Actor Sivakarthikeyan expressed shock upon learning his film 'Parasakthi' would clash with Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' during the Pongal festival. Originally planned for Diwali 2025, 'Parasakthi' was moved to Pongal 2026 to avoid a clash, only for 'Jana Nayagan' to also shift to the same window. Sivakarthikeyan attempted to change 'Parasakthi's' release date but faced investor commitments and election concerns. Vijay reportedly approved the simultaneous release, believing both films could coexist. Meanwhile, fan rivalries surfaced, with Vijay's fans tearing down 'Parasakthi' posters at a 'Jana Nayagan' trailer launch event.