Pooja Hegde on Vijay's Retirement; Actor-Politician Quits Cinema for Fans

• Pooja Hegde praised Thalapathy Vijay, director H Vinoth, and music director Anirudh Ravichander at the Jana Nayagan audio launch.
• Hegde fondly recalled working with Vijay on Beast, noting the enduring popularity of their song Arabic Kuthu.
• Thalapathy Vijay announced his retirement from cinema by 2026 to dedicate 30-33 years to serving his fans through politics.
• Vijay's mother, Shobha Chandrasekar, surprised him with a live performance of 'Kodambakkam Area', moving the actor.
• Vijay signaled fans to stop chanting "TVK" (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), emphasizing the event's apolitical nature.

Why It Matters: Thalapathy Vijay retires from cinema by 2026 for politics; Pooja Hegde shares Beast memories.