Thalapathy Vijay announces political party: Fans flood social media with praises for actor

Thalapathy Vijay announced his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on February 2 and fans are really excited and are celebrating the actor’s achievement.

Fans have flooded social media with praises for the south superstar. “After the #MGR era, no actor succeeded in politics. My man is leaving his peak phase of career and all set to start his political party. No guts, no glory! #Vijay #TVK,” wrote a fan, while another one wrote, “Welcome Thalapathy Vijay. He comes into TN politics at a very interesting time. Perhaps the best time. Can he make a real difference? In recent history, many superstars have disappointed in politics. Vijay's actions will be watched keenly. All the best #GOAT.”

There are fans who are saddened by the fact that thalapathy would be leaving the silver screen A user wrote, “The man in his peak of stardom #ThalapathyVijay taking up d challenge of politics… Big loss to the industry and hopefully a gain for the TN people via his political career.. ”

Thalapathy has named his party 'Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam' which roughly translates to 'Tamil Nadu Victory Party'.

Vijay said that politics is not just a career for him but a sacred service. He said that his party will neither contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections or support anyone. The actor however said that his party aims to contenst the Tamil Nadu asssembly elections in 2026.