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Actor Vijay’s feud with DMK fuels fresh political row in Tamil Nadu
✍️ Business Today
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:46 PM
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A growing dispute between film star Vijay and the DMK, marked by personal attacks and multiple police cases, has ignited a new political confrontation in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu’s political landscape has been jolted by an escalating confrontation between popular actor Vijay and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Recent weeks have seen a series of personal attacks exchanged between the two sides, accompanied by the filing of several police cases that have added a legal dimension to the feud.
The disputes, which began as isolated incidents, have now coalesced into a broader row that is being closely watched by party leaders and the public alike. Both Vijay’s camp and DMK officials have denied any intention to resort to violence, but the accumulation of legal filings underscores the seriousness of the clash.
Political analysts say the episode reflects the increasingly intertwined nature of cinema and politics in the state, where celebrity influence can sway electoral calculations. As the cases proceed through the courts, the DMK and Vijay’s supporters are expected to brace for further political maneuvering ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
The state’s law enforcement agencies have confirmed that multiple FIRs have been lodged, though details of the allegations remain under investigation. The developments have kept Tamil Nadu’s capital, Chennai, abuzz with speculation about potential impacts on the party’s standing and Vijay’s public image.
Observers note that while the row adds a fresh layer of tension to Tamil Nadu’s already vibrant political arena, it also highlights the challenges of managing high‑profile disputes that blend personal grievances with public policy debates.
The disputes, which began as isolated incidents, have now coalesced into a broader row that is being closely watched by party leaders and the public alike. Both Vijay’s camp and DMK officials have denied any intention to resort to violence, but the accumulation of legal filings underscores the seriousness of the clash.
Political analysts say the episode reflects the increasingly intertwined nature of cinema and politics in the state, where celebrity influence can sway electoral calculations. As the cases proceed through the courts, the DMK and Vijay’s supporters are expected to brace for further political maneuvering ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
The state’s law enforcement agencies have confirmed that multiple FIRs have been lodged, though details of the allegations remain under investigation. The developments have kept Tamil Nadu’s capital, Chennai, abuzz with speculation about potential impacts on the party’s standing and Vijay’s public image.
Observers note that while the row adds a fresh layer of tension to Tamil Nadu’s already vibrant political arena, it also highlights the challenges of managing high‑profile disputes that blend personal grievances with public policy debates.