Fans mob Chennai airport as Thalapathy Vijay departs for Malaysia ahead of the Jana Nayagan audio launch at Bukit Jalil, marking a key moment before his political turn.

Scenes of celebration unfolded at Chennai airport as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of Vijay, who left for Malaysia ahead of a massive overseas fan event. The actor is set to headline Thalapathy Thiruvizha, a sold-out audio launch and concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, expected to draw nearly 90,000 attendees.

The event will unveil music from Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and featuring Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol. With this project widely seen as Vijay’s final full-fledged acting role before he focuses on politics through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emotions are running especially high among supporters.

Malaysian authorities have stepped up security arrangements and placed restrictions on political symbols to ensure the programme remains an entertainment-focused celebration. Performances by popular stars, including Simran, are expected to add to the spectacle, while Vijay’s departure itself turned into a tightly guarded moment amid roaring chants.

Analysis: The airport scenes underline Vijay’s rare cross-border fan following, rivaling that of global pop icons. For organisers and authorities, the event also serves as a reminder that large-scale celebrity gatherings require careful crowd management to balance fan enthusiasm with public safety. For Vijay, the moment symbolises a transition—from cinema icon to political figure—making this celebration as much a farewell as a festivity.