Thalapathy Vijay Faces Backlash Over Iftar Event: Muslim Cleric Issues Fatwa

Actor and Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) president Thalapathy Vijay is facing growing criticism after hosting an Iftar party that has triggered strong reactions from sections of the Muslim community. The Thalapathy Vijay Iftar event , held in Chennai, has now become the center of a religious and political storm, culminating in a fatwa issued by a senior Islamic cleric. Cleric Calls Out Thalapathy Vijay Over Muslim Controversy Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi , president of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), issued the fatwa warning Muslims in Tamil Nadu not to trust or support Vijay. He accused the actor of misrepresenting Islam and portraying Muslims as terrorists in some of his previous films. According to Maulana Razvi, the Thalapathy Vijay Muslim controversy reflects deeper issues of political opportunism, especially as the actor transitions into a political role. “In films like Beast , Vijay’s character indirectly associates Muslims with terrorism. Such portrayals dam...