Thalapathy Vijay To Quit Films & Focus On 2026 Elections; Strengthen Makkal Iyyakam After Venkat Prabhu's Film

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Thalapathy Vijay To Take A Small Break From Acting Career To Pursue Politics: Thalapathy Vijay is set to pause his acting career for a short break of about three years to focus on the upcoming elections in 2026. Reportedly, the actor will start taking part in the activities of 'Thalapathy Vijay Makal Iyyakam' after the release of Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial LEO.

Despite the break being only for a while, fans of the actor are disappointed and unhappy about him not doing films, and they expressed excitement over his decision to join active politics.

Meanwhile, after LEO, Vijay announced his 68th film with director Venkat Prabhu. He is aiming to complete the work of the movie, which is rumoured to be titled CSK, by January 2024, making his way clear for focusing on politics and earning a solid base for Makkal Iyyakam.

After the news about his political break surfaced on the internet, fans started making it viral by adding slogans like 'Time To Lead.' Recently, Vijay, who always had ambition for politics, took part in a student appreciation meet where he made his intentions clear about his foray into the political realm.

Kollywood stars and their tryst with politics are as old as time. Many Tamil cinema personalities have left irreplaceable impacts on the state's politics, including MGR, Karunanidhi, and Jaya Lalita. Actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin also quit his film career and is now a Minister.

According to a report in India Today, the Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyyakam contested in the local body elections in the year 2022. The fans organization released a statement that read, "As per the instructions of Vijay, TVMI will contest in the Urban Local Body Elections without forming any alliance or seeking the support of any political party. Fans, cadres, and office bearers are requested to support our candidates, let people know about our work, and pave the way for their victory." However, an official confirmation about the three years break is awaited from the horse's mouth.