Thalapathy Vijay News : Madras High Court Makes It Clear to Vijay Must Pay ₹1.5 Crore Tax Penalty
Tamil cinema icon Thalapathy Vijay has hit a roadblock in his long-running legal battle with the Income Tax department. The Madras High Court has ruled against his plea, meaning the actor-turned-politician will likely have to bear a ₹1.5 crore tax penalty imposed by tax authorities.
What the Court Decided
On 6 February 2026, the Madras High Court rejected Vijay’s petition challenging the penalty order issued by the Income Tax department. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy said there was nothing wrong with the way the tax penalty was issued, and the legal limit for the tax authority’s action had been respected.
This outcome means Vijay’s attempt to sidestep the fine has failed for now, and the ₹1.5 crore penalty remains in force.
Background of the Tax Penalty
The tax dispute goes back to the 2015–16 financial year, when Vijay filed his returns showing income for that period. According to the Income Tax department, an additional ₹15 crore earnings — reportedly from the Tamil film Puli — were not disclosed in his returns. This extra income was uncovered during a search at his residence, and on that basis a penalty of ₹1.5 crore was levied under relevant tax laws.
Vijay challenged this order in the High Court in 2022, arguing that the penalty was either wrongly imposed or beyond the time allowed under tax rules. The court had previously stayed enforcement of the penalty while the case was ongoing.
What Happens Next?
With the High Court turning down his plea, Vijay might now need to approach the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) if he wants to contest the matter further on other legal grounds.
Final Word
This ruling marks a significant development in Vijay’s legal challenges outside his film and political careers. The High Court’s decision to uphold the penalty shows that, at least in this instance, the tax authority’s actions were found to be legally sound.
If you’re following Vijay’s journey — on screen and off — this case adds another twist to his story in 2026.
