CBI summons TVK president and actor Vijay in Karur stampede case
New Delhi (PTI): The CBI has issued a notice to TVK president Vijay to appear for questioning on January 12 at the agency headquarters here in connection with the Karur stampede case, officials said.
The CBI has questioned several office bearers of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in connection with the case, they said.
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The agency has now decided to call Vijay in connection with the case, following which it may take a call on filing a charge sheet in the matter, they said.
The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence relating to the stampede that occurred during a political meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.
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TVK chief Vijay starrer ''Jana Nayagan'' release postponed, says production house
Chennai (PTI): The release of the much awaited TVK chief Vijay starrer multi lingual film "Jana Nayagan" has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, producer of the big budget movie announced on Wednesday.
Production house KVN Productions said it understood the anticipation, excitement, and emotions surrounding the film Jana Nayagan.
However, "it is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences. The release of Jana Nayagan, eagerly awaited on January 9 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control."
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The production house said in a statement that the decision of postponement has not been an easy one.
"The new release date will be announced at the earliest."
KVN Productions requested patience and love from people and said: "Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan team."
The Madras High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on a petition seeking a direction to the CBFC to give a censor certificate under 'UA 16+' category to "Jana Nayagan," speculated to be the top star's final film.
Vijay, who heads the fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party, has announced contesting the coming Assembly polls in the state, due in March-April.
— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) January 7, 2026
