Chennai — Television personality Julie, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss Tamil and Jallikattu protest has stirred controversy by releasing a series of videos alleging harassment from supporters of Thalapathy Vijay following her critical comments about one of his speeches. The developments, unfolding on social media over the past 24 hours, have drawn attention to the volatile intersection of fan culture and public discourse in Tamil Nadu’s entertainment-political landscape.
The controversy began when Julie posted a video reacting to Vijay’s remarks on jallikattu a traditional bull-taming sport that has become a cultural touchstone in Tamil Nadu. In that video, she questioned the substance of Vijay’s speech, prompting a strong backlash from some of his supporters online. Many of the comments reportedly crossed into harassment, Julie claimed, leading her to publish a second video in which she defended her right to express an opinion and said she would not delete the original clip despite pressure.
In the follow-up video, Julie said she had been subjected to threatening and abusive messages on social media platforms by alleged Vijay supporters using fake profiles. She appealed directly to the actor’s fan base to refrain from targeting her and those associated with her, asserting, “I will remain unafraid; I am still alive and able to speak for myself,” in a combative message that drew widespread online attention. Echoing the style of a video Vijay had released earlier, Julie said in a defiant tone, “I will be at home or at the office; if you wish, come and meet me in person.”
The incident highlights the often intense dynamics between popular film stars, their devoted fan networks and public figures who critique them. Fan communities in Tamil Nadu can rival political organisations in size and activism, and disputes on social platforms frequently spill into broader cultural debates. This latest episode involving Julie has once again underscored how digital interactions around popular culture can escalate into allegations of harassment, prompting discussions about civility, freedom of expression and online behaviour.
While the focus has been on Julie’s comments and the reactions they provoked, there has been no official statement from Vijay or his representatives regarding the online dispute, and no legal complaints have been reported so far. As the video continues to circulate, public commentary reflects broader tensions in fan-driven digital spaces where entertainment, identity and opinion increasingly intersect.
