Thalapathy Vijay's income tax row: All you need to know about the 2017 case, 'Jana Nayagan' actor's dispute over Rs 1.50 crore fine

The Madras High Court has postponed the income tax case filed by actor Vijay and adjourned the next hearing to October 10. The case filed by Vijay seeking to quash the order imposing a fine of Rs. 1.50 crore for concealing income was heard again before Judge C. Saravanan.

According to The Hindu Tamil, Thalapathy Vijay's side argued that the legal deadline for imposing the penalty was June 30, 2019. But the Income Tax Department had issued a belated order on June 30, 2022. Therefore, the order was invalid and should be quashed. In response, the Income Tax Department emphasized, "The fine has been imposed in accordance with the law; there is no error in the order."

Case linked to 2016–17 returns

This case pertains to the financial year 2016-17. Thalapathy Vijay had declared an income of Rs 35.42 crore in his income tax return for that year. However, during a raid in 2015, the Income Tax Department alleged that the Rs. 15 crore he received for the film 'Puli', in which he acted, was not shown in the accounts. Based on this, an order was issued imposing a fine of Rs. 1.50 crore on him.

Thalapathy Vijay’s plea to be heard again soon

Thalapathy Vijay filed a case in the High Court in 2022 against this order. At that time, the court had granted an interim injunction. Now, the judge has ordered Vijay's team to file a copy of the order issued in another similar case. After which, the next hearing of the case will be held on October 10th.

Thalapathy Vijay gears up for 'Jana Nayagan' before retiring from acting

On the movie front, Thalapathy Vijay will be next seen on big screens in 'Jana Nayagan', which is directed by H Vinoth. Reported to be a political entertainer, the highly-anticipated film is slated to hit big screens on January 9, 2026. Vijay has also turned busy with his political work, and the actor is set to retire from movies after 'Jana Nayagan' to concentrate on his political journey.