what-next-for-vijay/articleshow/130789686.cms |access-date=4 May 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=D. Suresh |date=4 May 2026 |title=TVK chief Vijay makes stunning debut, disrupts T.N.’s bipolar politics but falls short of magic figure |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-results-tvk-chief-vijay-makes-stunning-debut-disrupts-state-bipolar-politics/article70939583.ece |access-date=4 May 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> With the support of [[TVK-led Alliance|several smaller allied parties]], Vijay was sworn in as chief minister on 10 May 2026.

== Early life ==
Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay was born on 22 June 1974 in [[Madras]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2018/jun/22/happy-birthday-thalapathy-check-out-some-rare-images-of-the-vijay-101592.html |title=Happy birthday Thalapathy! Check out some rare images of the Vijay |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=22 June 2021|access-date=15 September 2023|archive-date=4 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004131004/https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2018/jun/22/happy-birthday-thalapathy-check-out-some-rare-images-of-the-vijay-101592.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Manoj Kumar R |title='Thalapathy' Vijay, the last superstar of Tamil box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-birthday-the-last-superstar-of-tamil-box-office-7982426/|orig-date=22 June 2022 |date=24 June 2022|access-date=27 October 2022 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]|archive-date=27 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027094938/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-birthday-the-last-superstar-of-tamil-box-office-7982426/|url-status=live}}</ref> His father, [[S. A. Chandrasekhar|Chandrasekaran]], is a film director and his mother, [[Shoba Chandrasekhar|Shoba]], is a playback singer and vocalist.<ref>{{cite news |date=28 November 2023 |title=Did you know Kizhakku Vasal fame S.A. Chandrasekhar was a director? |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tuesday-trivia-did-you-know-kizhakku-vasal-fame-s-a-chandrasekhar-was-a-director-once/articleshow/105555369.cms |access-date=12 November 2022 |archive-date=2 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202134037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tuesday-trivia-did-you-know-kizhakku-vasal-fame-s-a-chandrasekhar-was-a-director-once/articleshow/105555369.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> His father is a [[lapsed Catholic]] and his mother is an adherent of [[Hinduism]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About Vijay |work=Vikatan |date=27 December 2021 |url=https://www.vikatan.com/topics/vijay-person-2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227053108/https://www.vikatan.com/topics/vijay-person-2|archive-date=27 December 2021|url-status=live|access-date=27 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title="I was born as a Christian, my wife is a Hindu": Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar responds to allegations |work=Keralakaumudi Daily |date=21 February 2020 |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=249358&u=i-was-born-as-a-christian-my-wife-is-a-hindu-vijays-father-sa-chandrasekhar-responds-to-allegations-249358|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104152739/https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=249358&u=i-was-born-as-a-christian-my-wife-is-a-hindu-vijays-father-sa-chandrasekhar-responds-to-allegations-249358|archive-date=4 January 2022|url-status=live|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref> Vijay had a sister, Vidhya, who died when she was two years old.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2026 |title=Who was Vidhya Vijay? Thalapathy Vijay’s sister, died tragically at young age due to…, caused TVK chief to become… |url=https://news24online.com/photos/entertainment/who-was-vidhya-vijay-thalapathy-vijay-sister-died-tragically-at-young-age-due-to-illness-caused-tvk-chief-to-become-introvert-826994 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260510225544/https://news24online.com/photos/entertainment/who-was-vidhya-vijay-thalapathy-vijay-sister-died-tragically-at-young-age-due-to-illness-caused-tvk-chief-to-become-introvert-826994 |archive-date=10 May 2026 |access-date=10 May 2026 |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)|News 24]] |language=en}}</ref> Vijay did his schooling initially at Fathima school, [[Kodambakkam]] and later at Balalok school, [[Virugambakkam]].<ref>{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1Ecr-4c5F0|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/t1Ecr-4c5F0|archive-date=12 December 2021|url-status=live |title=Vijay speaks about his childhood schooling in fathima matriculation school chennai |work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/vijay.html |title=Vijay {{!}} Which Celebrity belongs to your school/college?|work=Behindwoods|date=23 April 2016|access-date=28 December 2017|archive-date=28 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228171818/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/which-celebritiy-belongs-to-your-schoolcollege/vijay.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He pursued a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[visual communication]] from [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]], but dropped out early to focus on his acting career.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/top-south-actors-who-studied-in-loyala-college-chennai/vijay/slideshow/100422211.cms |title=Top actors who studied in Loyola college |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 May 2023|access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2026 |title=Actor-politician Vijay's wife Sankgeetha files for divorce |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/actor-politician-vijays-wife-sankgeetha-files-for-divorce |website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref name="N">{{Cite news |date=27 February 2026 |title=Who Is Vijay's Wife Sankgeetha Sornalingam, Who Filed For Divorce After 26 Years Of Marriage? |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/who-is-vijays-wife-sangeetha-sornalingam-who-filed-for-divorce-after-26-years-of-marriage-11145347 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260304070139/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/who-is-vijays-wife-sangeetha-sornalingam-who-filed-for-divorce-after-26-years-of-marriage-11145347 |archive-date=4 March 2026 |access-date=4 March 2026 |work=NDTV |language=en}}</ref>

== Film career ==
{{see also|Vijay filmography}}

=== 1984–2002: Debut and transition to lead roles ===

[[File:Vijay young (3x4 cropped).jpg|thumb|200x200px|Vijay as a child actor|left]]
Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Vetri (film)|Vetri]]'', produced by [[P. S. Veerappa]] in 1984.<ref>{{cite news |date=27 December 2021 |title=Vijay's First Salary as a Child actor in 1984 Revealed! it was 500 rupees |url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/k5E0a|access-date=27 December 2021 |work=Ghost archive}}</ref> He then performed in ''[[Kudumbam (1984 film)|Kudumbam]]'' (1984), ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' (1985), ''[[Vasantha Raagam]]'' (1986), ''[[Sattam Oru Vilayaattu]]'' (1987) and ''[[Ithu Engal Neethi]]'' (1988), which were all directed by his father.

[[File:98vjactor.jpg|thumb|Vijay in 1998]]

Vijay played the lead role for the first time in ''[[Naalaiya Theerpu]]'' at the age of 18 in 1992.<ref>{{cite news|url-access=subscription |date=23 November 2007 |first=Prema |last=Manmadhan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/style-of-his-own/article2274239.ece |title=Style of his own |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625123513/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/style-of-his-own/article2274239.ece|archive-date=25 June 2017}}</ref> The film failed at the box office, with Vijay receiving bitter criticism for his looks and performance. Chandrasekhar decided then to cast him alongside an established hero{{emdash}}[[Vijayakanth]], who agreed to the project{{emdash}}in ''[[Senthoorapandi]]'' (1993). The film was a hit, boosting Vijay's popularity with the masses.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijay explains how dad SA Chandrasekar used Vijayakanth's popularity to launch him in Sendhoorapandi, watch throwback video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/vijay-says-dad-sa-chandrasekar-used-vijayakanths-popularity-to-launch-him-in-sendhoorapandi-throwback-9085977/ |access-date=28 December 2023 |work=Indianexpress}}</ref> In 1994, ''[[Rasigan]]'' ran for more than 175 days in theatres. Directed again by his father, Vijay became popular as "Ilaya Thalapathy" (Young Commander).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sanghavi-recalls-her-experience-working-with-ilayathalapathy-vijay.html |title=''Rasigan success'' |work=Behindwoods |date=16 February 2017|access-date=17 March 2021|archive-date=27 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627160136/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sanghavi-recalls-her-experience-working-with-ilayathalapathy-vijay.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1995, Chandrasekhar directed ''[[Deva (1995 film)|Deva]]'', with his son cast in the leading role. It was a box office hit and completed the 100-day run in cinema halls.<ref>{{Cite news |title=As Vijay turns 49, let's take a quick look at his cinematic journey to stardom |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-turns-49/ |access-date=22 June 2023 |work=The South First}}</ref> Vijay took leading roles in films such as ''[[Rajavin Parvaiyile]]'', in which he co-starred with actor [[Ajith Kumar]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=28 வருடங்கள் கழித்து ஒரே திரையில் விஜய் - அஜித்; வெளியான மாஸ் அப்டேட்
|url=https://www.nakkheeran.in/cinema/cinema-news/vijay-ajith-starring-rajavin-parvaiyile-re-release-chennai |access-date=4 January 2023 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> ''[[Vishnu (1995 film)|Vishnu]]'' and the romantic drama ''[[Chandralekha (1995 film)|Chandralekha]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vishnu
|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/vishnu.html|work=FilmiBeat}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijay refused to come out for shooting, reveals Vanitha
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-refused-to-come-out-for-shooting-reveals-vanitha/articleshow/76301733.cms |access-date=10 June 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

