On Friday, actor Vijay visited Mumbai, reportedly to attend the baby shower of filmmaker Atlee's wife, Priya. He stayed at the Taj Lands End hotel, where fans eager to catch a glimpse of the actor-politician gathered outside, waiting patiently for his appearance. Some fans remained there past midnight, waving TVK flags and chanting slogans.
Fans of Vijay gather outside a hotel in Mumbai
Vijay was in Mumbai, allegedly attending Priya's baby shower, although the couple has not yet shared anything about it on social media. A fan page dedicated to the actor on X (previously known as Twitter) uploaded several videos showing a large crowd assembling outside the Taj hotel, where he was staying. In one video, the crowd is seen posing for a photo while holding a TVK flag and chanting, 'Thalapathy will be the CM, our vote is for TVK.' A police van is also visible in the background of the video.
The page posted another video of fans waiting outside the hotel after 12:45 AM, eager to catch a glimpse of Vijay. They chat and wait patiently, with some wearing scarves in TVK party colors. It's uncertain if the actor met them. However, on Saturday, fans speculated that the actor-politician had returned to Chennai. Trisha Krishnan, who is rumored to be in a relationship with him, was also in Mumbai recently for stylist Eka Lakhani's wedding last week.
Vijay has been making headlines recently
Vijay has been in the news lately for several reasons, such as his personal life, political activities, and a forthcoming movie. His spouse, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has sought a divorce after over 25 years of marriage, alleging his unfaithfulness with an unidentified actress. Soon after this news surfaced, Vijay was spotted at a wedding reception in Chennai with Trisha, both wearing matching attire.
Vijay garnered attention when the release of his last movie, Jana Nayagan, was delayed. The actor is expected to leave the film industry for a political career following the Tamil Nadu elections. The movie, initially scheduled for a January release, has not yet received certification from the CBFC or a new release date. Recently, it was reported that the CBFC has involved the Election Commission of India (ECI) since Vijay is participating in the assembly elections.
The elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled for April 23, and the release of Jana Nayagan is expected to be delayed until after the election results are declared, assuming the CBFC approves the film by that time.
