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Before Jana Nayagan: Vijay’s Portrayal of Political Themes in Cinema

Author: Rajeswari Shankar | Updated: Monday, September 29, 2025, 01:17 PM [IST]

Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic stars, has often used his films to address political themes, reflecting his deep connection to societal issues. From Mersal to Knife, his characters have voiced strong opinions on corruption, social justice, and governance. This collection of films showcases Vijay’s evolution as an actor who not only entertains but also sparks conversations about political and social change. Jana Nayagan, his upcoming film, is expected to be a culmination of his political roles, but his earlier films laid the foundation for his portrayal of a man seeking to bring justice to society.

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Sarkar
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Sarkar

Sarkar is a Tamil political action film directed by A. R. Murugadoss, starring Vijay and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles. The film features music by A. R. Rahman, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, and editing by Sreekar Prasad.

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Mersal
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Mersal

Thenandal Entertainment, known for its successful distribution, will produce its first big-budget movie Mersal, starring Vijay and directed by Atlee. This marks their reunion after the blockbuster success of their previous film, Theri.

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Kaththi
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Kaththi

Kaththi is a Tamil action-thriller directed by A. R. Murugadoss, featuring Vijay in a dual role alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Sathish in supporting roles. The soundtrack and score are composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

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Sura
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Sura


Sura marks Vijay's 50th film, where he portrays a fisherman. Tamanna Bhatia stars alongside him as a college student who falls in love with his character. Directed by S. P. Rajkumar and with music by Vidyasagar, the film highlights their romantic journey.

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Thalaivaa
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Thalaivaa

Thalaivaa is a Tamil action-drama-thriller starring Vijay as the male lead and Amala Paul as the female lead. Directed by A. L. Vijay, the film features music by G. V. Prakash. It explores intense themes of power and leadership.

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