In early 1996, the romantic comedy film ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'' was a hit at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |title=successful Pongal releases for Vijay |work=Behindwoods |date=3 January 2017 |url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/13-pongal-releases-for-vijay/index.html|access-date=6 May 2021|archive-date=13 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213144024/http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/13-pongal-releases-for-vijay/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by ''[[Poove Unakkaga (film)|Poove Unakkaga]]'', directed by [[Vikraman]], which according to him, gave him his initial break and popularity.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13647189&cid=2408|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050113190938/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13647189&cid=2408|archive-date=13 January 2005 |title=Vijay blockbusters |date=20 January 2007 |work=[[Sify]]|access-date=24 April 2014}}</ref> His subsequent films that year were ''[[Vasantha Vaasal]]'', ''[[Maanbumigu Maanavan]]'' and ''[[Selvaa (film)|Selvaa]]''. In 1997, Vijay appeared in ''[[Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen]]'', ''[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]'' and ''[[Once More (1997 film)|Once More]]'', and in the latter he shared the screen with veteran actor [[Sivaji Ganesan]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen – When Thalapathy Vijay played negative roles – Complete list here |work=Behindwoods |date=22 October 2018 |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/list-of-films-in-which-thalapathy-vijay-played-negative-roles/kaalamellam-kaathiruppen.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624074257/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/list-of-films-in-which-thalapathy-vijay-played-negative-roles/kaalamellam-kaathiruppen.html|archive-date=24 June 2021|url-status=live|access-date=24 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 June 2020 |title=Shajahan:2001 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|access-date=14 December 2020 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216154745/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In ''[[Nerrukku Ner]]'', he starred with actor [[Suriya]]'s marked debut in the industry.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Not Suriya, This Actor Was The First Choice For Lead In Nerukku Ner|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/not-suriya-this-actor-was-the-first-choice-for-lead-in-nerukku-ner-8850199.html |access-date=13 April 2024 |work=News 18}}</ref> Then, Vijay attracted the family audience through [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s ''[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Actor Vijay's journey {{!}} The road from campus to cinema, and political plunge |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/the-road-from-campus-to-cinema-and-political-plunge-vijays-journey/article67814493.ece |access-date=8 February 2024 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> This film earned actor Vijay his first [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=When love was 'love only': Revisiting Vijay-Shalini's 'Kadhalukku Mariyadhai' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/when-love-was-love-only-revisiting-vijay-shalinis-kadhalukku-mariyadhai-126904 |access-date=19 June 2020 |work=The News Minute}}</ref> He was awarded [[Kalaimaamani]] by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] for his role.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ilayathalapathy Vijay Won The Tamil Nadu State's Kalaimamani Award In 1998|url=https://www.bizhat.com/awards-2/ |work=Bizhat}}</ref> In 1998, he continued to star in romantic films such as ''[[Ninaithen Vandhai]]'', ''[[Priyamudan]]'' and ''[[Nilaave Vaa]]''. In 1999, the film ''[[Thullatha Manamum Thullum]]'' was a blockbuster success.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Not Thalapathy Vijay, But This Actor Was The First Choice For Thulladha Manamum Thullum|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/not-thalapathy-vijay-but-this-actor-was-the-first-choice-for-thulladha-manamum-thullum-8767341.html |access-date=5 February 2024 |work=News18}}</ref> The romantic drama helped Vijay create a fan base in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Movie Milestone: 20 years of Thullatha Manamum Thullum|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/movie-milestone-20-years-of-thullatha-manamum-thullum/articleshow/67724538.cms |access-date=7 February 2019 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Vijay won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award|MGR Honorary Award]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (second prize). The next released was ''[[Endrendrum Kadhal]]'', ''[[Nenjinile]],'' and ''[[Minsara Kanna]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Master is blockbuster but can Vijay now step out of his comfort zone? |work=[[India Today]] |date=16 January 2021 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/master-is-blockbuster-but-can-vijay-now-step-out-of-his-comfort-zone-1759706-2021-01-16|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=3 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503111825/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/master-is-blockbuster-but-can-vijay-now-step-out-of-his-comfort-zone-1759706-2021-01-16|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2000, he appeared in his 25th film, ''[[Kannukkul Nilavu]]'', alongside commercially successful romantic films, ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' and ''[[Priyamaanavale]]''.<ref name="IT">{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday Vijay: 10 best films of Ilayathalapathy as a performer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-vijay-best-films-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-19869-2016-06-22|access-date=5 August 2019 |work=[[India Today]]|archive-date=5 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805123701/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/photo/happy-birthday-vijay-best-films-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-19869-2016-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2001, his box office successes included ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]],'' ''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' and ''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]'', and in 2002, he starred in the action film ''[[Thamizhan]]'' alongside [[Priyanka Chopra]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/thamizhan-was-hit-because-of-vijay-imman-519695.html |title='Thamizhan' was hit because of Vijay: Imman |work=CNN-IBN |date=2 November 2012|access-date=10 December 2012|archive-date=20 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220234859/https://www.news18.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he appeared in the romantic film ''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' and the action film ''[[Bagavathi]]'' in the same year.<ref>{{cite news |title='Priyamanavale' to 'Pokkiri': Five superhit Tamil films of Vijay |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 April 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyamanavale-to-pokkiri-five-blockbuster-tamil-films-of-vijay-that-were-remade-from-telugu/photostory/74968711.cms|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504103643/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/priyamanavale-to-pokkiri-five-blockbuster-tamil-films-of-vijay-that-were-remade-from-telugu/photostory/74968711.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2003–2011: Established actor ===


Vijay began 2003 with ''[[Vaseegara]]'' and ''[[Pudhiya Geethai]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |title=Vijay's impressive comic-timing in Vaseegara |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=22 June 2021 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/wishlist-vijay-should-collaborate-with-these-five-impressive-filmmakers-7369728/|access-date=5 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182601/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/opinion-entertainment/wishlist-vijay-should-collaborate-with-these-five-impressive-filmmakers-7369728/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The success of his masala film ''[[Thirumalai]]'' changed his on-screen persona into an action hero. Until then, the actor had been performing in roles that were charming and comedic. ''Thirumalai'' was considered a turning point in Vijay's career.<ref>{{Cite news |title=5 films that rose Thalapathy Vijay to stardom |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/5-films-that-rose-thalapathy-vijay-to-stardom/745407 |access-date=16 April 2021 |work=Zoom TV Entertainment}}</ref> In 2004, after several delays, the film ''[[Udhaya (film)|Udhaya]]'' was released.<ref>{{Cite news |title=A.R.RAHMAN AND THE TOP HEROES|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/first-date-with-the-magician/vijay---udhaya.html |work=Behindwoods}}</ref> Then, Vijay appeared in ''[[Ghilli]]'', directed by [[S. Dharani]], alongside [[Trisha Krishnan|Trisha]] and [[Prakash Raj]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9966.html |title=Ghilli's record break |work=Indiaglitz.com |date=24 July 2004|access-date=10 May 2013|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060746/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/9966.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie was a commercial success, became the first Tamil film to gross over {{INR}}500 million at the domestic box office, and also broke the record{{emdash}}previously held by [[M. G. Ramachandran]]'s ''[[Adimai Penn]]'' (1969){{emdash}}for the most people watching the movie within the first week of its release.<ref name="Nair"/><ref>{{cite news |date=17 April 2018 |title=14 years of Vijay's Ghilli – Things you din't know about the blockbuster |url=http://www.suryanfm.in/suryan-stories/14-years-ilayathalapthy-vijays-ghilli-facts/|access-date=12 June 2020 |work=Suryan FM|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612085138/http://www.suryanfm.in/suryan-stories/14-years-ilayathalapthy-vijays-ghilli-facts/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Srivatsan |title=When Janaki Sabesh and Ashish Vidyarthi had a 'Ghilli' reunion |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-ghilli-reunion/article31778167.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=11 April 2021 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=8 June 2020 |language=en-IN|archive-date=11 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210411110633/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-ghilli-reunion/article31778167.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, he performed in ''[[Madhurey]]''.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title='Love Today' to 'Vettaikaran': Ten times when Vijay delivered a super hit film with a debutant director |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 June 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216154745/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-to-vettaikaran-ten-times-when-vijay-delivered-a-super-hit-film-with-a-debutant-director/photostory/76425194.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Next, Vijay starred in [[Perarasu|Perarasu's]] 2005 blockbuster and directorial debut film ''[[Thirupaachi]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Thirupaachi' director Perarasu is overwhelmed with the huge response for his film even after 15 years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thirupaachi-director-perarasu-is-overwhelmed-with-the-huge-response-for-his-film-even-after-15-years/articleshow/75006542.cms |access-date=6 April 2020 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Then, Vijay had an extended cameo as a lawyer in the action film ''[[Sukran]]'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijay Antony in place of Vijay|url=https://indiaglitz.com/vijay-antony-plays-socially-responsible-role-in-next-new-movie-traffic-ramaswamy-in-place-of-thalapathy-vijay-tamil-news-200716 |work=Indiaglitz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Vijay Antony: Vijay has good taste in music|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Sep/17/vijay-antony-vijay-has-good-taste-in-music|access-date=17 September 2025|work=Indiaglitz}}</ref> Later, he starred in the commercially successful films ''[[Sachein]]'' (2005) and ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]'' (2005).<ref name="TOI" /> Then, he starred in ''[[Aathi]]'' (2006). The film was an average grosser at the box office and it was a 2005 Telugu remake of ''[[Athanokkade]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=9 Super hit Telugu films remade by 'Beast' actor Vijay in Tamil|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/9-super-hit-telugu-films-remade-by-beast-actor-vijay-in-tamil/photostory/90821405.cms |access-date=13 April 2022 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> In 2007, ''[[Pokkiri]]'' became one of the highest-grossing films of his career at the time.<ref>{{cite news |title='Pokkiri' to 'Bairavaa': Five times when Vijay rocked the box office during Pongal |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 January 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pokkiri-to-bairavaa-five-times-when-vijay-rocked-the-box-office-during-pongal/photostory/80214638.cms|access-date=29 September 2021|archive-date=29 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929164825/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pokkiri-to-bairavaa-five-times-when-vijay-rocked-the-box-office-during-pongal/photostory/80214638.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Vijay actor in 2007 releasing his filmfare cover magazine with Vijay for victory.jpg|thumb|left|Vijay launching an issue of the ''[[Filmfare]]'' magazine on which he is on the cover in 2007]]

Vijay starred in the romantic [[Thriller film|thriller]] film ''[[Azhagiya Tamil Magan]]'', where he portrayed a dual role for the first time in his career. He played the roles of both protagonist and antagonist.<ref>{{cite news |title=When a star was his own villain! |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=31 August 2016 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/when-a-star-was-his-own-villain/photostory/53946087.cms|access-date=12 November 2022|archive-date=12 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221112071529/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/when-a-star-was-his-own-villain/photostory/53946087.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was commercially successful outside India.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=ZA&id=_fAZHAGIYATAMIZHMA01 |title=Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007) |work=Boxoffice mojo|access-date=15 May 2019|archive-date=20 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220234915/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl768771073/weekend/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Wong |first=Silvia |title=Malaysian box office hits all-time high of $100m |work=Screen |date=5 February 2008 |url=https://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206052007/https://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article|archive-date=6 December 2021|url-status=live|access-date=6 December 2021}}</ref> In 2008, the action comedy ''[[Kuruvi]]'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 April 2010 |title=Vijay's 'Kavalkaran' rolling fast on floors |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/apr/23/vijays-kavalkaran-rolling-fast-on-floors-149668.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101165514/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/apr/23/vijays-kavalkaran-rolling-fast-on-floors-149668.html |archive-date=1 January 2022 |access-date=7 May 2021 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 October 2008 |title='Kuruvi' and its 150 day grand success |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuruvi-and-its-150-day-flight-hollywood-news-41962 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115160340/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuruvi-and-its-150-day-flight-hollywood-news-41962 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> In 2009, ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' and ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' were average successes at domestic box office while continuing to be more successful overseas.<ref>{{cite news |date=4 December 2007 |title=Chennai Box-office (Nov 30 to Dec 2) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupn1acchbad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219123906/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupn1acchbad|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=17 June 2008 |title=Chennai Box-Office (June 13–15) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupovhjhhacc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219123916/ttp://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupovhjhhacc|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 February 2009 |title=Chennai Box Office (Jan 30 to February 1, 2009) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pluppHedibbbf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219123922/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pluppHedibbbf|archive-date=19 December 2017 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Vijay continued to be one of the highest paid actors despite the moderate success of then recently released movies.<ref>{{cite web | last=P | first=Kanmani | title=Vettaikaaran success made Vijay salary peak | website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd | date=22 June 2022 | url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/thalapathy-birthday-special-from-villu-to-varisu-vijays-v-series-movie-list-rdvmaj | language=ta | access-date=24 May 2024 | archive-date=23 May 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523141410/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/cinema/thalapathy-birthday-special-from-villu-to-varisu-vijays-v-series-movie-list-rdvmaj | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010, he acted in the action film ''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'', which was his 50th film as an actor.<ref>{{cite news |date=23 November 2017 |title=BARC Wk 45: Movies from south spike viewership of Hindi channels |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/barc-wk-45movies-from-south-spike-viewership-of-hindi-channels-87298.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620100423/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/barc-wk-45movies-from-south-spike-viewership-of-hindi-channels-87298.html|archive-date=20 June 2019|access-date=17 August 2021 |work=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Did you know Vijay's 'Sura' director SP Rajkumar was going to team up with Ajith a few years back? |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 April 2020 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms|access-date=7 June 2021|archive-date=27 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827102800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay starred in the romantic comedy ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011), directed by [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]] which received positive response and a box office collection of {{INR}}102 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title=The South Side Story |work=Business World |date=19 February 2015 |url=http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214093922/http://www.businessworld.in/news/null/the-south-side-story/696844/page-1.html|archive-date=14 December 2014|access-date=5 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=26 January 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html |title=Kaavalan is a Hit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128024128/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-s-kaavalan-is-a-hit-news-tamil-lbzkgaadefh.html|archive-date=28 January 2011|work=[[Sify]]|access-date=6 June 2011}}</ref> The film was screened at the [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] in China.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-kaavalan-at-the-shanghai-film-festival/20110509.htm |title=Vijay's Kaavalan at the Shanghai film festival |work=Rediff|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=11 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911045110/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-kaavalan-at-the-shanghai-film-festival/20110509.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Kaavalan'' was a commercial success in China.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay Wows China – Vijay – Kavalan – Shanghai Film Festival – Tamil Movie News |work=Behindwoods |date=23 June 2021 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-02/vijay-kavalan-13-06-11-02.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623054853/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-02/vijay-kavalan-13-06-11-02.html|archive-date=23 June 2021|url-status=live|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref> His next film was the action film ''[[Velayudham]]'', directed by [[M. Raja]] which released during [[Diwali]] and became one of the top-grossing films of 2011.<ref name="Nair">{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Sree Prasad |title=From Ghilli to Theri: 10 Ilayathalapathy Vijay action blockbusters one should know! |work=CatchNews.com |date=19 May 2016 |url=https://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/list-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-action-packed-films-actor-vijay-filmography-theri-movie-box-office-records-top-south-indian-action-films-from-ghilli-to-theri-movie-news-1463648578.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213072110/https://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/list-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-action-packed-films-actor-vijay-filmography-theri-movie-box-office-records-top-south-indian-action-films-from-ghilli-to-theri-movie-news-1463648578.html|access-date=21 December 2020|archive-date=13 December 2021}}</ref>

