During the audio launch event of his next film Jan Nayagan in Malaysia on Saturday, Tamil cinema icon Thalapathy Vijay has officially announced his retirement from acting after a remarkable career spanning 33 years. The announcement, which moved the crowd of fans present, took place when the superstar addressed them. Out of his own volition, the 51, year, old star communicated to the fans that he had decided to leave the cinema world and devote his life to serving the people. Vijay stated that Jan Nayagan is going to be his last film.

“Only one thing matters to me,” Vijay said on stage. “People come to theatres for me and stand in long lines. That is why I want to stand for them for the next 30 to 33 years. For these very fans, I am retiring from cinema.”

At the audio launch event of his upcoming film Jan Nayagan in Malaysia on Saturday, Tamil cinema icon Thalapathy Vijay has, after an incredible career of 33 years, made a very heartfelt and emotional announcement that he is going to retire from acting. This announcement of his going away from the stage happened when the superstar spoke to the fans and it left them all in tears and silence. Without any prompting, the 51, year, old man of the hour took it upon himself to convey to the fans that he was taking his leave from the film industry and that he was going to dedicate his life to the service of the people. Vijay said that Jan Nayagan will be his last film.

In 2024, Vijay officially entered politics by launching his own party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The party is expected to contest the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026, marking a major shift in Vijay’s journey from cinema to public life.

As Jan Nayagan prepares to hit the screens as his farewell film, the announcement has left fans emotional. At the same time, it has created strong curiosity and excitement around Vijay’s political future, as one of cinema’s biggest stars prepares to serve the people in a new role.