Malaysia’s multicultural landscape and long-established Tamil community have helped keep the Tamil language and cinema alive far beyond India, says popular South Indian actor-turned-politician Vijay. Malaysia stood out among overseas markets not only for the size of its audience, but also for its ability to preserve Tamil culture within a diverse, multilingual society, he said. “That coexistence has allowed Tamil cinema and traditions to remain alive across generations,” he said to thundering applause at the event, as reported by Bernama. He also said Malaysia’s consistent engagement with Tamil films had made the country a respected reference point within the industry, adding that overseas audiences often influenced how Tamil films were remembered globally. The event titled “Thalapathy Thiruvizha” was a tribute to Vijay and launch of the soundtrack to Jana Nayagan.

Source: The Star January 14, 2026 05:32 UTC