=== 2012–2022: Commercial success and stardom ===

[[File:Tamil Film actor Vijay Celebrating World Environment Day at the U.S. Consulate Chennai 5.jpg|thumb|Vijay (seated far right) at the [[Consulate General of the United States, Chennai]] in 2013]]
In 2012, Vijay starred in the commercially successful ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'', a remake of successful Hindi film ''[[3 Idiots]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |title=Review: Nanban is worth a watch |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nanban-is-worth-a-watch/20120112.htm |work=Rediff.com|access-date=12 January 2012|archive-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226145641/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-nanban-is-worth-a-watch/20120112.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pereira |first1=Priyanka |title=Foreign Return |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/foreign-return/984421/|access-date=19 March 2021 |work=Indian Express |date=6 August 2012|archive-date=4 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304043041/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/foreign-return/984421/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, he acted in the action thriller ''[[Thuppakki]]'', directed by [[AR Murugadoss|A. R. Murugadoss]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |title=Review: Thuppaki is dull |work=Rediff |date=13 November 2012 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-thuppaki-is-dull/20121113.htm|access-date=3 July 2021|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183730/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-thuppaki-is-dull/20121113.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became the third Tamil film to gross more than {{INR}}100 crore domestically and became the most successful film of Vijay's career at the time, grossing over {{INR}}121 crore.<ref name="NDTV">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2015 |title=Baahubali to Thuppakki: Tamil Cinema's 100 Cr Films |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-to-thuppakki-tamil-cinemas-100-cr-films-1204181 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615132934/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/baahubali-to-thuppakki-tamil-cinemas-100-cr-films-1204181 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |access-date=13 June 2023 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref> His next film ''[[Thalaivaa]]'', directed by [[A. L. Vijay]], was released in August 2013 to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |title='Thalaivaa' movie Review |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=9 August 2013 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thalaivaa/movie-review/21706107.cms?from=mdr |access-date=26 January 2024}}</ref><ref name="Nair"/> In 2014, he acted in ''[[Jilla]]'' which ended up as a box office hit.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-Jilla-set-to-roll-from-May/articleshow/18588307.cms |title=Vijay's 'Jilla' set to roll from May!|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130220125337/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Vijays-Jilla-set-to-roll-from-May/articleshow/18588307.cms|archive-date=20 February 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 February 2013|access-date=25 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.inreporter.com/tag/jilla-100-day-box-office-collection/ |title=Jilla 100 Day Box Office Collection]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715003215/http://www.inreporter.com/tag/jilla-100-day-box-office-collection/|archive-date=15 July 2014 |work=InReporter |date=10 April 2014}}</ref> Vijay then starred in the action thriller ''[[Kaththi]]'', where he portrayed another dual role. The film received positive reviews and collected {{INR}}130 crore at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films in 2014.<ref name="Star">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaththi-to-bigil-vijay-starrer-films-that-became-blockbusters-despite-the-mixed-reviews/photostory/90848522.cms?picid=90848752 |title='Kaththi' to 'Bigil': Vijay starrer films that became blockbusters, despite the mixed reviews |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 April 2022 |access-date=1 April 2023}}</ref>

In 2015, he starred in the [[fantasy film]] ''[[Puli 2015|Puli]]'', directed by [[Chimbu Deven]], which received mixed to poor reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |title='Puli' is a film that everybody can enjoy: Chimbu Deven |work=News18 |date=29 September 2015 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/puli-is-a-film-that-everybody-can-enjoy-chimbu-deven-1121995.html|access-date=19 May 2021|archive-date=11 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133916/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/puli-is-a-film-that-everybody-can-enjoy-chimbu-deven-1121995.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=1 October 2015 |title=Puli review: Vijay's fantasy drama is a fantastic flop |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/puli-review-vijay-s-fantasy-drama-is-a-fantastic-flop/story-rZTyaq7YZBPxhTfNGzI0DM.html |access-date=22 April 2020 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |archive-date=24 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324074815/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/puli-review-vijay-s-fantasy-drama-is-a-fantastic-flop/story-rZTyaq7YZBPxhTfNGzI0DM.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite the reviews, the film was one of the highest-grossing films of 2015.<ref>{{cite web | title=Vijay Puli ends with a below average note | website=bollywood hungama | date=4 September 2021 | url=https://www.primesworld.com/puli/ | access-date=5 June 2024 | archive-date=25 April 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425045752/https://www.primesworld.com/puli/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Puli roars at the box office |work=Bangalore Mirror |date=5 October 2015 |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/puli-roars-at-the-box-office/articleshow/49232877.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301040136/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/puli-roars-at-the-box-office/articleshow/49232877.cms|archive-date=1 March 2022|url-status=live|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's latest release crosses Rs 100 crore in pre-release business |work=Firstpost |date=17 October 2017 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mersal-vijay-atlees-diwali-release-crosses-rs-150-crore-in-pre-release-business-4150357.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301040828/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/mersal-vijay-atlees-diwali-release-crosses-rs-150-crore-in-pre-release-business-4150357.html|archive-date=1 March 2022|url-status=live|access-date=1 March 2022}}</ref> In April 2016, the action-thriller ''[[Theri (film)|Theri]]'' directed by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]] released to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |last=VS |first=Goutham |title=Theri movie review: Vijay's limitations as an actor exposed in a predictable storyline |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=5 June 2020 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/theri-movie-review-vijay-gimmicks-too-less-a-factor-to-be-excited-about-a-predictable-storyline/|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921232459/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/theri-movie-review-vijay-gimmicks-too-less-a-factor-to-be-excited-about-a-predictable-storyline/|url-status=live}}</ref> It became the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2016, grossing over {{INR}}150 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=From Jawan To Mersal: Blockbuster Film Director Atlee's Top Grossing Films |url=https://news.abplive.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/movies-atlee-kumar-films-box-office-collection-from-highest-to-lowest-will-jawan-break-the-director-s-own-record-1628157 |access-date=21 May 2026|website=[[ABP News]] |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, the [[masala film]] ''[[Bairavaa]]'' was released, again to mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bairavaa/movie-review/56493727.cms |title=Bairavaa movie review |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=12 January 2017 |access-date=1 December 2023 |archive-date=3 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203051109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bairavaa/movie-review/56493727.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, the action thriller ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' released, which became a commercial success, becoming the first of Vijay's films to gross over {{INR}}250 crore.<ref name="Star"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Suganth|first=M|title=Mersal Review {3.5/5}: When you have a mass hero in full form like Vijay is in the film, how can things go wrong?|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 October 2017|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mersal/movie-review/61127534.cms|access-date=29 June 2021}}</ref> The film won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the [[National Film Awards UK]] in 2018 with Vijay earning a nomination for the best supporting actor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-mersal-wins-international-award-78864 |title=Vijay's 'Mersal' wins international award |date=2 April 2018 |work=The News Minute|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403190357/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-mersal-wins-international-award-78864|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was amongst the few films of Vijay to be released in Japan and China with further screening at the [[Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival]] in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-mersal-screened-at-bifan-film-festival.html |title=Vijay's Mersal screened at BIFAN Film Festival |date=30 July 2018 |work=Behindwoods|access-date=10 September 2018|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403231358/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-mersal-screened-at-bifan-film-festival.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-mersal-to-release-in-china.html |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Mersal to release in China |date=10 August 2018 |work=Behindwoods|access-date=10 August 2018|archive-date=26 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226083456/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-mersal-to-release-in-china.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/puli-to-release-in-japan-and-china-news-tamil-pj0ky8fdbhgie.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928225245/http://www.sify.com/movies/puli-to-release-in-japan-and-china-news-tamil-pj0ky8fdbhgie.html|archive-date=28 September 2015 |title='Puli' to release in Japan and China? |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

