
A PIL was filed in Madras High Court seeking to stall the release of film TN 2026 until after Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23. The petitioner argues the film contains political references and should face the same restrictions as actor Vijay's Jana Nayagan. The film's lead actor denies the central character is based on Vijay, stating the look was inspired by Andhra Pradesh politician Jagan Mohan Reddy.