Vijay Denies Being Associated With His Father's Political Party; Releases Official Statement

Vijay, the Thalapathy of Tamil cinema denied being associated with the political party, founded by his father SA Chandrasekhar. The Master actor revealed that he is in no way associated with his father's party, through an official statement released on social media. Vijay has also stated that he is planning to take legal action against the misuse of his name and pictures, in the statement.

The actor released the statement after the rumours that suggested that he is making his political entry with the party which is registered in the name 'All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam' started doing rounds on social media. According to the reports, Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar is the general secretary of the party, while his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar is the treasurer.

However, Vijay has now put an end to the rumours, by confirming that he is not directly or indirectly involved with the party. The actor added that strict legal action will be taken against the party and its members if his name or pictures, or the name of 'Vijay Makkal Iyakkam' is used by them. In his statement, Vijay has also confirmed that his charitable works are not connected with his father's political party.

Read Vijay's official statement here:

With the release of Vijay's official statement, it has been confirmed that the Master star has no intention to enter into politics in the near future. Interestingly, majority of the fans of the actor are happy with his statement, as they want their idol to concentrate on his film career.

Coming to his career, Vijay will be next seen in the upcoming action thriller Master, which marks his first collaboration with the young filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj and talented actor Vijay Sethupathi. The official teaser of the highly anticipated project is expected to be released on Deepavali 2020.

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