Vijay Fans Tear Down ‘Parasakthi’ Posters Ahead of Box Office Clash With His Final Film

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan will be his final appearance on the big screen, following the actor’s recent announcement.

That he is retiring from cinema after a 33-year-long career. One of the most successful stars in Tamil cinema, Vijay is set to bow out with the film’s theatrical release on January 9, 2026. Jana Nayagan will face a box office clash with Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, which is scheduled to release a day later, on January 10, 2026.

The impending clash appears to have upset sections of Vijay’s fan base. During the trailer screening of Jana Nayagan, posters of Parasakthi placed outside Ritzy Cinemas in Madurai were torn down by Vijay fans. Videos circulating on social media show fans ripping the posters and throwing them to the ground.

The incident has sparked online debate about fan behaviour and rivalry. An X user, @madraspaiyanda, who shared the video, questioned why Vijay’s fans were unable to “tolerate even a single film clash” involving the actor’s releases and speculated how they might react when Vijay formally enters politics.

Why Jana Nayagan Is Drawing Attention
Beyond the box office clash, Jana Nayagan has been in focus as it marks Vijay’s final film before his planned transition into active politics. The project has also generated discussion over its storyline and whether it is inspired by an earlier Telugu film.

Addressing the speculation, director H. Vinoth responded to reports suggesting similarities with Bhagavanth Kesari.

“I’ll repeat what I said at the music launch,” Vinoth told Cinema Vikatan. “Whether this story is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari, or whether a few scenes were adapted, or even if just one scene was inspired by it—whatever it is—audiences need not worry about that.”

He added that viewers should watch the film before forming any conclusions.

Vijay on Retiring From Cinema
Vijay officially announced his retirement from films at the audio launch of Jana Nayagan in Malaysia, describing the decision as one driven by his bond with fans.

“When I entered cinema, I thought I was building a small sand house,” Vijay said. “But you all built me a palace. Fans helped me build a fort. That’s why I’ve decided to stand up for them. For the fans who gave up everything for me, I’m giving up cinema itself.”

With Jana Nayagan positioned as both a cinematic farewell and a prelude to Vijay’s political journey, the film’s release is expected to be closely watched—both at the box office and beyond.