Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent actor with a 33-year career, has announced his retirement from acting following the release of his final film, Jana Nayagan. The 51-year-old star stated his decision at the film's audio launch in Malaysia, expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support. Vijay intends to dedicate his full attention to his political career, having previously launched his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with plans to contest upcoming state elections.