In 2018, Vijay acted in the [[Political cinema|political film]] ''[[Sarkar (2018 film)|Sarkar]]'', which entered the [[100 Crore Club]] within two days.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 November 2018 |title=Vijay's 'Sarkar' joins Rs 100 crore club in just two days |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijays-sarkar-joins-rs-100-crore-club-just-two-days-91208|access-date=22 November 2018|archive-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122092133/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijays-sarkar-joins-rs-100-crore-club-just-two-days-91208|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was released in 80 countries and became his second ever film to gross over {{INR}}250 crore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 November 2018 |title=Sarkar box office collection: AR Murugadoss film crosses Rs 250 crore mark worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sarkar-box-office-collection-ar-murugadoss-film-crosses-rs-250-crore-mark-worldwide-5468590/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031234546/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sarkar-box-office-collection-ar-murugadoss-film-crosses-rs-250-crore-mark-worldwide-5468590/ |archive-date=31 October 2021 |access-date=18 August 2021 |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay a man with a swag |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=4 November 2018 |url=https://archive.org/download/the-hollywood-reporter-movie-reviews-and-latest-updates/The%20Hollywood%20Reporter%20Movie%20Reviews%20and%20Latest%20Updates.png|access-date=5 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-sarkar-release-80-countries-1200-international-screens-90862 |title=Vijay's 'Sarkar' to release in 80 countries, 1200 international screens |publisher=The News Minute |date=31 October 2018|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=22 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122092145/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-s-sarkar-release-80-countries-1200-international-screens-90862|url-status=live}}</ref> Vijay acted in a [[Sports film|football]] action film ''[[Bigil]]'', which released in 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last=Madhu |first=Vignesh |date=22 March 2019 |title=Thalapathy 63: Vijay undergoes special special training in football |url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thalapathy-63-vijay-undergoes-special-special-training-football/|access-date=26 March 2020 |work=onlookersmedia |language=en-US|archive-date=26 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326093416/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/thalapathy-63-vijay-undergoes-special-special-training-football/|url-status=live}}</ref> While the film received mixed reviews from critics, Vijay was praised for the portrayal of his character and the film was a commercial success, earning more than {{INR}}300 crore.<ref>{{cite news |last=Subhakeerthana |first=S |title=Bigil movie review: A star is forced to remain a star throughout |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |date=31 October 2019 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bigil-movie-review-rating-vijay-6088172/|access-date=24 June 2021|archive-date=16 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316051423/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bigil-movie-review-rating-vijay-6088172/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil Star Vijay Reportedly Earned Rs 30 crore for Bigil, Reveal IT Raids |work=News18 |date=7 February 2020 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-star-vijay-reportedly-earned-rs-30-crore-for-bigil-reveal-it-raids-2491609.html|access-date=26 January 2021|archive-date=1 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211101094219/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tamil-star-vijay-reportedly-earned-rs-30-crore-for-bigil-reveal-it-raids-2491609.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was also the first Tamil film to be released in [[Egypt]] and [[Jordan]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-egypt-vijays-bigil-marks-an-entry-in-jordan/articleshow/71917663.cms |title=After Egypt, Vijay's 'Bigil' marks an entry in Jordan |newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=10 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210085430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/after-egypt-vijays-bigil-marks-an-entry-in-jordan/articleshow/71917663.cms#:~:text='Bigil'%20will%20hit%20the%20screens,been%20composed%20by%20AR%20Rahman|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, his next film ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'', directed by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] was released.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-64-eyes-a-summer-2020-release-vijay-5935094/ |title=Thalapathy 64 eyes a summer 2020 release |date=25 August 2019|access-date=8 June 2020|archive-date=8 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608120308/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/thalapathy-64-eyes-a-summer-2020-release-vijay-5935094/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's 'Master' will be postponed to May or June? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-master-will-be-postponed-to-may-or-june/articleshow/74810813.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 June 2020|archive-date=27 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327185930/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-master-will-be-postponed-to-may-or-june/articleshow/74810813.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon release, it received mixed to positive reviews from the critics.<ref>{{cite news |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |title=Master Movie Review: Lacks the Desired Effect |work=Great Andhra |date=13 January 2021 |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/master-review-lacks-the-desired-effect-110251|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223052318/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/master-review-lacks-the-desired-effect-110251|archive-date=23 February 2022|url-status=live|access-date=23 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |title='Master' movie review: An in-form Vijay takes a backseat to have fun. But is that enough? |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=13 January 2021 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/master-movie-review/article33569018.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=29 June 2021|archive-date=8 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208063834/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/master-movie-review/article33569018.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The film collected over {{INR}}300 crore worldwide and was declared a box office success.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thalapathy-65-will-be-pan-indian-project-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-144151 |title='Thalapathy 65' will be a pan-Indian project: Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa |publisher=The News Minute |date=25 February 2021|access-date=10 February 2022|archive-date=25 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425094035/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thalapathy-65-will-be-pan-indian-project-cinematographer-manoj-paramahamsa-144151|url-status=live}}</ref> His next film was the [[dark comedy|dark comedy action]] film ''[[Beast (2022 Indian film)|Beast]]'', which received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |title=Beast (RAW) Review |work=[[NDTV]] |date=14 April 2022 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414061156/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/beast-raw-review-an-ill-formed-creature-even-firing-on-all-cylinders-vijay-cannot-pummel-into-shape-2-5-stars-2886949|archive-date=14 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beast Review: Thalapathy Vijay's 'One-man Show' Is A 'True Feast' |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=14 April 2022 |url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/jWTHp|access-date=14 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay's Beast to release in April 2022. See new poster |work=India Today |date=1 January 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-to-release-in-april-2022-see-new-poster-1894770-2022-01-01|access-date=4 January 2022|archive-date=1 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101125138/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-to-release-in-april-2022-see-new-poster-1894770-2022-01-01|url-status=live}}</ref> The film performed well in overseas box office and was commercially successful, collecting more than {{INR}}300 crore worldwide.<ref>{{cite news |title='Beast' USA premiere collection: Vijay starrer breaks Rajinikanth's film collection to become the Vijay's highest-grossing film |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 April 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-usa-premiere-collection-vijay-starrer-breaks-rajinikanths-annaatthe-collection-to-become-the-formers-highest-grossing-film/articleshow/90761515.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416153443/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-usa-premiere-collection-vijay-starrer-breaks-rajinikanths-annaatthe-collection-to-become-the-formers-highest-grossing-film/articleshow/90761515.cms|archive-date=16 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=16 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Beast' overseas box office collection: Vijay storms the international market |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=14 April 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-overseas-box-office-collection-vijay-storms-the-international-market/articleshow/90841888.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430055805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/beast-overseas-box-office-collection-vijay-storms-the-international-market/articleshow/90841888.cms|archive-date=30 April 2022|url-status=live|access-date=30 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms |title=Nelson Dilipkumar reveals why he enjoyed shooting for 'Beast' the most |date=4 September 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |quote=The film was a commercial success and made more than Rs 300 crore at the box office.|access-date=29 September 2023|archive-date=8 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908143852/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nelson-dilipkumar-reveals-why-he-enjoyed-shooting-for-beast-the-most/articleshow/103353542.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 April 2022 |title=Beast box office collection day 5: Vjay-starrer earns Rs 200 crore worldwide, is declared a hit |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijay-starrer-rs-200-crore-worldwide-7874311/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420193205/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/beast-box-office-collection-day-5-vijay-starrer-rs-200-crore-worldwide-7874311/ |archive-date=20 April 2022 |access-date=20 April 2022 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> It became one of the most viewed films on [[Netflix]] globally in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beast trending worldwide on Netflix in top spots |work=[[NDTV]] |date=14 May 2022 |url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/beast-trending-at-number-one-in-india-on-netflix-vijay-thalapathy-2972013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514070357/https://ndtv.in/bollywood/beast-trending-at-number-one-in-india-on-netflix-vijay-thalapathy-2972013|archive-date=14 May 2022|url-status=live|access-date=14 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Beast TOP 10 in Netflix global – FlixPatrol |work=FlixPatrol |date=13 May 2022 |url=https://flixpatrol.com/title/beast-2022/top10/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513082925/https://flixpatrol.com/title/beast-2022/top10/|archive-date=13 May 2022|url-status=live|access-date=13 May 2022}}</ref>

=== 2023–2026: Continued success ===
[[File:Vijay and Pooja Hegde Thalapathy 69 pooja.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Vijay with fellow actress, [[Pooja Hegde]], at the [[Jana Nayagan]] film's [[Muhurat shot|muhurat]] puja in 2024]]
In 2023, Vijay was seen in the [[action drama]] film ''[[Varisu]]'' directed by [[Vamshi Paidipally]].<ref>{{cite news |date=9 January 2023 |title='Varisu' first review out; Vijay's acting receives appreciation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-review-out-vijays-acting-receives-appreciation/articleshow/96846599.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110182909/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/varisu-first-review-out-vijays-acting-receives-appreciation/articleshow/96846599.cms |archive-date=10 January 2023 |access-date=10 January 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=28 December 2022 |title=Vijay's 'Varisu' to release over 600 locations in the USA; premiere bookings open now |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-varisu-to-release-over-600-locations-in-the-usa-premiere-bookings-open-now/articleshow/96562983.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104124455/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-varisu-to-release-over-600-locations-in-the-usa-premiere-bookings-open-now/articleshow/96562983.cms |archive-date=4 January 2023 |access-date=4 January 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, grossing over {{INR}}300 crore at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 February 2023 |title=Music composer S Thaman breaks the news on 'Varisu' original sound track |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-composer-s-thaman-breaks-the-news-on-varisu-original-sound-track/articleshow/97619826.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205092807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-composer-s-thaman-breaks-the-news-on-varisu-original-sound-track/articleshow/97619826.cms |archive-date=5 February 2023 |access-date=5 February 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=7 February 2023 |title='Varisu' Box office Collection: 'Varisu' becomes Vijay's highest-grossing movie, surpasses Rs. 300 crore globally |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/varisu-box-office-collection-varisu-becomes-vijays-highest-grossing-movie-surpasses-rs-300-crore-globally/articleshow/97691510.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207110808/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/varisu-box-office-collection-varisu-becomes-vijays-highest-grossing-movie-surpasses-rs-300-crore-globally/articleshow/97691510.cms |archive-date=7 February 2023 |access-date=7 February 2023 |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> His next release of 2023 was the action thriller ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=V |first=Anusha |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Leo to release on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/03/vijay-lokesh-kanagarajs-leo-to-release-on-this-date-39603.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401053824/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/feb/03/vijay-lokesh-kanagarajs-leo-to-release-on-this-date-39603.html |archive-date=1 April 2023 |access-date=1 April 2023 |work=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vijay's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj titled 'Leo' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-leo/articleshow/97581241.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204115239/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-film-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-titled-leo/articleshow/97581241.cms |archive-date=4 February 2023 |access-date=4 February 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics, but went on to become a commercially successful film and emerged as one of the highest grossing Indian films of the year with a gross more than {{INR}}600 crore.<ref>{{cite news |date=19 October 2023 |title='Leo' gets mixed review from viewers and negative response from critics; fans call it Thalapathy Vijay's 'Best Performance' |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/leo-gets-mixed-review-fans-call-it-thalapathy-vijay-best-performance-18097171.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029125003/https://www.cnbctv18.com/entertainment/leo-gets-mixed-review-fans-call-it-thalapathy-vijay-best-performance-18097171.htm |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=4 February 2024 |website=CNBCTV18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 November 2023 |title=Leo worldwide closing box office collections: Vijay starrer is the Highest grossing Tamil film of All Time |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/leo-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections-vijay-starrer-is-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-all-time-1260510 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123104528/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/leo-worldwide-closing-box-office-collections-vijay-starrer-is-the-highest-grossing-tamil-film-of-all-time-1260510 |archive-date=23 November 2023 |access-date=16 January 2024 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> His action thriller film ''[[The Greatest of All Time]]'' opened to mixed reviews, but had a theatrical revenue of more than {{INR}}450 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Mohit |date=1 October 2024 |title=The GOAT Final Box Office Collections Worldwide: Thalapathy Vijay's action-drama to end its theatrical SHOWDOWN at Rs 456 crore; A Super-Hit |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-goat-final-box-office-collections-worldwide-thalapathy-vijays-action-drama-to-end-its-theatrical-showdown-at-rs-456-crore-a-super-hit-1351301 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001085319/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/the-goat-final-box-office-collections-worldwide-thalapathy-vijays-action-drama-to-end-its-theatrical-showdown-at-rs-456-crore-a-super-hit-1351301 |archive-date=1 October 2024 |access-date=2 October 2024 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2024 |title='GOAT' first review out from UK censor; A blockbuster status loading for Vijay and Venkat Prabhu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/goat-first-review-out-from-uk-censor-a-blockbuster-status-loading-for-vijay-and-venkat-prabhu/articleshow/112942746.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901134551/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/goat-first-review-out-from-uk-censor-a-blockbuster-status-loading-for-vijay-and-venkat-prabhu/articleshow/112942746.cms |archive-date=1 September 2024 |access-date=4 September 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Pandya |first=Sonal |date=11 October 2024 |title=Netflix Global Top 10: Vijay's GOAT Debuts globally at fourth place With 3.8 Million Views, Nobody Wants This Grabs 1st Place On TV List |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/netflix-global-top-10-vijay-goat-debuts-with-3-8-million-views-nobody-wants-this-grabs-1st-place-on-tv-list-article-114151547 |access-date=11 October 2024 |website=Times Now}}</ref> In February 2024, Vijay announced that he would do only one more film, later titled ''[[Jana Nayagan]]''.<ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2024 |title=Vijay's confirms his final film will be 'Thalapathy 69' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-confirms-his-final-film-will-be-thalapathy-69/articleshow/107351699.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204101632/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-confirms-his-final-film-will-be-thalapathy-69/articleshow/107351699.cms |archive-date=4 February 2024 |access-date=2 February 2024 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2 February 2024 |title=Thalapathy 69 will be last film, Vijay says after launching his political party |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/thalapathy-69-will-be-last-film-vijay-says-after-launching-his-political-party |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202172341/https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/thalapathy-69-will-be-last-film-vijay-says-after-launching-his-political-party |archive-date=2 February 2024 |access-date=2 February 2024 |work=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sista |first1=Pratyusha |date=26 January 2025 |title=Thalapathy 69 titled 'Jana Nayagan'; First look poster released |url=https://telanganatoday.com/thalapathy-69-titled-jana-nayagan-first-look-poster-released |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250126064216/https://telanganatoday.com/thalapathy-69-titled-jana-nayagan-first-look-poster-released |archive-date=26 January 2025 |access-date=26 January 2025 |work=[[Telangana Today]]}}</ref> The film was scheduled for release on 9 January 2026, but was delayed due to censorship issues. It was subsequently leaked on piracy websites on 9 April 2026, prior to its official theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 April 2026 |title=Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' controversy explained: From legal battles to piracy chaos |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-vijay-jana-nayagan-controversy-explained-leaked-piracy-cbfc-new-release-date-tvk-kvn/article70753384.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260413104355/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thalapathy-vijay-jana-nayagan-controversy-explained-leaked-piracy-cbfc-new-release-date-tvk-kvn/article70753384.ece/amp/ |archive-date=13 April 2026 |access-date=19 April 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref>

