Vijay's
Political
Entry:
In
Tamil
Nadu,
the
intertwining
of
silver
screen
glamour
with
the
corridors
of
power
has
long
been
a
familiar
tale.
From
the
legendary
MGR
to
the
iconic
J.
Jayalalithaa,
Vijayakanth,
R.
Sarathkumar,
and
more
recently,
Kamal
Haasan,
actors
have
seamlessly
transitioned
from
celluloid
to
politics,
carving
out
substantial
roles
for
themselves
beyond
the
silver
screen.
The
latest
addition
to
this
illustrious
list
is
none
other
than
Vijay,
fondly
known
as
Thalapathy
by
his
legion
of
fans.
On
February
2,
Vijay
took
the
plunge
into
the
political
arena
by
unveiling
the
name
of
his
political
party,
Tamizhaga
Vetri
Kazhagam.
However,
what
sets
Vijay's
announcement
apart
is
his
explicit
declaration
of
intent
-
he
affirmed
that
he
would
abstain
from
participating
in
the
forthcoming
parliamentary
elections
and
eschew
support
for
any
existing
political
faction.
Instead,
he
aims
to
contest
the
looming
assembly
elections
slated
for
2026.
Moreover,
Vijay
disclosed
that
his
upcoming
68th
film,
titled
'The
Greatest
of
All
Time'
(GOAT),
would
mark
his
penultimate
cinematic
venture,
with
'Thalapathy
69'
serving
as
his
swan
song
in
the
world
of
acting.
While
Vijay's
plunge
into
politics
has
elicited
jubilation
from
many
quarters,
his
decision
to
bid
adieu
to
cinema
has
left
his
ardent
fans
crestfallen.
Calls
for
him
to
continue
gracing
the
silver
screen
annually
have
reverberated
across
social
media
platforms.
Nonetheless,
there
exists
a
faction
lauding
his
pivot
from
cinema
to
politics,
hailing
him
as
a
selfless
champion
relinquishing
the
zenith
of
Tamil
cinema
for
the
welfare
of
the
populace.
Simultaneously,
Vijay's
fan
club,
named
'Vijay
Makkal
Iyakkam,'
has
undergone
a
transformation
into
a
welfare
entity,
gearing
up
to
support
his
political
endeavors.
Administrators
vital
for
orchestrating
Vijay's
political
aspirations
have
been
duly
appointed,
underscoring
the
seriousness
with
which
his
political
foray
is
being
pursued.
Vijay
Inspires
Vishal?
In
the
wake
of
Vijay's
political
debut,
whispers
abound
regarding
the
imminent
foray
of
another
star
from
the
Tamil
film
industry
into
the
realm
of
politics
-
none
other
than
actor
Vishal.
Speculation
is
rife
that
Vishal
harbours
intentions
of
rebranding
his
fan
base
into
the
'Vishal
People's
Welfare
Movement,'
laying
the
groundwork
for
a
potential
political
endeavor.
Reports
also
suggest
that
he
has
commenced
groundwork
for
booth
committees
and
district-level
in-charges
across
Tamil
Nadu.
With
the
Tamil
Nadu
assembly
elections
looming
large
in
2026,
the
anticipation
surrounding
Vishal's
political
gambit
continues
to
mount.
Having
previously
ventured
into
electoral
politics
by
filing
his
nomination
for
the
2017
RK
Nagar
by-election,
albeit
sans
a
formal
party,
his
candidature
was
rejected
due
to
unspecified
reasons.
Vishal's
renewed
aspirations
towards
a
political
career
have
been
fueled
by
Vijay's
recent
political
entry.
As
the
political
landscape
of
Tamil
Nadu
braces
itself
for
further
upheavals,
the
forthcoming
years
promise
to
witness
a
captivating
confluence
of
cinema
and
politics,
with
Vijay
and
Vishal
poised
to
etch
their
indelible
imprints
onto
the
state's
political
canvas.