Tamil Nadu Govt Bans Thalapathy Vijay's Songs In Schools?

The Tamil Nadu government has reportedly banned the songs of actor and TVK chief Thalapathy Vijay's movie songs from playing in state-run schools, according to Tamil daily Dinamalar.

Thalapathy Vijay, one of Tamil cinema's most bankable stars, finds himself navigating a complex web of challenges as his cinematic journey nears its end and his political innings beckons. The actor, who is preparing to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is currently facing hurdles on both fronts.

In a curious development that has set social media abuzz, reports from a leading Tamil daily suggest that government school authorities have been instructed to avoid using songs from Vijay's films during their annual day celebrations.

Students are allegedly being asked to opt for alternative tracks instead. While no official confirmation or circular has been issued, the timing of this instruction, amidst Vijay's growing political stature, has raised eyebrows and sparked strong reactions from his ardent fan base.

Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding his ambitious final film, Jana Nayagan, continues to deepen. Touted as the star's swansong before he transitions fully into politics, the film's release has been mired in delays due to complications with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

The certification process hit another roadblock recently when the film's scheduled screening for the CBFC's revising committee was unexpectedly cancelled. According to sources, committee members from outside Chennai failed to arrive for the March 17 screening.

With the tenure of regional officer S Ve Shekhar having concluded, the Chennai office currently lacks a permanent board member to facilitate the process. Makers of the film reportedly waited until evening for an update, but received no communication regarding the cancellation or a revised schedule. This follows an earlier postponement from March 9, cited due to a member's illness.

Originally planned for a grand Pongal release on January 10, Jana Nayagan was pulled from theatres after the CBFC withheld the censor certificate. The film, directed by H. Vinoth, is now stuck in regulatory limbo, leaving its release date hanging in the balance.

As Vijay prepares to lead TVK into its first major electoral battle, these simultaneous developments-ranging from cultural restrictions to bureaucratic delays-underscore the growing pains of a matinee idol transitioning into a political leader. For his millions of fans, the coming weeks will be crucial in determining how smoothly that transition unfolds.