== Music career ==
{{Main|List of songs recorded by Vijay}}

Vijay is considered as one of the most prolific singers among Tamil actors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-30/did-you-know-/31899252_1_playback-singer-actor-Rajinikanth-songs |title=Actor Vijay is a playback singer too |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 May 2012 |access-date=25 April 2013 |archive-date=20 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130520124857/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-30/did-you-know-/31899252_1_playback-singer-actor-Rajinikanth-songs }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/25-years-of-thalapathy-vijay-20-interesting-facts-about-the-box-office-king-of-tamil-cinema-91409.html|title=25 Years Of Thalapathy Vijay: 20 interesting facts about the Box Office King of Tamil cinema|access-date=27 December 2017|work=Catch News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227103608/http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/25-years-of-thalapathy-vijay-20-interesting-facts-about-the-box-office-king-of-tamil-cinema-91409.html|archive-date=27 December 2017}}</ref> He has sung for various composers including [[Ilaiyaraaja]], and [[A. R. Rahman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/32-songs-sung-by-vijay-a-look-back/index.html#slideid1|title=32 Songs sung by Vijay|date=21 December 2016|work=Behindwoods|access-date=16 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224092809/http://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/32-songs-sung-by-vijay-a-look-back/index.html#slideid1|archive-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.india.com/buzz/vijay-completes-24-years-9-pictures-of-ilayathalapathy-will-make-you-love-the-south-actor-even-more-1690126/|title=Vijay completes 24 years! 9 Pictures of Ilayathalapathy will make you love the South actor even more|first=Rashmi|last=Mishra|date=4 December 2016|access-date=11 January 2018|work=India.com|archive-date=8 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108061158/http://www.india.com/buzz/vijay-completes-24-years-9-pictures-of-ilayathalapathy-will-make-you-love-the-south-actor-even-more-1690126/|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his singing debut with the song "Bombay City Sukkha Rotti" in ''[[Rasigan]]'' (1994). After recording his 25th song, "Vaadi Vaadi" in ''[[Sachein]]'' (2005), he took a sabbatical from singing to concentrate on acting. He made a comeback with the track "[[Google Google]]" in ''[[Thuppakki (soundtrack)|Thuppakki]]'' (2012), which earned him the award for the favourite song of the year at the [[Vijay Awards]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thuppakki-sweeps-Vijay-Awards/articleshow/20026331.cms|title=Google Google was awarded favorite song of 2012|work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929235636/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Thuppakki-sweeps-Vijay-Awards/articleshow/20026331.cms|archive-date=29 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> and a nomination for the best play back singer in the [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/thuppakki-leads-the-way-siima-awards-2013-thuppakki-26-08-13.html|title=The complete nominees list for this year's SIIMA|work=Behindwoods|access-date=22 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222220201/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/thuppakki-leads-the-way-siima-awards-2013-thuppakki-26-08-13.html|archive-date=22 December 2017}}</ref> In 2015, he was nominated for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Playback Singer]] award in the [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award South]] for the song "Yaendi Yaendi".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-Nominations-for-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52792598.cms|title=Tamil Nominations for 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=22 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114203156/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-Nominations-for-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52792598.cms|archive-date=14 January 2017}}</ref> The following year, he was nominated again in the same category for his performance in the song "[[Selfie Pulla]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405.html|title=Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|work=[[Filmfare]]|access-date=22 December 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307114607/http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405.html|archive-date=7 March 2016}}</ref>

== Political career ==
In 2009, Vijay launched his fan club ''Vijay Makkal Iyakkam''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255 |title=Vijay's fan club to take 'new dimension', hints at his political plunge|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/vijays-fan-club-to-take-new-dimension-hints-at-his-political-plunge-2662255|url-status=live|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms |title=Vijay Makkal Iyakkam was launched in 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=28 September 2015|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114203024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-makkal-iyakkam-was-launched-in-2009/articleshow/49134646.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The organisation supported the [[AIADMK]]-led alliance in the [[2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|2011 Tamil Nadu assembly elections]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/Aug/18/makkal-iyakkam-wont-be-a-political-outfit-282739.html |title='Makkal Iyakkam won't be a political outfit' |date=16 May 2012 |access-date=1 December 2023 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |archive-date=4 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204083902/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=PRAMEELA%20K&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1753102131081687216&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newindianexpress.com%2Fentertainment%2Ftamil%2F2011%2FAug%2F18%2Fmakkal-iyakkam-wont-be-a-political-outfit-282739.html&sessionId=db17bcf7d6ffa79c651be12f6baca16652d0496e&siteScreenName=NewIndianXpress&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2019, Vijay voiced his opinion against the [[Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019|Citizenship Amendment Act 2019]] passed by the [[Premiership of Narendra Modi|central government]], saying that it would disrupt the social religious harmony of the nation.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 February 2019 |title=Tamil Superstar Vijay Calls Citizenship Law CAA "Unacceptable" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157 |access-date=12 March 2024 |work=[[NDTV]] |archive-date=6 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006100939/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-superstar-vijay-calls-citizenship-law-caa-unacceptable-5223157 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Members of his fan club contested in the [[2022 Tamil Nadu local elections]], securing victory in 115 seats.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622 |title=Actor Vijay speaks to students at meet in Chennai, takes a potshot at political parties |date=17 June 2023|access-date=1 February 2024|archive-date=1 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201164524/https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/actor-vijay-speaks-students-meet-chennai-takes-potshot-political-parties-178622|url-status=live}}</ref> On 2 February 2024, Vijay announced the launch of his political party [[Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam]] (TVK).<ref>{{cite news |title=Thalapathy Vijay Launches Political Party, Names it Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam (Read Official Statement) |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/thalapathy-vijay-launches-political-party-names-it-tamizha-vetri-kazhagam-a505/ |work=[[Lokmat Times]] |date=2 February 2024 |access-date=2 February 2024 |archive-date=6 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006100939/https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/thalapathy-vijay-launches-political-party-names-it-tamizha-vetri-kazhagam-a505/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Thalapathy' Vijay floats political party, names it 'Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774 |access-date=2 February 2024 |date=2 February 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |archive-date=6 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006101055/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/thalapathy-vijay-announces-his-political-party-thamizaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-2876774 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 27 September 2025, 41 people died in a [[2025 Karur crowd crush|crowd crush]] during a political rally addressed by Vijay in [[Karur]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Indian superstar whose political rally turned fatal for dozens |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lj9x5y60o |access-date=29 September 2025 |work=BBC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250929123456/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62lj9x5y60o |archive-date=29 September 2025}}</ref> He condoled the deaths and later announced ex-gratia payments to the next of kin of the dead and the injured.<ref>{{cite news |date=27 September 2025 |title=TVK president Vijay announces solatium for stampede victims |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tvk-vijay-rally-karur-updates-on-september-27-2025/article70102676.ece |access-date=27 September 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In October 2025, the Supreme Court transferred this case to [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI), though the Tamil Nadu Government urged the Supreme Court to vacate its order <ref>{{Cite web |title=Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, constitutes retired judge-led Oversight Panel |url=https://www.scobserver.in/journal/supreme-court-orders-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-constitutes-retired-judge-led-oversight-panel/|access-date=2026-05-27 |website=SC Observer |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Karur Stampede Case: Tamil Nadu Govt Urges Supreme Court To Vacate Interim Order Transferring Probe To CBI |url=https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/karur-stampede-case-tamil-nadu-govt-urges-supreme-court-to-vacate-interim-order-transferring-probe-to-cbi-311856|access-date=2026-05-27 |website=Live Law |language=en}}</ref> In January 2026, Vijay was questioned twice by the CBI at their [[Delhi]] headquarters on January 12 and January 19, about the incidence, including his delayed arrival to the rally and his decision to leave early after the situation worsened.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-13 |title=CBI summons Vijay for second questioning on January 19 in Karur stampede case |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jan/13/cbi-summons-vijay-for-second-questioning-on-january-19-in-karur-stampede-case |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Karur stampede case: CBI again summons TVK president Vijay on January 19|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cbi-again-summons-tvk-president-vijay-on-january-19/article70505745.ece |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Lakshmi |date=2026-01-18 |title=Inside Karur stampede probe: Vijay faced 90 questions and ‘taxing’ first round |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2026/01/18/inside-karur-stampede-probe-vijay-faced-90-questions-and-taxing-first-round.html |access-date=2026-02-11 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>

