Thalapathy Vijay’s 2018 film, Sarkar, faced protests from AIADMK members due to controversial scenes, despite its commercial success. Veteran actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan condemned the violent protests and supported the film’s right to be screened. Vijay, last seen in Greatest of All Time, is now venturing into politics, with his film Jana Nayagan slated for a 2026 release.