Tamil Actor Vijay takes political plunge

Vijay

Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced launching a political party, "Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam," and said he will contest the 2026 Assembly polls in the state. Politics was not yet another vocation but "holy public service," he said in a statement here. "Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam" would loosely translate to "Tamil Nadu Victory Party."

Vijay's supporters celebrating. Pic/X

The announcement prompted spontaneous celebrations from his fans, even as speculations were rife for some time about the actor taking the political plunge in a state known for stars graduating from cinema to politics. Vijay said his party will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

"I have decided to complete the film I have already committed to, without affecting the party work and completely involve myself in the politics of public service." "I consider this as my gratitude towards the people of Tamil Nadu," Vijay said.

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