He was questioned for the third time in March 2026, again at CBI Headquarters at Delhi. <ref>{{Cite web |title=CBI grills TVK chief Vijay for seven hours over Karur stampede|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Mar/15/cbi-questions-tvk-chief-vijay-in-karur-stampede-case-for-third-time |access-date=2026-05-27 |website=The New Indian express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Karur stampede case: CBI again summons TVK president Vijay on January 19|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-tvk-chief-vijay-appears-before-cbi-for-3rd-round-of-questioning-in-karur-stampede-11217451|access-date=2026-05-27 |website=NDTV|language=en}}</ref>

On 30 January 2026, Vijay stated that his role models include [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[J. Jayalalithaa]] and [[M. Karunanidhi]], in his first interview with the national media outlet [[NDTV]] since entering politics.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 January 2026 |title='Not A Kingmaker, I Will Win': Actor Vijay's Candid Chat With NDTV|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/not-a-kingmaker-i-will-win-actor-vijay-candid-chat-with-ndtv-10916958 |access-date=31 January 2026 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=en-IN}}</ref>

===Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2026–present)===
{{further|C. Joseph Vijay ministry}}
[[File:Vijay meeting PM Modi.jpg|thumb|right|Vijay with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] at New Delhi]]
The Vijay-led TVK made its debut appearance in the [[2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election]]. The party emerged as the single largest party in the assembly, marking a significant change in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, which had long been dominated by [[Dravidian parties]]. Vijay contested from two constituencies, [[Perambur Assembly constituency|Perambur]] and [[Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency|Trichy East]] and was elected from both. He later resigned from the Trichy East seat, choosing to retain the Perambur constituency.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 May 2026 |title=Tamil Nadu CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchi East Assembly seat |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/vijay-resigns-from-tiruchi-east-assembly-seat/article70962020.ece |access-date=10 May 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Vijay became the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since [[Jayalalithaa]] in [[1991 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election|1991]] to contest and win from two constituencies, later vacating one of the seats.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 March 2026 |title=Vijay Follows Jayalalilthaa's Footsteps, To Contest From Two Seats In Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/state/vijay-follows-jayalalilthaas-footsteps-to-contest-from-two-seats-in-tamil-nadu-enn26032903929 |access-date=29 March 2026 |work=etv bharat |language=en-IN }}</ref>

On 6 May 2026, Vijay met the Governor and submitted a formal claim to form the government, asserting that TVK possessed the requisite majority. However, the Governor was not satisfied with the party's majority claims and did not extend an invitation to Vijay to form the government on 7 May 2026. This development raises questions around the verification of legislative support, gubernatorial discretion, and adherence to established constitutional conventions in government formation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay's oath-taking hits roadblock as Governor asks for proof of majority to form govt |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-assembly-elections-2026-vijays-oath-taking-hits-roadblock-as-governor-asks-for-proof-of-majority-to-form-govt-3993518 |access-date=6 May 2026 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

On 10 May 2026, Vijay was sworn in as the ninth [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]], putting an end to six decades of dominance of the [[Dravidian parties]] in the state. The government is being formed as a [[coalition government]] with [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] as a partner, while the parties including [[Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi|VCK]], [[Communist Party of India|CPI]], [[Communist Party of India - Marxist|CPI(M)]], [[Indian Union Muslim League|IUML]] extending outside support to TVK, while continuing their alliance with the [[Secular Progressive Alliance|DMK-led SPA]].<ref>{{cite news |date=10 May 2026 |title=C. Joseph Vijay promises 'a new beginning' after taking oath as CM |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/tamil-nadu-government-formation-tvk-swearing-in-vijay-oath-ceremony-new-chief-minister-live-updates-may-10-2026/article70960233.ece |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=10 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 May 2026 |title=VCK, IUML extend unconditional support to Vijay’s TVK; alliance with DMK intact, says Thirumavalavan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-government-formation-vck-iuml-extend-unconditional-support-to-vijays-tvk/article70958929.ece |access-date=10 May 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
=== Marriage, relationships, and friendships ===
Vijay married Sankgeetha Sornalingam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan-born]] [[British Tamils|British Tamil]] who was born to an affluent business family, on 25 August 1999.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378288.cms |title=Five reasons why we love Vijay |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=25 August 2018|archive-date=26 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826052512/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378288.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm |title=Rediff On The Net, Movies: Gossip from the southern film industry |work=Rediff |date=17 August 1998|access-date=18 July 2010|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303181918/http://www.rediff.com/movies/1998/aug/17ss.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Their marriage was arranged after Sankgeetha met Vijay as a fan on the sets of ''[[Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen]]'' (1997) and their families became acquainted. They have two children: a son (Jason Sanjay) and a daughter (Dhivya Sasha).<ref>{{cite news |date=17 February 2021 |title=Rumour has it! Vijay's son Jason Sanjay to direct the 'Master' actor's film soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rumour-has-it-vijays-son-jason-sanjay-to-direct-the-master-actors-film-soon/articleshow/81042743.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829085004/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rumour-has-it-vijays-son-jason-sanjay-to-direct-the-master-actors-film-soon/articleshow/81042743.cms |archive-date=29 August 2023 |access-date=29 August 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="DS">{{cite news |date=21 January 2016 |title=Vijay's daughter to make her debut with Theri |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-daughter-to-make-her-debut-with-theri/articleshow/50654152.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006085241/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijays-daughter-to-make-her-debut-with-theri/articleshow/50654152.cms |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=15 September 2023 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Jason Sanjay is an upcoming film director who will be making his debut in the film ''Sigma'' and previously appeared in the film ''Vettaikkaaran'' alongside his father, while Dhivya Sasha also appeared alongside her father in the film ''Theri''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 December 2025 |title='Sigma' teaser: Jason Sanjay's directorial debut impresses, Fans sense a hit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sigma-teaser-jason-sanjays-directorial-debut-impresses-fans-sense-a-hit/articleshow/126141509.cms |access-date=28 April 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="DS"/>

In 2025, Sankgeetha filed for divorce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Madhav |first=Pramod |date=27 February 2026 |title=Actor and TVK chief Vijay's wife files for divorce, alleges affair with actor |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/tvk-chief-and-actor-vijays-wife-files-for-divorce-accuses-him-of-infidelity-2875467-2026-02-27 |access-date=27 February 2026 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228005132/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/tvk-chief-and-actor-vijays-wife-files-for-divorce-accuses-him-of-infidelity-2875467-2026-02-27 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sajeev |first=Upasana |date=27 February 2026 |title=Actor Vijay's Wife Moves Family Court Seeking Divorce |url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/actor-vijay-wife-divorce-petition-adultery-524930 |access-date=27 February 2026 |website=livelaw.in |language=en |archive-date=28 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228005132/https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/actor-vijay-wife-divorce-petition-adultery-524930 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="N"/> In 2026, she filed a petition alleging that Vijay had denied her entry to their matrimonial home and committed infidelity with an unnamed actress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2026 |title=Sankgeetha Sornalingam files fresh petition, alleges Vijay is denying her entry to Neelankarai home |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/sankgeetha-sornalingam-files-fresh-petition-alleges-vijay-is-denying-her-entry-to-neelankarai-home-article-13853696.html |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Madhav |first=Pramod |date=7 March 2026 |title=Vijay's wife's plea seeking residential rights surfaces amid viral pics with Trisha |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-thalapathy-wife-sangeetha-files-fresh-plea-to-stay-in-matrimonial-home-2878608-2026-03-07 |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vijay Divorce: Sangeetha seeks court nod to stay in matrimonial home |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/sangeetha-seeks-court-direction-to-stay-in-matrimonial-house-vijay-breaks-his-silence-over-wife-seeking-divorce-3923383 |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> The petition attracted media attention after Vijay appeared at an event with actress [[Trisha Krishnan]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=TVK chief Vijay attends wedding reception with actor Trisha days after his wife files for divorce |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/tvk-chief-vijay-attends-wedding-reception-with-actor-trisha-days-after-his-wife-files-for-divorce-3921104 |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2026 |title=Vijay arriving with Trisha at Kalpathi Suresh's son's wedding days after wife Sankgeetha's divorce filing fuels buzz |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/vijay-and-trisha-attend-kalpathi-suresh-s-sons-wedding-reception-after-his-wife-sankgeetha-filed-for-divorce-watch-101772726318991.html |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

Supporting actors [[Sanjeev Venkat]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]], and [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] have been close friends with Vijay since college and have appeared in several of his films. Playback singer [[S. N. Surendar]] is a maternal uncle of Vijay, while actor and cricketer [[Vikranth]] is one of Vijay's cousins, though the latter has never collaborated in any films together with Vijay. Tamil Nadu former deputy chief minister [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], who produced Vijay's film ''Kuruvi'', described Vijay as "a close friend" since childhood.<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Shilpa |title=Actor Vijay calls out 'dynastic selfish family', DMK says no basis to remarks |work=India Today |date=28 October 2024 |access-date=8 October 2025 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/actor-vijay-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-rally-villupuram-bjp-dmk-corruption-2624107-2024-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241029051244/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/actor-vijay-tamilaga-vettri-kazhagam-tvk-rally-villupuram-bjp-dmk-corruption-2624107-2024-10-28 |archive-date=29 October 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> The two would eventually become political rivals after Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam contested and campaigned against Udhayanithi's father and the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, [[M. K. Stalin]].

