A publicized feud between Vijayakanth and comedic actor Vadivelu gained media attention. In September 2008, Vadivelu's residence was attacked, leading to suspicions that it was organized by Vijayakanth's associates due to an ongoing assault case. Vadivelu filed another case for attempted murder, expressing his intention to compete against Vijayakanth in the next assembly elections. Vijayakanth refuted the allegations during a press meet, dismissing them as hearsay. During the 2011 Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections, Vadivelu strongly campaigned for the DMK alliance, openly criticizing Vijayakanth and aiming to oust his entire team. Vadivelu's bias towards DMK was criticized, especially for not acknowledging the AIADMK or its leader, J. Jayalalitha. Despite Vadivelu's efforts, the AIADMK alliance emerged victorious, with Vijayakanth securing a significant win in his own constituency. In 2016, during an election campaign meeting, Vijayakanth faced backlash for criticizing Rajinikanth. He was also criticized for making inappropriate gestures in public, particularly towards journalists.
Fight with a journalist
In December 2015, Vijayakanth publicly criticized a journalist during a press conference, accusing the journalist of directing questions exclusively to him and not the other party, and even spat at him. During the press conference, he said,
I’m standing here chatting you all up and I’m being nice but how about trying to approach her? You’re all scared. Does anyone of you dare ask her to organize a press meet? If your owner asks you to do it, you may, otherwise, you won’t even go miles near her.”
Later, the Chennai Press Club lodged a complaint against Vijayakanth, alleging his inappropriate behaviour towards journalists.
Attacking a security personnel
In April 2016, a video captured Vijayakanth hiting a security guard as he headed to a party meeting. The footage was widely broadcasted on TV channels.
Cases against him
• 500 Individual Case CC NO:708/2007 - Defamation case- Court: Chief Metropolitan Criminal Court, Egmore, Chennai. Filing date:01.02.2007. Status- Pending.
• 500 Filed by Govt. CC NO:1/2012, Defamation case, Court: Primary District Session Court, Villupuram, Date:25/07/2014.Status: Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt. CC No. 1/2014, Defamation case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Villupuram, Date:13/12/2012.Status: Pending,ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.2/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Namakkal.Date:05/11/2012.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.3/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tiruppur.Date:03/06/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.2/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Sivagangai.Date:02/02/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.SC No.1/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tirunelveli.Date:07/01/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tiruvallur.Date:28/01/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.5/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court,Chennai.Date:13/12/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Udagamandalam.Date:07/11/2012.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Kanniyakumari.Date:28/02/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tiruppur.Date:24/01/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.SC No.17/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tiruvannamalai.Date:24/01/2013.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Dindigul.Date:17/12/2012.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Thanjavur.Date:23/11/2012.Status : Pending.ByT.P.No:94- 105/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Theni.Date:30/11/2012.Status : Pending. By W.A.2892/2012 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.2/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, perambalur.Date:23/11/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.34282/2012 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Kadalur.Date:30/11/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.688/2013 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Pudukottai.Date:16/11/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.33969/2012 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.2/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Virudhunagar.Date:05/12/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.1217/2013 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Dharmapuri.Date:12/12/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.1529/2013 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Krishnagiri.Date:26/11/2012.Status : Pending. By W.P.33681/2013 interim injunction from Chennai High Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.12/2012,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Chennai.Date:06/08/2012.Status : Pending.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.14/2013,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Chennai.Date:18/02/2013.Status : Pending.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.52/2014,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Chennai.Date:28/11/2014.Status : Pending. By W.P.(CRL)NO.8/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.32/2016,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Chennai.Date:22/02/2016.Status : Pending. By W.P.(CRL)NO.43/2016 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.1/2015,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Dharmapuri.Date:30/10/2015.Status : Pending. By W.P.(CRL)NO.193/2015 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 500 Filed by Govt.CC No.4/2016,Defamation Case, Court: Primary District and Session Court, Tiruppur.Date:29/02/2016.Status : Pending. By W.P(CRL)NO.43/2016 interim injunction from Supreme Court.
• 341, 323, 294(b), 506(ii) Filed by Govt.CC No.376/2012,Airport Police Station, Meenambakkam, Criminal Court,Alandur,Chennai.Date:27/10/2012.Status :Pending.
• 141, 341, 427, 352, 353, 307, 506(ii) Filed by Govt.CCNo. 459/2013,Kottar Police Station, Court: Criminal CourtII,Nagerkoil,Date:01/07/2013.Status:Pending,By CRL.O.P.NO.21073/2013 interim injunction from High Court.
• 143, 147, 504 Filed by Govt. CC.No.514/2015,3(1) of PPDL Act, Thanjavur Police Station, Court: Thanjavur Criminal Court.Date:28/12/2015,Status :Pending.
