Vijay denies payment to composer for TVK campaign song in court filing

Actor Vijay has contested allegations that he paid ₹10 lakh to composer Thaman for creating a campaign song for his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party, telling the Madras High Court that no material evidence supports such claims. The submission was made in an application seeking rejection of an election petition filed against his victory from the Perambur assembly constituency in the 2024 Tamil Nadu elections. Vijay's legal representatives argued that the petitioner has failed to produce any documentary or substantive proof of the alleged payment, which would constitute a violation of electoral financing norms if proven true. The court is examining the petition, which raises questions about potential breaches of election commission regulations governing campaign expenditures and funding disclosures. The case touches on broader concerns regarding compliance with electoral laws during the state assembly polls, with the High Court expected to hear further arguments from both sides before rendering a decision on the petition's admissibility.