=== Wealth and earnings ===
Vijay is among the highest paid actors in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajinikanth to Thalapathy Vijay, highest paid actors of Kollywood. Here's how much they earn per film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-to-thalapathy-vijay-highest-paid-actors-of-kollywood-2382520-2023-05-22|date=22 May 2023|work=[[India Today]]|access-date=27 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-to-suriya-8-highest-paid-actors-of-the-tamil-film-industry-4940618.html|title=Vijay to Suriya: 8 Highest-Paid Actors of The Tamil Film Industry|work=[[News18]]|access-date=26 December 2023|date=4 April 2022}}</ref> {{As of|2026|March}}, Vijay's net worth was above {{INRconvert|6.25|b}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2026 |title=Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK president Vijay declares nearly ₹625 crore in assets |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/tvk-president-vijaydeclares-nearly-625crorein-assets-and-loans-to-family-members/article70803856.ece |access-date=31 March 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He earned a {{INRconvert|1|b}} salary for ''Beast'' and also earned an estimated {{INRconvert|1.2|b}} to {{INRconvert|1.5|b}} salary for ''Varisu''.<ref>{{cite web |date=22 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay turns 47: Luxury cars to hefty pay package, a look at Tamil actor's wealth |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalapathy-vijay-turns-47-luxury-cars-to-hefty-pay-package-a-look-at-tamil-actor-s-wealth-101624287592254.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116033433/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/thalapathy-vijay-turns-47-luxury-cars-to-hefty-pay-package-a-look-at-tamil-actor-s-wealth-101624287592254.html|archive-date=16 November 2021|access-date=27 December 2021 |work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vijay confirms 'Thalapathy 66' for highest salary in south? |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=20 August 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-confirms-thalapathy-66-for-highest-salary-in-south/articleshow/85480625.cms|url-status=live|access-date=29 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829073537/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-confirms-thalapathy-66-for-highest-salary-in-south/articleshow/85480625.cms|archive-date=29 August 2021}}</ref> In 2023, he reportedly received a {{INRconvert|2|b}} salary for ''The Greatest Of All Time'', becoming one of the top paid actors in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay Gets Rs 200 Crore For Next Film, Becomes Highest-paid Indian Actor: Reports |work=[[News18]] |date=29 May 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-gets-rs-200-crore-for-next-film-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-reports-7947139.html|access-date=17 July 2023|archive-date=17 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230717090628/https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-gets-rs-200-crore-for-next-film-becomes-highest-paid-indian-actor-reports-7947139.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Tax litigation ===
In 2015, the [[Income Tax Department]] conducted a search at actor Vijay's premises, leading to the disclosure of an additional ₹15 crore in income for the financial year 2015–16 including the payments related to the movie ''[[Puli (2015 film)|Puli]]''. Although Vijay paid tax on the disclosed amount, the department later imposed a penalty of ₹1.5 crore under Section 271AAB(1) of the Income Tax Act, stating the disclosure was made only after the search. Vijay challenged the penalty before the [[Madras High Court]] in 2022, arguing that the penalty proceedings were time-barred. The Income Tax Department opposed the petition, maintaining the penalty was valid. As of 2025, the matter remains pending, with interim protection granted against recovery of the penalty.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Income Tax department opposes TVK leader Vijay's plea against penalty of ₹1.5 crore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/income-tax-department-opposes-tvk-leader-vijays-plea-against-penalty-of-15-crore/article70084175.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250923150724/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/income-tax-department-opposes-tvk-leader-vijays-plea-against-penalty-of-15-crore/article70084175.ece |archive-date=23 September 2025 |access-date=13 January 2026 |work=The Hindu |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2025 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's income tax row: All you need to know about the 2017 case, 'Jana Nayagan' actor's dispute over Rs 1.50 crore fine |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijays-income-tax-row-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2017-case-jana-nayagan-actors-dispute-over-rs-1-50-crore-fine/articleshow/124084738.cms |access-date=13 January 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2025 |title=TVK chief Vijay challenges Rs 1.5 crore penalty imposed by income tax dept |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-chief-vijay-challenges-rs-1-5-crore-penalty-imposed-by-income-tax-dept/articleshow/124082395.cms |access-date=13 January 2026 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=18 February 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260218225143/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tvk-chief-vijay-challenges-rs-1-5-crore-penalty-imposed-by-income-tax-dept/articleshow/124082395.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 5 February 2020, the [[Income Tax Department]] raided Vijay's residence in Chennai on potential tax evasion and his investments in [[Real property|immovable properties]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Kandavel |first=Sangeetha |date=6 February 2020 |title=Over ₹77 crore seized from film producer; searches continue at actor Vijay's properties |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-77-crore-seized-from-film-producer-raids-continue-in-actor-vijays-properties/article30751954.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=6 February 2020 |issn=0971-751X|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206115538/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/over-77-crore-seized-from-film-producer-raids-continue-in-actor-vijays-properties/article30751954.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rs 65 crore recovered in IT raid from film financer of actor Vijay |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-rs-65-crore-recovered-in-it-raid-from-film-financer-of-actor-vijay-2812574|access-date=6 February 2020 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|archive-date=6 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206175855/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/video-rs-65-crore-recovered-in-it-raid-from-film-financer-of-actor-vijay-2812574|url-status=live}}</ref> Later, the officials stated that nothing significant was found during the raid.<ref>{{cite news |title=I-T search at Vijay's residence concludes, officials say he has paid all taxes |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/13/it-search-vijay-residence-conclude-officials-say-he-haspaid-all-taxes.html|access-date=15 March 2020 |work=The Week|archive-date=15 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315175126/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/03/13/it-search-vijay-residence-conclude-officials-say-he-haspaid-all-taxes.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 13 July 2021, the [[Madras High Court]] dismissed a writ petition filed by Vijay in 2012 seeking exemption of the [[Entry Tax]] for his [[Rolls-Royce Ghost]] car that was imported from the United Kingdom and imposed a fine of {{INRconvert|0.1|m}}.<ref>{{cite news |last=S. |first=Mohamed Imranullah |date=13 July 2021 |title=Court comes down hard on actor Vijay for seeking tax exemption for his Rolls-Royce Ghost |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/court-comes-down-hard-on-actor-vijay-for-seeking-tax-exemption-for-his-rolls-royce-ghost/article35295852.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=16 July 2021 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716023450/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/court-comes-down-hard-on-actor-vijay-for-seeking-tax-exemption-for-his-rolls-royce-ghost/article35295852.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> On 27 July 2021, a two-judge bench of Madras High court stayed the earlier order.<ref>{{cite news |title=Court Relief For Tamil Actor Vijay In Rolls-Royce Case, No Fine For Now |work=[[NDTV]] |date=28 June 2021 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tax-evasion-vijay-rolls-royce-ghost-court-stays-1-lakh-fine-in-tax-row-over-tamil-actor-vijays-rolls-royce-2495862|access-date=28 July 2021|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728013038/https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tax-evasion-vijay-rolls-royce-ghost-court-stays-1-lakh-fine-in-tax-row-over-tamil-actor-vijays-rolls-royce-2495862|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 January 2022, the court dismissed the critical statements made by the earlier judge and on 15 July 2022, the court declared that no fine shall be imposed.<ref>{{cite news |title=Madras High Court Bench Deletes Remarks Made By Single Judge Against Actor Vijay |work=[[NDTV]] |date=18 January 2022 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hc-bench-deletes-remarks-made-by-single-judge-against-actor-vijay-2729301|access-date=25 January 2022|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153221/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/hc-bench-deletes-remarks-made-by-single-judge-against-actor-vijay-2729301|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Chennai High court closes Vijay's Rolls-Royce case |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-high-court-closes-vijays-rolls-royce-case/articleshow/92894757.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715152652/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-high-court-closes-vijays-rolls-royce-case/articleshow/92894757.cms|archive-date=15 July 2022|url-status=live|access-date=15 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Madras HC relief to actor Vijay in car import case |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-hc-relief-to-actor-vijay-in-car-import-case/article65643041.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=15 July 2022|archive-date=15 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715083642/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-hc-relief-to-actor-vijay-in-car-import-case/article65643041.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
[[File:IARA Award R FEmi Odelusi Vijay.jpg|thumb|Vijay at the International Achievement Recognition Awards in 2018]]
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Vijay}}

