TN Electricity Minister V.Senthilbalaji inaugurated Jallikatu in Coimbatore on Sunday (27.4.2025), after a gap of 3 years. 

The Tamilar Jalliakku Panapattu Peravai, and Coimbatore District Administration have jointly organised this traditional bull-taming sport at specially prepared arena at Neelambur-Madukkarai Road, L&T bypass.  800 bulls and 500 bull-tamers have registered to participate in this event.Emergency Medical Assistance and Police Security have been provided at the venue.

Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin who was expected to launch the event but he skipped it. He is now excepted to take part in the foundation-stone laying ceremony for the Coimbatore Hockey Stadium Project later this evening.