Parasakthi is not merely a film set against history; it is history weaponised for the present. From its very first frame, the movie announces its political intent, rooting itself firmly in the anti-Hindi imposition agitations of the 1950s and 60s.

Streetsmart, thinking, three steps ahead, reading the mind of the opponent, speaking your mind. That's Vijay, the actor. In his political avatar, however, he has been conspicuous by his silence, especially when it comes to the Jana Nayagan row.

Parasakthi is backed by Dawn Pictures and explores the socio-political climate of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court today warned that contempt charges would be framed on February 2 against senior Tamil Nadu officials.

Ultimately, 'Jana Nayagan' will get a certification and will be released. But the damage - or the momentum - may already be inflicted. And, when it does, all this courtroom drama will only bolster its opening at the box office.

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan was originally scheduled to release on January 9, 2026

Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi has received a UA certificate from the Censor Board ahead of its January 10 release

Parasakhti, set in 1960s Madras, explores the charged sociopolitical environment of Tamil Nadu during the anti-Hindi agitations

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court will on Friday take up contempt proceedings before Justice GR Swaminathan against senior district and police officials over the alleged non-compliance of its orders on lighting the Karthigai Deepam

In Tamil Nadu, it turns out you don't need a release date for the promise of a blockbuster. Sometimes, just a missing censor certificate is enough.

With the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections drawing closer, Congress MP Manickam Tagore sought to dispel speculation about any rift within the INDIA bloc in the state, asserting that the Congress and the DMK remain firmly aligned.

As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, the highly charged atmosphere in the state is marked more by quiet mobilisation and narrative positioning than by loud campaign rhetoric - for now.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had a narrow escape on Tuesday when a vehicle in which he was travelling suffered a tyre burst while returning to the Madurai airport after attending a government function in Dindigul district.

The case arose from a petition filed by Hindu Tamil Party leader Rama Ravikumar, seeking directions to light the Karthigai Deepam (lamp) at the hilltop pillar.

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court will deliver its verdict today in the high-profile writ appeal arising out of the Thiruparankundram hilltop dispute.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched here on Monday the free laptop distribution scheme for college students and asserted that it was not a gift but an opportunity for them to rule the world.

DMK's parliamentary party chief and head of the party's manifesto committee for the assembly elections, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, is keen to contest the coming elections to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly, sources in the party have indicated.

Aiming to consolidate opposition forces in Tamil Nadu, a state it has struggled to make a mark in, the BJP is seriously exploring an alliance with actor-politician Vijay's TVK, sources have said.

Addressing party workers and supporters, Amit Shah struck a combative note, exuding confidence that the National Democratic Alliance would capture power in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah would be in poll-bound Tamil Nadu on a two-day visit, signalling a renewed push by the BJP to recalibrate its NDA strategy ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.

More than two crore rice ration card holders in Tamil Nadu will receive a Pongal gift of Rs 3,000 ahead of the harvest festival, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a new pension scheme that would assure 50 per cent of thelast drawn salary as monthly pension for government employees.

Overall, Vijay is portrayed as a man who is loved by the masses in the Jana Nayagan trailer, and this reflects the real-life situation we have seen when he held public meetings across Tamil Nadu

Fulfilling the over 2-decade-old demand of government employees and teachers, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced a new plan, the "Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme," and said it would provide the benefits of the Old Pension Scheme.