Sivakarthikeyan "Shocked" by Pongal Clash with Vijay's Jana Nayagan; Urges Unity

• Sivakarthikeyan expressed "shock" over his film Parasakthi clashing with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan during Pongal 2026.
• Jana Nayagan is set for Jan 9, 2026, and Parasakthi for Jan 10, 2026, creating a major box office battle.
• Parasakthi's release was shifted from Diwali 2025 to Pongal to avoid another clash, only for Jana Nayagan to also move to the same slot.
• Sivakarthikeyan contacted Vijay's manager, Jagadish, who conveyed Vijay's view that Pongal is large enough for both films to succeed.
• Sivakarthikeyan now promotes an "Anna–Thambi Pongal," encouraging fans to celebrate both films and de-escalating fan rivalry.

Why It Matters: Sivakarthikeyan de-escalates Pongal clash tension, urging fans to celebrate both his and Vijay's films.