In 1998, Vijay was awarded the ''[[Kalaimaamani]]'' award by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]. He received an [[honorary doctorate]] from the [[Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University|Dr. M.G.R. University]] for of his achievements in the film industry in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay gets Doctorate |work=[[Sify]] |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-gets-doctorate-news-tamil-kkfuGojaggbsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411012906/http://www.sify.com/movies/vijay-gets-doctorate-news-tamil-kkfuGojaggbsi.html|archive-date=11 April 2017|access-date=24 November 2017}}</ref> He has received numerous other awards and accolades for his acting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay Wins Best Actor Award At Osaka Asian Film Festival In Japan |work=News18 |date=22 May 2023 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-wins-best-actor-award-at-osaka-tamil-film-festival-in-japan-7882879.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173400/https://www.news18.com/movies/thalapathy-vijay-wins-best-actor-award-at-osaka-tamil-film-festival-in-japan-7882879.html|archive-date=22 May 2023|url-status=live|access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-collects-his-iara-award-mersal-person-93275 |title=Vijay collects his IARA Award for 'Mersal' in person |date=13 December 2018|access-date=23 December 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417121006/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-collects-his-iara-award-mersal-person-93275#:~:text=The%20International%20Achievement%20Recognition%20Awards,gave%20the%20event%20a%20miss.|url-status=live}}</ref> He was awarded the Best International Actor of 2018 in the International Achievement Recognition Awards, for his role in ''Mersal''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay wins Best International Actor award |work=[[India Today]] |date=23 September 2018 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-best-international-actor-iara-awards-2018-1346857-2018-09-23|access-date=31 December 2021|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231072713/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-best-international-actor-iara-awards-2018-1346857-2018-09-23|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Public perception and image==
Referred to as ''Thalapathy'', Vijay has a significant fan following in India.<ref>{{cite web |first1=Latha |last1=Srinivasan |date=2 December 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/30-years-of-superstar-vijay-from-child-artist-to-kollywood-star-thalapathy-vijay-2304322-2022-12-02 |title=30 years of Superstar Vijay: From child artist to Kollywood star Thalapathy Vijay |work=[[India Today]]|access-date=3 April 2023|archive-date=2 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402083607/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/30-years-of-superstar-vijay-from-child-artist-to-kollywood-star-thalapathy-vijay-2304322-2022-12-02|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[News 18]]'' describes Vijay as a "versatile actor" and a "fantastic playback singer, dancer and philanthropist".<ref>{{cite web |date=22 June 2020 |title=Film facts about versatile actor Thalapathy Vijay |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-vijay-thuppakki-to-bigil-5-of-thalapathys-biggest-blockbusters-2680957.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726092912/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-vijay-thuppakki-to-bigil-5-of-thalapathys-biggest-blockbusters-2680957.html |archive-date=26 July 2022 |access-date=26 July 2022 |work=[[News18]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=27 July 2022 |title=Priyamudan and other films of Vijay- Top 20 Best Films of Vijay |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-best-films-of-vijay/12-priyamudan1998.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220727063556/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-best-films-of-vijay/12-priyamudan1998.html |archive-date=27 July 2022 |access-date=27 July 2022 |work=Behindwoods}}</ref> He has been praised for his dancing,<ref>{{cite web|title=Thalapathy Vijay got some octane dance moves |url=https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-got-some-serious-dance-moves-watch-throwback-video-179997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728090916/https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-got-some-serious-dance-moves-watch-throwback-video-179997 |archive-date=28 July 2022 |access-date=28 July 2022 |work=Odisha News}}</ref> with ''[[The Times of India]]'' labelling his dance moves as "energetic and effortless".<ref>{{cite web |date=15 October 2015 |title=Vijay's energetic dance moves |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712160604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |archive-date=12 July 2021 |access-date=12 July 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 October 2015 |title=Five reasons why we love Vijay |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712160604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/five-reasons-why-we-love-vijay/photostory/49378314.cms |archive-date=12 July 2021 |access-date=13 November 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> He has been praised for his acting skills with [[Zee Media Corporation|Zee Media]] reporting that "Vijay amazed audiences with his acting and screen presence".<ref>{{cite web |last=Shyam |first=Shrudi |date=24 June 2021 |title=Thalapathy Vijay's amazing acting skills |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-the-highest-paid-tamil-actor-charges-a-whopping-amount-for-beast |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808094400/https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/thalapathy-vijay-becomes-the-highest-paid-tamil-actor-charges-a-whopping-amount-for-beast |archive-date=8 August 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022 |work=[[Zee Media Corporation]]}}</ref>
=== In the media ===
Vijay was placed second in ''[[Rediff.com]]''{{'}}s "Best Tamil Actors" list in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Top Tamil Actors of 2012 |date=18 January 2013 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=28 February 2019 |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-top-tamil-actors-of-2012/20130115.htm}}</ref> He has appeared several times on ''[[Forbes India]]'' Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2019,<ref>[http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/1 2013 Celebrity 100] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104110158/http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/1 |date=4 January 2018 }}. [[Forbes]] (1 February 2013). Retrieved 26 December 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2017-celebrity-100/1665/all 2017 Celebrity 100] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711185628/http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2017-celebrity-100/1665/all |date=11 July 2018 }}. [[Forbes]] Retrieved 30 December 2017.</ref> and peaked at 26th position in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list: Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay among the wealthiest South Indian stars! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/photo-gallery/2018-forbes-india-celebrity-100-list-rajinikanth-thalapathy-vijay-among-the-wealthiest-south-indian-stars/326398|work=[[Times Now]]|access-date=27 May 2020|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130030805/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/photo-gallery/2018-forbes-india-celebrity-100-list-rajinikanth-thalapathy-vijay-among-the-wealthiest-south-indian-stars/326398|url-status=live}}</ref> He was the third most tweeted about South Indian actor in 2020 and in 2021, he was the most tweeted about actor on the same list.<ref>{{cite web |title=Keerthy Suresh and Mahesh Babu are Most Tweeted About South Indian Superstars of 2020 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/keerthy-suresh-and-mahesh-babu-are-most-tweeted-about-south-indian-superstars-of-2020-1749313-2020-12-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214073820/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/keerthy-suresh-and-mahesh-babu-are-most-tweeted-about-south-indian-superstars-of-2020-1749313-2020-12-14 |archive-date=14 December 2020 |access-date=16 December 2020 |work=[[India Today]] |date=14 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapthy Vijay, Keerthy Suresh 'Most Tweeted About' Actors of 2021 From South Industry |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/thalapthy-vijay-keerthy-suresh-most-tweeted-about-actors-of-2021-from-south-industry-4556723.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508055833/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/thalapthy-vijay-keerthy-suresh-most-tweeted-about-actors-of-2021-from-south-industry-4556723.html |archive-date=8 May 2023 |access-date=15 December 2021 |work=[[News18]] }}</ref> In 2019, a wax figure of Vijay was unveiled in a museum in [[Kanyakumari]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thalapathy Vijay gets an impressive wax statue in Kanyakumari museum |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=23 November 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-gets-an-impressive-wax-statue-in-kanyakumari-museum/articleshow/72197457.cms|access-date=3 August 2021|archive-date=3 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803125147/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-gets-an-impressive-wax-statue-in-kanyakumari-museum/articleshow/72197457.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay's statue unveiled at Behindwoods Gold Medals |work=Behindwoods |date=11 June 2017 |url=https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-statue-unveiled-at-behindwoods-gold-medals-2017.html|access-date=3 August 2021|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515142913/https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vijays-statue-unveiled-at-behindwoods-gold-medals-2017.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, Vijay was ranked eighth among the global celebrities in Asia by the ''[[Eastern Eye]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web | last=R | first=Ansgar | title=Vijay secures 8th place among top asian celebrities in eastern eye | work=[[Asianet News]] | date=15 December 2023 | url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/eastern-eye-top-50-asian-celebrities-thalapathy-vijay-tops-in-10-full-list-ans-s5pao8#image1 | language=ta | access-date=18 February 2024 | archive-date=7 October 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007155804/https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/eastern-eye-top-50-asian-celebrities-thalapathy-vijay-tops-in-10-full-list-ans-s5pao8#image1 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=14 December 2023 |title=Top 10 Asian celebrities in the world (2023) |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/ampstories/entertainment/top-10-asian-celebrities-in-the-world-2023-2810559 |access-date=11 October 2024 |work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref> As per a research study conducted in 2023 by Indian Institute of Human Brands, Vijay was one of the most bankable celebrities in South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/research/suriya-is-the-number-one-celebrity-in-south-india-report/97019588 |title=Suriya is the number one celebrity in South India: Report |date=16 January 2023 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=27 January 2023}}</ref> In 2024, he was placed 35th on [[IMDb]]'s list of 100 most viewed Indian Stars.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 August 2024 |title=Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan Top IMDb's List of Most Viewed Indian Stars |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-imdb-indian-stars-list-1236018332/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122092159/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-imdb-indian-stars-list-1236018332/ |archive-date=22 November 2024 |work=Variety |date=29 May 2024 }}</ref> In the same year, he was placed sixth in ''Eastern Eye''{{'}}s Top 50 Asian Stars.<ref>{{cite web|date=13 December 2024 |title=Top 50 Asian stars of 2024 |work=Eastern Eye |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2024/ |url-status=live |access-date=21 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228104722/https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2024/ |archive-date=28 December 2024}}</ref>

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Template:Infobox nuclear weapons by country

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| label1 = Nuclear program start date
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| label2 = Nuclear program end date
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| label3 = First nuclear weapon test
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| label4 = First thermonuclear weapon test
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| label6 = Largest yield test
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| label13 = Nuclear triad
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Template:Weapons of mass destruction

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{{Sidebar
| name = Weapons of mass destruction
| class = hlist
| title = [[Weapon of mass destruction|Weapons of mass destruction]]
| image = [[file:WMD world map.svg|frameless]]
| headingstyle = background:lightsteelblue;

| heading1 = By type
| content1 =
* [[Biological agent|Biological]]
** [[Biological warfare|warfare]]
** [[History of biological warfare|history]]
** [[Biological terrorism|terrorism]]
* [[Chemical weapon|Chemical]]
** [[Chemical warfare|warfare]]
** [[History of chemical warfare|history]]
** [[Chemical terrorism|terrorism]]
* [[Nuclear weapon|Nuclear]]
** [[Nuclear warfare|warfare]]
** [[Nuclear terrorism|terrorism]]
* [[Radiological warfare|Radiological]]

| heading2 = [[List of weapons of mass destruction by country|By country]]
| content2 =
* [[Albania and weapons of mass destruction|Albania]]
* [[Algeria and weapons of mass destruction|Algeria]]
* [[Argentina and weapons of mass destruction|Argentina]]
* [[Australia and weapons of mass destruction|Australia]]
* [[Belarus and weapons of mass destruction|Belarus]]
* [[Belgium and weapons of mass destruction|Belgium]]
* [[Brazil and weapons of mass destruction|Brazil]]
* [[Bulgaria and weapons of mass destruction|Bulgaria]]
* [[Canada and weapons of mass destruction|Canada]]
* [[China and weapons of mass destruction|China]]
* [[Egypt and weapons of mass destruction|Egypt]]
* [[France and weapons of mass destruction|France]]
* [[Germany and weapons of mass destruction|Germany]]
* [[Greece and weapons of mass destruction|Greece]]
* [[India and weapons of mass destruction|India]]
* [[Indonesia and weapons of mass destruction|Indonesia]]
* [[Iran and weapons of mass destruction|Iran]]
* [[Iraq and weapons of mass destruction|Iraq]]
* [[Israel and weapons of mass destruction|Israel]]
* [[Italian nuclear weapons program|Italy]]
* [[Japan and weapons of mass destruction|Japan]]
* [[Kazakhstan and weapons of mass destruction|Kazakhstan]]
* [[Libya and weapons of mass destruction|Libya]]
* [[Mexico and weapons of mass destruction|Mexico]]
* [[Myanmar and weapons of mass destruction|Myanmar]]
* [[Netherlands and weapons of mass destruction|Netherlands]]
* [[North Korea and weapons of mass destruction|North Korea]]
* [[Pakistan and weapons of mass destruction|Pakistan]]
* [[Philippines and weapons of mass destruction|Philippines]]
* [[Poland and weapons of mass destruction|Poland]]
* [[Rhodesia and weapons of mass destruction|Rhodesia]]
* [[Romania and weapons of mass destruction|Romania]]
* [[Russia and weapons of mass destruction|Russia]] ([[Soviet Union and weapons of mass destruction|Soviet Union]])
* [[Saudi Arabia and weapons of mass destruction|Saudi Arabia]]
* [[Singapore and weapons of mass destruction|Singapore]]
* [[South Africa and weapons of mass destruction|South Africa]]
* [[South Korea and weapons of mass destruction|South Korea]]
* [[Project Islero|Spain]]
* [[Sweden and weapons of mass destruction|Sweden]]
* [[Switzerland and weapons of mass destruction|Switzerland]]
* [[Syria and weapons of mass destruction|Syria]]
* [[Taiwan and weapons of mass destruction|Taiwan]]
* [[Turkey and weapons of mass destruction|Turkey]]
* [[Ukraine and weapons of mass destruction|Ukraine]]
* [[United Kingdom and weapons of mass destruction|United Kingdom]]
* [[United States and weapons of mass destruction|United States]]
* [[Yugoslavia and weapons of mass destruction|Yugoslavia]]

| heading3 = Non-state
| content3 =
* [[Aum Shinrikyo and weapons of mass destruction|Aum Shinrikyo]]
* [[Islamic State and weapons of mass destruction|Islamic State]]

| heading4 = Biological weapons by country
|content4 =
* [[Chinese biological weapons program|China]]
* [[Iraqi biological weapons program|Iraq]]
* [[Unit 731|Japan]]
* [[Soviet biological weapons program|Soviet Union]]
* [[Porton Down|United Kingdom]]
* [[United States biological weapons program|United States]]

| heading5 = Chemical weapons by country
|content5=
* [[Iraqi chemical weapons program|Iraq]]
* [[Syrian chemical weapons program|Syria]]
* [[Soviet chemical weapons program|Soviet Union]]
* [[United States chemical weapons program|United States]]

| heading6 = Nuclear weapons by country
| content6 =
* [[Nuclear weapons of China|China]]
* [[Force de dissuasion|France]]
* [[Nuclear weapons and Israel|Israel]]
* [[Nuclear weapons of the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
* [[Nuclear weapons of the United States|United States]]

| heading7 = Proliferation
| content7 =
* [[Chemical weapon proliferation|Chemical]]
* [[Nuclear proliferation|Nuclear]]
* [[List of missiles by country|Missiles]]

| heading8 = Treaties
| content8 =
* [[List of weapons of mass destruction treaties|List of treaties]] ([[List of parties to weapons of mass destruction treaties|treaty parties]])

| heading9 = Defence
| content9 =
* [[CBRN defense]]

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