Tamil Cinema Icon Thalapathy Vijay, at the grand audio launch of his swan song film 'Jana Nayagan' held on December 27, 2025, in Malaysia, solemnly announced his decision to permanently depart from acting to devote himself entirely to his fans, whom he credits with elevating his career from humble beginnings to constructing an unassailable "fort" of unwavering loyalty and support.
The spectacular event, dubbed 'Thalapathy Thiruvizha', unfolded at Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Jalil National Stadium before a record-breaking crowd of nearly 100,000 enthusiastic fans, earning an entry in the Malaysian Book of Records as the largest gathering ever for a film audio launch and vividly demonstrating Vijay's unparalleled global appeal within the Tamil diaspora community.
In an emotionally charged speech, Vijay reflected on his journey, explaining that upon entering the industry he envisioned merely building a modest "sand house," yet his devoted fans transformed it into a magnificent palace and symbolic "kottai"—a term evoking both a fortress of fandom and Fort St George, seat of Tamil Nadu's political power—prompting his resolve to reciprocate by entering politics and championing their cause in the 2026 assembly elections.
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Industry stalwarts shared heartfelt tributes, with veteran actor Nasser delivering a tearful address praising Vijay's generosity and unyielding determination akin to his iconic "Pokkiri" dialogue "Oru Thadava Mudivu Pannita," while pleading for reconsideration of his retirement given his irreplaceable status; co-star Pooja Hegde lauded his professionalism and humility, expressing personal sorrow over the end of his cinematic era marked by hits like "Arabic Kuthu" from their previous collaboration "Beast."
Directed by H Vinoth and scored by Anirudh Ravichander, 'Jana Nayagan' boasts a powerhouse ensemble including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and others, promising high-octane entertainment upon its worldwide Pongal release on January 9, 2026, clashing with major films, as Vijay bids an official farewell to the silver screen in pursuit of his political ambitions with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
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