Reports from early January 2026 confirm that fans of actor Vijay engaged in disruptive behavior targeting actor Sivakarthikeyan amidst the highly anticipated Pongal film releases. At the 'Jana Nayagan' trailer launch event held at Ritzy Cinemas in Madurai, fans of Vijay were seen tearing down posters of Sivakarthikeyan's film 'Parasakthi'. Videos of the incident circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism. Further escalating tensions, 'TVK' (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), the name of Vijay's political party, was chanted by some audience members at a pre-release event for 'Parasakthi'. This fan rivalry is deeply rooted in the box office clash between Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi'. 'Jana Nayagan', touted as Vijay's final film before his full-time political entry, was initially slated for a January 9, 2026 release. 'Parasakthi', a period political drama, had its release date advanced from January 14 to January 10, 2026, setting up a direct confrontation. The situation gained a political dimension, with the clash being viewed by some as an ideological battle between Vijay's TVK and the DMK, particularly given 'Parasakthi's' reported links to the DMK. Adding to the drama, 'Jana Nayagan' faced a last-minute postponement of its release due to censorship issues, while 'Parasakthi' proceeded with its January 10 release. Despite the fan clashes, Sivakarthikeyan had publicly stated that he had spoken with Vijay's team, and Vijay had conveyed his best wishes for 'Parasakthi', urging fans to celebrate both films as an 'annan-thambi' (elder-younger brother) Pongal.