A case has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay for manhandling an individual at a party event in Madurai. The complainant, Sarath Kumar, has alleged that they were manhandled by Vijay's bouncers when they tried to get a closer look at the actor. The incident occurred during Vijay's political rally in Madurai in the run-up to Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for 2026.
In a video of the rally dated August 21, shared by the news agency ANI, TVK Chief Vijay can be seen walking the ramp while lakhs of people stand on the sides, waving at the politician and cheering.